Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a leader that people love to follow? This episode is for you! John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will help you develop a culture where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss what John has shared and help you to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Respect is always earned on difficult ground. As leaders, we need a heart to care. We may forget what a leader says or does, but we will always remember how that leader made us feel. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Be a Leader People Love to Follow Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LoveToFollow and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” This episode is sponsored by BELAY: Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters. To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Leadership Toolkit. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for $99 (Regular $499) The Foundation of a Leader Podcast Episode How Leaders Lift Others Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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Reflect Instead of React
As John Maxwell says, all is well that begins well and all is well that ends well — reflection is key to ending well! In this episode, John shares what his reflection path looks like and helps you understand why reflection is so important when it comes to success in leadership. After his lesson, Mark Cole takes what John has shared and offers you practical ways to implement it into your own life and leadership. Key takeaways: Instead of having reactions to what is happening to us, we need to have reflection. The most important person you listen to every day is yourself. Does my reflection lead to action? Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Reflect Instead of React Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Reflect and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the Every Day With Purpose Online Course for $49 (Regular $199) Redefine the Problem Podcast Episode The Growing Leader Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader
When you meet a truly charismatic leader, you’ll notice one thing: they are focused on others, not themselves. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing 3 ways you can develop your influence – and achieve significance – as you maintain your focus on others. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into the chapter and give you practical ways that you can apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Put your focus on others. Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others. Focusing on others can give you energy. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CharismaticLeader and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Order John C. Maxwell’s influence guide The Charismatic Leader today! Mindset Matters Podcast Episode The Heart of Leadership Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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Three Indicators of an Empowering Leader
John Maxwell shares that truly great leaders make themselves replaceable by empowering the leaders around them. Do you wonder if you’re an empowering leader? Find out as John himself shares the 3 signs to look for! After his lesson, Mark Cole takes what John has shared and helps you to apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: We need a willingness to empower people. Trust is the foundation of an empowering leader. If you want to develop leaders, you have to delegate authority. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Three Indicators of an Empowering Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Empower and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the High Road Leadership Online Course for $199 (Regular $299) How to Be a REAL Success (Part 2) Podcast Episode The Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and Others Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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Great Leaders Value People
Good values allow leadership to rise! In this episode, John Maxwell shares a lesson on ethics in leadership and the importance of valuing people and adding value to them. After his lesson, Mark Cole analyzes John’s teaching and equips you with practical advice and application for your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Everything rises and falls on leadership. We should lead not out of reward — we should lead out of responsibility. Treat others how you would like to be treated. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Great Leaders Value People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ValuePeople and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the 21 Laws of Leadership Online Course for $199 (Regular $1050) The Foundation of a Leader Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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