As John Maxwell says, “A leader that can communicate maximizes his or her leadership potential.” Communication is a multiplier of potential. That means today’s lesson from John on becoming an effective leader-communicator will help you exponentially increase your impact!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what they’ve learned and give you practical ways to apply these insights to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  -&nbsp;&nbsp; The way to maximize your leadership position and your potential is by effectively learning how to communicate what you know and what you feel, and what you want your people to know and feel.  -&nbsp;&nbsp; Credibility is a leader’s currency.  -&nbsp;&nbsp; As a leader-communicator, you must always go first and give more.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Become a Leader-Communicator Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting   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:

Become a Leader-Communicator

In order for transformation to take place, you must first know what it looks like. In today’s episode, John Maxwell shows you the 6 pictures of transformation so that you can visualize it and bring it about among those you influence.&nbsp;   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about these 6 pictures and help you to apply them to your own life and leadership.&nbsp;   Key takeaways:&nbsp;     The first step of doing anything is to have a clear grasp and understanding of what it is that you’re doing.&nbsp;       When people learn good values and live good values, they just become more valuable.&nbsp;       The values that people are exposed to need to be expressed.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 6 Pictures of Transformation Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;    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:&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;    &nbsp;    &nbsp;    &nbsp;    &nbsp;    &nbsp;

6 Pictures of Transformation

As John Maxwell shares in this episode, “The most effective way to grow an organization is to grow the people in it.” But how can you do that in your organization and with your people? John answers that question in today’s lesson by giving 7 different practices of growing people so that you can begin developing those around you.&nbsp;   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss those practices and provide you with practical ways that you can integrate them into your life and leadership.&nbsp;    &nbsp;Key takeaways:&nbsp;      There are no limits to an organization if we put no limits on our people.&nbsp;       It’s impossible to grow people in the organization if the growth is always for someone else. It always starts with me.&nbsp;       Great leaders listen, learn, then lead.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Effective Ways to Grow Your People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;   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:&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;    &nbsp;    &nbsp;    &nbsp;

Effective Ways to Grow Your People

The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda! In this episode, John Maxwell shares 5 things that help you make your goals a reality when you do them daily. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about the power of these 5 to-do list items and help you to apply them to your life and leadership&nbsp; Key takeaways: -&nbsp;&nbsp; The dream is free, but the journey isn’t. -&nbsp;&nbsp; To be successful, you have to take action every day. -&nbsp;&nbsp; No one has ever quit their way to the top. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Power of 5 Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Powerof5 and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”   This episode is sponsored by :&nbsp;   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.&nbsp;   To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource,  The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. This guide has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.&nbsp;  &nbsp; References:  &nbsp;

The Power of 5

Some of the best advice that John Maxwell has received throughout his leadership journey has been from his father, and today, he’s sharing that advice with you! In this episode, John is passing on some of the most transformative insights from his own mentor on success and adding value. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what stood out to them and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways:  -&nbsp;&nbsp; Value people. Believe in people. Unconditionally love people.  -&nbsp;&nbsp; Be the first to help. Be the first to add value.  -&nbsp;&nbsp; Once you’ve tasted significance, success will never satisfy you. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and for Others Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource."&nbsp;  Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member.  to speak with a Program Advisor today!&nbsp;&nbsp; References:           &nbsp;

The Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and Others

What you focus on expands, so learning how to develop an abundance mindset is vital to leading effectively and successfully! In today’s episode, John Maxwell is going to show you what thinking abundantly looks like so you can master this critical skill.&nbsp; After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss John’s teaching and help you to apply it to your life and leadership.&nbsp;   Key takeaways:&nbsp;     We don’t see what is; we see what we are prepared to see.&nbsp;       What you appreciate, appreciates, and who you appreciate, appreciates.&nbsp;       Mindsets are contagious.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Develop an Abundance Mindset Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;    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:&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;    &nbsp;

How to Develop an Abundance Mindset

Your mindset shapes your success in life and leadership! In this episode, world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell delves into why mindset matters and reveals practical steps to help you become a leader who thinks with clarity, effectiveness, and purpose. Learn how shifting your thoughts can transform your leadership approach and impact.&nbsp;   After John's insightful lesson, leadership coaches Mark Cole and Chris Goede break it down, offering actionable strategies for applying these principles to your leadership journey and empowering your team to thrive.  &nbsp;   Key Takeaways:&nbsp;     Discover how your mindset drives your leadership success.&nbsp;       Learn why thinking correctly can change everything in your life.&nbsp;       Explore how intentional thinking is the foundation for purposeful leadership.&nbsp;      Tune in to enhance your leadership effectiveness by harnessing the power of your mindset!  &nbsp;   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Mindset Matters Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;    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:&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;    &nbsp;

Mindset Matters

Being able to recognize problems and see them as opportunities for success is transformational for leadership! In today’s episode, John Maxwell teaches on how to define problems and use them to grow as individuals and as leaders.&nbsp;   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share some of their takeaways and help you apply it to your life and leadership.&nbsp;   Key takeaways:&nbsp;     Problems are essential to your success.&nbsp;       Most opportunities come disguised as a problem.&nbsp;       Problems don’t let you stay the same.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Redefine the Problem Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource."&nbsp;    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:&nbsp;   Watch this episode on YouTube!&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;

Redefine the Problem

All leaders have two things in common: they see more, and they see before. In today’s episode, John Maxwell is going to give you 4 takeaways that will help you to learn how to expand your leadership vision so you can equip your team for the big picture!&nbsp;   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to have a conversation on how you can apply what John has taught to your life and leadership.&nbsp;   Key takeaways:&nbsp;     All leaders see more than others see and they see before others see.&nbsp;       Leaders show where the light is, and they lead their people to that light.&nbsp;       When you become bigger on the inside, you can become bigger on the outside.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What All Leaders Have in Common Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;   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:&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;

What All Leaders Have in Common

Leaders lift others! And in this episode, John Maxwell shares a list of five things that will help you answer the question, “How do I lift others?”&nbsp;&nbsp;   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how you can apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.&nbsp;   Key takeaways:&nbsp;      People that live a fulfilling life value people and they add value to those people.&nbsp;       Greatness begins on the inside first.&nbsp;       When you lift others, you lift yourself. When you lift yourself, you must intentionally lift others.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Leaders Lift Others Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”&nbsp;   This episode is sponsored by :  &nbsp;   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.  &nbsp;   To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. This guide has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. &nbsp;   References:&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;

How Leaders Lift Others

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How Leaders Lift Others

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