Maxwell Leadership Podcast

The best decisions often become great when they're managed, not always when they're decided. In this week's episode—part 1 in a replay series from 2024—John Maxwell reveals the often-overlooked art of managing your decisions daily so that you can transform good intentions into great results that last. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide real-world strategies to help you put John's decision-making principles into action right away. 

Key takeaways: 

Good decision-making isn't always about making right decision, but managing and implementing the decision every day. 


Prioritizing decisions based on payoff, alignment with your goals, and effective delegation helps leaders focus on what matters most. 


Activity doesn't equal accomplishment; ownership and follow-through are essential to turn choices into outcomes.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the My Decision Log, a practical tool for empowering you to make strategic decisions. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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The impact a true coach can have on unlocking hidden potential within a team is immeasurable. In this week's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Jared Cagle dives in with Coach Tom Mullins to explore the power of adopting a coach's mindset in leadership and how it can help you empower and develop champions.

Key takeaways:

Great leaders consistently look for and call out hidden potential in those they lead.


Creating space for others to lead—especially young leaders—requires intentional training and entrusting responsibility.


A culture of celebration forges stronger teams and keeps everyone focused on the mission.


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Are you simply focused, or are you fixated on your goals? The difference could define your level of success. In this week's episode, John Maxwell concludes his lesson on the habits of successful people with four essential strategies that set them apart. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical applications and coaching to help you turn John's principles into results today! 

Key takeaways: 

Invest 80% of your energy where you are strongest and allow your values to direct both your time and your money. 


True innovation means challenging old assumptions, seeking new perspectives, and not being afraid to break what already works to build something better. 


Your integrity forms the foundation that ensures all other leadership skills truly matter. 


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What Successful People Know and Do (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulLeader and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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What sets truly successful people apart from others isn't their achievements—it's all the work they did beforehand. In this week's episode, John Maxwell starts a new two-part lesson revealing the 10 essential lessons he's observed from successful leaders. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share practical strategies and real-life stories to help you immediately put John's success strategies into action.

Key takeaways: 

Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started now.

Never stop learning. 


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


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What Successful People Know and Do (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulLeader and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."


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Find out exactly what John Maxwell means when he says, "You have to give up to go up." In this week's episode, John reveals fifteen time-tested strategies to help you get more done in less time and take back control of your effectiveness as a leader!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Belay CEO Tricia Sciortino deliver actionable steps and real-world strategies so you can immediately start maximizing your productivity with John's principles.

Key takeaways: 

Never begin the day until it is finished on paper.

Clarity is the most important concept in personal productivity. 


"Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not." — Elbert Hubbard


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Get More Done in Less Time Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Effective and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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