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  • In order to raise up leaders, you have to give the best of yourself to your best people! This week, John Maxwell teaches about how to raise up good leaders by giving your best to the people you lead. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss the lesson and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    - Good people are hard to find; they are harder to keep.

    - When leaders fail to appreciate the difference between mediocre and excellence, performance decreases.

    - The top 20% of your people account for 80% of the production

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Give Your Best to Your Best Worksheet”, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GiveYourBest and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • Leadership hinges on the quality of decisions we make, and in today's discussion, John Maxwell brings to light the traps that threaten our decision-making processes, such as procrastination and a tendency to say yes to every demand. It's crucial to recognize that options exist in every scenario, and by maintaining this awareness, leaders can navigate choices with greater confidence and clarity.

    Mark Cole and Traci Morrow underline the importance of seeking feedback, breaking down overwhelming decisions into manageable parts, and the necessity of staying focused on the ultimate goal to avert common pitfalls. In this episode, listeners will also learn strategies for managing the information overload and the requisite need for setting clear personal boundaries to guide their 'yes' and 'no' responses.

    By engaging with these insights, you'll be equipped not only to refine your decision-making skills but also to understand the relevance of tracking results and defining issues precisely.

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the Making Great Decisions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • The better the decisions you make, the more impact you will have in your life and in the lives of those you lead. This week, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow begin a new two-part series on Making Great Decisions. They discuss how to make great decisions and how to prioritize your decisions; then, next week, they dive into common traps of decision-making.

    Key Takeaways:

    - “Once a decision is made, stop worrying and start working.” -William James

    - “Successful people make right decisions early and manage those decisions daily.” –John Maxwell

    - “Whenever you see a successful business, someone made a courageous decision.” -Peter Drucker

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Making Great Decisions Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

    Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here

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  • Breakthroughs are transformative moments that shape and empower our lives. These breakthroughs often come when we challenge our limits, confront our fears, and find the strength to overcome challenges. This week, we continue to explore the journey of breakthroughs in leadership growth and the pursuit of dreams.

    During John’s lesson, he shares the remaining 4 breakthroughs everyone needs to experience to reach success. He recounts a personal episode of overcoming a life-threatening challenge, about living his dream, striving for continuous improvement, and the transformative power of our dreams in shaping who we are.

    Mark Cole and Traci Morrow cover why self-care is paramount for leaders to effectively take care of others. Mark shares the importance of working from a place of rest instead of resting from a place of work—a crucial mindset for any leader’s mental health. Traci highlights one challenge faced by many leaders — the temptation to serve from an empty cup — and how self-care helps us serve others better.

    You’ll also hear how one 76-year-old proved there's no finish line in dreaming. As Terrell Owens once wisely put it, it's about focusing on “breakthroughs, not breakdowns.”

    Stick around as we also preview our Day to Grow event and dive into the significance of personal and team growth. This is an episode brimming with wisdom on the four types of breakthroughs that all leaders must navigate to achieve success.

    Get ready to be inspired to experience your own breakthroughs. Let's grow together on this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast.

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Experience Breakthrough Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Breakthrough and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

    Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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  • This week, we kick off a two-part series on Experiencing Breakthrough! Breakthrough is the thing that separates who you are from who you want to be. And speaking of breakthrough, if you want to experience it for yourself, get your tickets to Day2Grow on March 9th in Orlando, Florida! Join John Maxwell and other inspiring speakers, and breakthrough into the person you’re meant to be! You can find out more about this opportunity at Day2Grow.com.

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Experience Breakthrough Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Breakthrough and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • Jim Collins said, “People are not your most important asset; the right people are.” So, this week, John Maxwell teaches how to hire the right people. You’ll learn the 4 C’s of building a team that will take you to the next level. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    - The 4 C’s of Building a Team

    - If you get to the top alone, you didn’t climb a very high hill.

    - Without a good hiring process, your emotional challenges will show up in your hiring realities.

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Hire the Right Team Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/RightPeople and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

    Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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  • We have a special episode for you today! That’s because Mark Cole is joined by John Maxwell’s good friend, Craig Groeschel. Craig hosts an amazing podcast called the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he’s a pastor, an author, and this month he’s releasing his newest book, Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow. Whether you’re a person of faith or not, this book has the potential to change your life and your leadership. Today Mark and Craig discuss Craig’s new book and the inspiring insights within it. Pre-order your copy now at CraigGroeschel.com!

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Think Ahead Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Craig’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThinkAhead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource."

    Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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  • Today, John Maxwell, Chris Goede and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on 10 secrets to success. After John’s lesson, Mark and Chris join to discuss how you can apply these secrets to success in your own life and leadership.

    Key takeaways:

    - A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.

    - Don’t be afraid to innovate. Be different!

    - Think long-term and be persistent when others decide to quit.

