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The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn't an event—it's an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority Dr. John C. Maxwell show you the way.
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Are you facing a decision that no one else wants to make? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why great leaders are defined by their willingness to step up and make hard choices when it matters most. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dig into the practical strategies leaders can use to turn courageous decision-making into everyday action. Key takeaways: The deciding difference between a leader and a non-leader is the willingness to make the hard choices. "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." — Peter Drucker The timing of a decision is as important as the decision itself. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Great Leaders are Willing to Make Hard Decisions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HardDecisions and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." <sp
Discover the stubborn stumbling blocks that may be hindering your decisions. In this week's episode—part 2 of a replay series from 2024—John Maxwell helps leaders identify and overcome the common pitfalls that sabotage decisive action. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership. Key takeaways: Procrastination, surrendering, and hiding behind information are decision roadblocks. Breaking overwhelming decisions into smaller, manageable parts empowers leaders to move forward instead of stalling out. <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW25986397
The best decisions often become great when they're managed, not always when they're decided. In this week's episode—part 1 in a replay series from 2024—John Maxwell reveals the often-overlooked art of managing your decisions daily so that you can transform good intentions into great results that last. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide real-world strategies to help you put John's decision-making principles into action right away. Key takeaways: Good decision-making isn't always about making right decision, but managing and implementing the decision every day. <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW197033
The impact a true coach can have on unlocking hidden potential within a team is immeasurable. In this week's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Jared Cagle dives in with Coach Tom Mullins to explore the power of adopting a coach's mindset in leadership and how it can help you empower and develop champions. Key takeaways: Great leaders consistently look for and call out hidden potential in those they lead. Creating space for others to lead—especially young leaders—requires intentional training and entrusting responsibility. A culture of celebration forges stronger teams and keeps everyone focused on the mission. <p class="Paragraph SCXW160863902 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom= "0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-b
Are you simply focused, or are you fixated on your goals? The difference could define your level of success. In this week's episode, John Maxwell concludes his lesson on the habits of successful people with four essential strategies that set them apart. After his le<span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW7189
What sets truly successful people apart from others isn't their achievements—it's all the work they did beforehand. In this week's episode, John Maxwell starts a new two-part lesson revealing the 10 essential lessons he's observed from successful leaders. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share practical strategies and real-life stories to help you immediately put John's success strategies into action. Key takeaways: Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started now. Never stop learning. </span
Find out exactly what John Maxwell means when he says, "You have to give up to go up." In this week's episode, John reveals fifteen time-tested strategies to help you get more done in less time and take back control of your effectiveness as a leader! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Belay CEO Tricia Sciortino deliver actionable steps and real-world strategies so you can immediately start maximizing your productivity with John's principles. Key takeaways: Never begin the day until it is finished on paper. Clarity is the most important concept in personal productivity. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW226488494 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-
Don't let your blind spots stay your blind spots. In this week's episode, John Maxwell continues his lesson on the most common blind spots that derail leaders—and how awareness unlocks your influence and potential. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership. Key takeaways: Insecurity causes a leader to think only of themselves, and the very essence of leadership is others. Pride is concerned about who's right. Humility is concerned about what's right. Character doesn't make you a leader, but it protects you as a leader. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Be Aware of Your Blind Spots (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting <span
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The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn't an event—it's an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority Dr. John C. Maxwell show you the way.
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