Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Last week, John Maxwell shared three of his six insights for surrounding yourself with people who can accelerate your growth journey. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is revealing the last three, so you can get yourself around great people! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack John's lesson so you can apply these principles in your own leadership.

Key takeaways: 

Being unforgettable isn't about showing off—it's about finding innovative ways to serve others and do for them what they can't do for themselves. 


True vision matures when you move from "me" to "we," inviting participation and building energy that attracts great people to your cause. 


Leadership influence grows when your inner character and spirit outshine outward achievements.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GreatPeople 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 Future of Executive Partnership: Why AI Isn't Enough. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.

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Who are you intentionally inviting into your growth journey? The company you keep could be your greatest accelerator—or your greatest limitation. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how to surround yourself with great people by unveiling the disciplines and mindsets that attract high-potential leaders to your circle. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share real-life strategies you can use right now to elevate your relationships and leverage the power of your network for exponential growth.

Key takeaways: 

Your desire for greatness—and action toward it—opens doors to impactful relationships and opportunities. 


If you want to grow, you must proactively put yourself where great people are and immerse yourself in environments that challenge and affirm you. 


Success is sustained by consistently practicing the habits of great people, not just admiring their accomplishments.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GreatPeople 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! 

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What defines the world you create with your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the ten guiding principles that have anchored his life and success for more than four decades! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-life strategies that help you put John's principles to work in your own leadership journey. 

Key takeaways: 

Your attitude is a daily choice that sets the ceiling for your potential. 


Personal growth always precedes professional advancement; who you are determines how far you can go. 


Helping others succeed opens doors for your own success and builds lasting, meaningful relationships.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Principles that Guide Your Life Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Principles 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!

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Do your expectations shape your reality—or limit it? Imagine what would happen if you raised the bar for yourself and those around you. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how the expectations you set determine the experiences you create, and why possibility thinking is every leader's secret advantage.

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable strategies for resetting team expectations and building a culture of higher achievement, so you can apply John's insights right away.

Key takeaways:  

Successful leaders continually set higher, self-driven expectations and upgrade them over time.

Possibility thinking empowers you to see problems as opportunities and persevere through adversity. 


Your beliefs must match your expectations—when you genuinely believe in your potential and direction, you inspire those around you to do the same.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What You Expect is What You Experience Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatYouExpect 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! 

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How do the best leaders unlock extraordinary results in their teams? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how empowering others not only helps them reach their potential, but also equips them to pass on that growth beyond themselves! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into practical strategies and real-world examples to help you apply empowerment in your own leadership journey right away. 

Key takeaways: 

The strongest teams thrive when leaders actively demonstrate that they need their people and invite them to contribute. 


Empowerment is more than delegation; it's giving team members authority, resources, and trust to lead. 


"You can choose control or growth, but not both." — Craig Groeschel


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Empowerment Fuels Team Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Empowerment 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 Future of Executive Partnership: Why AI Isn't Enough. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.

References: 

Watch this episode on YouTube!

Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!)

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