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the “10 Secrets to Success Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Secrets and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

    Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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  • Today on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we begin a two-part series on 10 Secrets to Success. After John Maxwell’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss the lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

    Key takeaways:

    - How you think is everything

    - “Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.” –Tom Hopkins

    - Success is a marathon, not a sprint

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the “10 Secrets to Success Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Secrets and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

    Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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  • This week, John Maxwell teaches how to value the process when it comes to developing others. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

    Key takeaways:

    - Follower’s math is addition

    - Leader’s math is multiplication

    - Value the process more than events

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Value the Process Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Process and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

    Experience breakthrough! Get your tickets to Day to Grow on March 9th in Orlando, Florida!

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  • This week, John Maxwell teaches about the heart of leadership––serving people. John will share five guidelines on how to serve people well, then Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to offer some practical application for your life and leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    - “If you’ll help others get what they want, you’ll get everything in life that you want.” –Zig Ziglar

    - There’s a relationship between how much you serve a person and how much you believe in that person.

    - Encouragement is oxygen for the soul.

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Heart of Leadership Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Serve and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • Happy New Year, Podcast Family! Let’s start this year off right with an inspiring lesson from John Maxwell. Today, John will teach you ten ways to ensure you’re growing every day. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will provide some practical ways for you to apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.

    Key takeaways:

    - The path from the ordinary to the extraordinary is improvement.

    - Continual change is essential for continual improvement.

    - Is what you’re doing today getting you closer to your goal tomorrow?

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Improve Every Day Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/EveryDay and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • It's that time of the year, and we're excited to bring you something truly special for our Christmas episode on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. This year, we're continuing a tradition close to John Maxwell's heart—a deep dive into his year in review process.

    As many of you know, John dedicates the final week of each year to reflect on the past 12 months. He delves into his journal, meticulously reviews his notes, analyzes his calendar, and assesses where his time and energy have been invested. This introspective exercise is a cornerstone of his approach to growth and personal development.

    So, in this episode, we're revisiting a lesson where John generously shares his step-by-step process for this year in review. It's a guide that has helped him make pivotal decisions in both life and business, and we're thrilled to pass on this invaluable practice to you. It's not just transformed John's life but also impacted Mark Cole's journey and the lives of our entire team.

    But that's not all—we want to do something different this week. Instead of our usual post-lesson application with Mark Cole and our co-hosts, we're encouraging you to take that time to implement what you've learned from John's insights. Use this opportunity to kickstart your own year in review. By doing so, you'll step confidently into the new year equipped with the wisdom and strategies that have the potential to elevate your leadership and your life.

    Join us as we explore this transformative process and embrace the chance to make your upcoming year even more remarkable than the last.

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Your Year in Review 2023 Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Review and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • When you’re a growth-oriented person, there is no finish line! This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.

    Key Takeaways:

    - The growth within you will help you rise above the goals before you.

    - If you’re ahead of the class, you’re in the wrong class.

    - A growth environment is a place where you are out of your comfort zone.

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GrowthOriented and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • Stop asking, “How long will this take?” Start asking, “How far can I go?” This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole begin a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.

    Key takeaways:

    - Improving yourself is the first step in improving everything else in your life.

    - Growth on the inside feeds growth on the outside.

    - Change from growth with a timeline to growth without a finish line.

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GrowthOriented and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • Today, John Maxwell teaches three essential areas in which leaders need to grow and stretch in order to become the best leader for their people. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.

    Key takeaways:

    - ­Great leaders have confidence in themselves and others.

    - Courage is the willingness to let go of the familiar.

    - People don’t follow titles, they follow courage.

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Growing Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Growing and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • John C. Maxwell teaches you three qualities of a grounded leader. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    - Grounded leaders have a capacity for self-awareness and criticism

    - Humble leaders revel in the accomplishments and potential of others

    - Calling is when your purpose is greater than you

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Grounded Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Grounded and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • Here in the U.S., we’re one day away from Thanksgiving! This is a holiday where those closest to us gather together and reflect on the things we’re grateful for. So, as we prepare to bring people around the dinner table, we thought we’d let John Maxwell share ten types of people that need to be around your leadership table. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share some practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    - The potential for change increase with participation

    - Leaders are more creative in their strength zone

    - Have a we attitude, not a me attitude

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Who to Invite to Your Leadership Table Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Table and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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  • In this episode, John Maxwell teaches us how great coaches communicate! Whether you coach in sports, in business, or even in your family, this episode will give you a play book for motivating your team to reach their next level of performance. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways you can apply this to your life and leadership.

    Key Takeaways:

    - “It’s not what you tell your players that counts. It’s what they hear.” –Red Auerbach

    - Information = giving out

    - Communication = getting through

    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Great Coaches Communicate Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Coach and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

    This episode is sponsored by BELAY:

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    References:

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    Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell

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  • Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue their series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don’t require talent. These are five things that every growing person must embrace to take their leadership to the next level. Last week they covered the first two points. This week they cover the remaining three.

    Key Takeaways:

    - Prioritize your life according to your passion

    - Courage is an everyday test

    - “Encouragement is oxygen to the soul.” –George M. Adams

    Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Things That Don’t Require Talent Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Talent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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