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Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Maxwell Leadership Podcast

By: John Maxwell
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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.© 2024 Maxwell Leadership Economics
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  • What You Focus on Expands (Part 1)

    What You Focus on Expands (Part 1)
    Jun 25 2025
    If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, what should you be focusing on in your leadership? This week, we’re starting a two-part series where John Maxwell answers this question and gives you 4 things that you need to put in front of you! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss what John has shared and offer you practical advice for how you can apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Spend time with the right people. You equip people off of strengths; you counsel people off of weaknesses. People need clarity and direction in their lives. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What You Focus on Expands (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Expand 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 Delegation Worksheet & Guide. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the Every Day With Purpose online course for $49 (reg. $199) The Foundation of a Leader Podcast Episode Think Ahead with Craig Groeschel 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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    41 mins
  • The Value of Contextual Leadership

    The Value of Contextual Leadership
    Jun 18 2025
    No matter what your leadership looks like, the more context you have, the better a leader you are to those around you. In this episode, John Maxwell shares a list of 9 kinds of context that empower you to make your most effective leadership decisions! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to have a conversation about what John has shared and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Leaders must humbly seek information, even if it feels vulnerable. Collaboration is so important in learning how to lead and how to make decisions. Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Value of Contextual Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Context 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 (reg. $1050) Courage to Continue Podcast Episode Become a World-Class 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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    40 mins
  • How to Close the Thinking Gap

    How to Close the Thinking Gap
    Jun 11 2025
    If the greatest gap between successful and unsuccessful people is the thinking gap, how can you close it? In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing the key to shrinking the distance between where you are and where you want to be! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what John has shared and offer you practical application for your own life and leadership. Key takeaways: The most effective leaders give themselves permission to think about what’s possible, not just what’s probable. If I think that there is an answer, I’ll become a victor. If I think that there’s no answer, I’ll become a victim. When facing a problem, think beyond just resolving the issue at hand. Discover solutions to eliminate the root cause and equip others to handle it in the future. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Close the Thinking Gap Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThinkingGap 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) Courage to Continue Podcast Episode Mindset Matters 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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    33 mins
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Great story and wonderful examples of leading. From young to old there is something for everyone in this interview.

Great story and wonderful examples of leading.

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Wow! This is great information that all leaders should be required to study! Having experienced both sides, as I'm sure most of you have, of following and leading...I've learned mostly from experiencing bad leadership/management. I hope to never lose trust from my team, and to not only retain the best of the best, but that the environment draws the best of the best. Servant leadership is key!

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John does a thought or CV concept builds on it with examples, others thoughts, and most importantly what I can do now and eventually everyday. John also describes the personal roadblocks and how to overcome them every time to change your world.

Leadership is the way to change the world!

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I listened to this podcast 3 times. First simply took it all in. Second time took notes and filled my journal with the great info. Lastly I on the 3rd listening I reflected on my growth plan to become better as John shared. Great info, you will learn and grow.

Listen first, take notes the second time! It’s great insight

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I love how John Maxwell explains the Laws of Communication and provide good examples so I could relate the laws in my life.

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Flying back home from Pittsbugh today I listened to this podcast. Can't tell you how many notes I took but it truly fired me up! one of the key takeaways for me was what Mark said about the fulfillment from teaching others and watching the lights go on! For some reason I could never put my finger on why I truly enjoyed leading. That was it for me!! Could tell that Mark was really expressing his true self here. The other piece was we become fully alive when we know what you were created to be. Great stuff!! Man, this podcast was outstanding and thank you for all your hard work to make these episodes happen. I am a life long learner!!!

Well done!!

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Thank you for this podcast. It is solid gold, liquid gold!! Finally I get to listen to Josh’s teaching any time. My life has changed for the better, so there!

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