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: -&nbsp;&nbsp; Good people are hard to find; they are harder to keep. -&nbsp;&nbsp; When leaders fail to appreciate the difference between mediocre and excellence, performance decreases. -&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.”  Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member.&nbsp;&nbsp;to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:

Give Your Best to Your Best

Thank you for 300 episodes of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! We have a special episode today to celebrate this milestone! We will be highlighting key moments in the top 3 most popular episodes and sharing insights we’ve learned over the past six years since we launched the podcast.&nbsp; We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you, so we also have a very special gift for the first 300 people who listen to this episode! Be sure to stay through the end of this episode and take advantage of this offer! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 300th Episode Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/300 and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member.&nbsp;&nbsp;to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:   (Use code STARTTODAY for 30 days free of Growth Plan Pro!)

Episode 300! Looking Back At Your Favorite Episodes

So, you’re starting something new? I bet one big question rolling around in your mind is, “Do I have what it takes?” This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow start a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture. Following John’s lesson, Mark and Traci discuss how to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:  - Passion gives the vision energy. Vision gives passion direction.  - Stress is the gap between the demands placed on us and our ability to meet those demands.  - Many times, action is not the riskiest path. The riskiest path is inaction.   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Do You Have What It Takes  Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatItTakes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;  References:&nbsp;          &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Do You Have What It Takes (Part 1)

If you’ve ever asked the question, “Do I have what it takes?”, this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow continue a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture in their organization or leadership. After John’s lesson, Mark and Traci discuss how you can apply it to your life and leadership.&nbsp;   Key takeaways:   - The difference between average people and those that achieve is their perception of and response to failure.   - Most people are five times more likely to be optimistic about another person’s goals if that person is optimistic themselves.   - Be open-minded and always take the high road.   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Do You Have What It Takes  Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatItTakes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;  References:&nbsp;        &nbsp;  &nbsp;   &nbsp;

Do You Have What It Takes (Part 2)

John Maxwell’s new book,&nbsp;High Road Leadership, releases this May! So, this week, we begin a new four-part series in which John and Mark shares some insight from the book as well as additional content not in the book! We’re releasing these episodes leading up to the book release, so be sure to pre-order your copy here, and get ready to learn what it means and how to be a High Road Leader! Key Insights: -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why John has dedicated his life to leadership -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Highlights from John’s leadership journey -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John’s top 5 leadership books Our BONUS resource for this episode is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your leadership journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member.  to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:

High Road Leadership (Part 1)

This week is part 2 of our series on John Maxwell’s new book, ! Last week, John talked about this journey in leadership and his passion for adding value to others through values-based, people-centric, servant leadership. This week, he discusses the need for leaders who bring people together instead of dividing them. He emphasizes the importance of valuing all people and treating them with kindness and respect.&nbsp; Key takeaways:  Shared thinking and collaboration lead to better ideas and solutions. Leaders should be accountable for their actions and willing to admit mistakes. Equipping political leaders with the principles of high road leadership can bring about positive change.  Our BONUS resource for this series is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your leadership journey by coaching others to be great leaders.  and join a community of difference-makers. References:

High Road Leadership (Part 2)

We are just one week away from John Maxwell’s newest book launch, . This week, John Maxwell and Mark Cole share just how transformational this book will be to your leadership. But, only if you put it into action.&nbsp; Be sure to pre-order your copy now at  and get $299 worth of free bonus content including registration to a live virtual event that you certainly don’t want to miss.&nbsp; Our BONUS resource for this series is the “High Road Leadership Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Want to take your leadership to the next level by becoming a coach that helps other businesses succeed? Learn more at ! References:

High Road Leadership (Part 3)

This week, we conclude our four-part series on John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership! John Maxwell discusses the concept of emotional capacity and the importance of developing the ability to respond to adversity, failure, criticism, and pressure in positive ways. He emphasizes the need to do hard things for the sake of getting them over with, but to prepare for even harder challenges. John also highlights the significance of being one's own best friend and encouraging oneself in difficult times. Be sure to grab your copy of  today! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Do you want to take your leadership to the next level by coming a coach that helps others succeed? Learn more at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam. References:

High Road Leadership (Part 4)

In leadership, it’s important to take a step back and ask a few key questions that will help you reflect on where you’ve been and then look forward to what’s next. That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this week’s episode! John C. Maxwell shares key questions that every leader must ask themselves when it comes to their life and leadership in order to assess performance, acknowledge gaps, and stay on track with where they want to go.  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss valuable takeaways that you can apply to your leadership as well.  Key takeaways:  -&nbsp;&nbsp; “There comes a point in your career when the best way to figure out how you’re doing is to step back and ask yourself a few questions. Having all the answers is less important than knowing what to ask.” — Robert S. Kaplan  -&nbsp;&nbsp; It’s impossible to have your priorities correct or your passion intact if you don’t clearly see your dream.  -&nbsp;&nbsp; The better you know yourself and the truer you are to yourself, the greater your success.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Mirror and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member.  to speak with a Program Advisor today!&nbsp; References:

Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror

How would you handle yourself and others in times of crisis? Today’s episode will not only help you answer that but will also help you navigate leading well when difficult times come. A crisis will either put leaders on top or topple them to the bottom, so John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will pave the way for leadership that leaves a positive impact, even when it’s hard.&nbsp;   After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss various ways that these practices can be applied to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   - A bad situation needs good leadership.   - Your decisions in life make you. A crisis reveals you.   - People will follow what you do, not what you say.   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Lead in Difficult Times  Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Lead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;  References:&nbsp;         &nbsp;  &nbsp;

How to Lead in Difficult Times

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