Maxwell Leadership Podcast

This week on the podcast, John Maxwell and Mark Cole are back together in person to share inspiring stories of the impact that the Change Your World movement has had around the globe in the first 100 days of its launch! Get ready to be inspired! You'll be encouraged that you don't have to start big, and you don't even have to be great to make an impact––you just have to start! You're going to hear stories of how people are using Change Your World to make a difference in the U.S. Justice System, in their communities, and in their marriages. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the First 100 Days of Change Your World Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Episode151 and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

John Maxwell and Mark Cole were recently in Boston to learn from Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of the acclaimed book on Abraham Lincoln, A Team of Rivals. In this episode John and Mark share their biggest takeaways from their time with Goodwin and her insightful wisdom on presidential history and leadership in the United States. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Takeaways from Doris Kearns Goodwin Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Goodwin and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: A Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In this episode of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and John Maxwell discuss a recent lesson John created for a special group of young, successful leaders on how to identify potential leaders. John walks through four questions you must ask when trying to identify new leaders for your organization. John talks about the importance of a values-based foundation, having the right leadership perspective, and the difference between gratitude and entitlement. This is a valuable lesson for anyone who is growing their organization and wants to find the right leaders capable of achieving growth, impact, and significance. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Four Questions to Identify Potential Leaders Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Identify and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leaders Around You by John C. Maxwell Ethics 101 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation The John Maxwell Online Store

In part two of Building a Team Environment, John teaches the remaining questions leaders must ask in order to assess if they are building a winning team environment. John discusses removing barriers for your team, providing your team with the freedom to learn, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. During the application portion, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how to create a team that is both diverse and in alignment, and the challenges that come with being a leader who builds consensus. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Building a Team Environment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Team and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

You've probably heard John say this before, "One is too small of a number to achieve greatness." In other words, if we're going to accomplish anything of significance, we need a team around us. In this series, John teaches how to build a team environment for winning. He teaches us the ten questions leaders must ask themselves in order to assess whether or not they're building a winning team environment. In part one, John teaches the first five questions to help you determine if you're building a winning team. In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss setting team expectations and how accountability is impossible unless those expectations are crystal clear. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Building a Team Environment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Team and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

This week on the podcast, John continues his lesson on problem-solving. Last week, John shared some observations about the nature of problems, and this week he's going to dive into how to solve problems. John teaches seven R's that will help remind you how to solve problems when they inevitably come your way. In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how hope can bond the optimist and the realist when it comes to problem-solving despite the tensions that often arise between both personality types. They discuss how hope can benefit our attitude, how to get yourself and your team to refocus in the midst of problems, and how your core values act as a constant guide in the midst of problems. Our BONUS resource for this series is the How to Solve Problems Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Solve and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Being an effective problem solver can equip you to removing the barriers that stand in your way of changing your world. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're beginning a new series on problem-solving effectively. In part one, John shares nine observations about the nature of problems and problem-solving. In part two, he teaches us the seven R's of effective problem-solving. During the application portion of part one, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss their own thoughts on problem-solving, the importance of identifying options, and the roles that hope, optimism, and pessimism can play in solving problems. Our BONUS resource for this series is the How to Solve Problems Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Solve and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

In part two of our series on how John learned to connect with people, John Maxwell shares the remaining lessons he's learned as he's grown over the years as a communicator. You'll learn the importance of using communication as a way to connect with your team and/or audience, to inspire others, and to cast a compelling vision. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how to avoid the "shortcut mentality"––the habit of taking shortcuts for skills you're naturally good at. You'll be challenged in this episode to study the communication skills of communicators you connect with and to ask for consistent feedback from others in order to learn how to be a better communicator and continually grow in your communication. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Connecting with People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Connected and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell Change Your World Assessment Elevate Your Communication with John Maxwell and Steve Harvey Elevate Your Communication Podcast Episode The John Maxwell Online Store

This week, we're beginning a new series in which John Maxwell shares his journey of learning to connect with people on and off stage. This series offers ten lessons that John has learned throughout the years that has helped his communication become more affective at casting vision, communicating ideas, and connecting with people. For the application portion of part one, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks share how they implement John's principles of communication within the John Maxwell Enterprise. Mark reminds us that the goal of communication as a leader is not meant to simply convince, but to connect. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Connect with People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Connected and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell Change Your World Assessment Elevate Your Communication with John Maxwell and Steve Harvey Elevate Your Communication Podcast Episode The John Maxwell Online Store

This week, we have a very special episode to share with you featuring another one of John's incredibly inspiring friends, Jamie Kern Lima. Jamie is the CEO of IT Cosmetics, a company she started at home and sold to L'Oréal for just over $1 billion. She joins Mark Cole and John Maxwell on this episode to talk about her new book Believe IT and to share her journey of learning to move from self-doubt to self-confidence. Be sure to listen to hear Jamie's fresh perspective on rejection, embracing your calling, being authentic, and, ultimately, believing in yourself to accomplish things no one has ever done before! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Believe It Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BelieveIt and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima Change Your World by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store