Check Your Motive: Influence vs. Manipulation

John Maxwell shares that there's one most important quality of leadership. Do you have it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why humility isn't just a virtue—it's the essential ingredient for lasting influence and meaningful leadership.

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life examples and honest reflections, sharing how you can apply John's wisdom to multiply your impact and create sustaining influence as a leader.

Key takeaways:

• True humility empowers you to learn, grow, and serve others, turning challenges into opportunities for lasting impact.

• Leaders who balance confidence with humility create environments where influence compounds and teams thrive over time.

• Your willingness to be teachable and embrace gratitude—especially in adversity—is the key to both resilience and enduring success.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Cultivating Humility for Lasting Influence Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Cultivate and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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