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

Have you ever wondered what legacy you’ll be leaving behind to those around you? In this episode, John C. Maxwell shares four standards that you can embrace in order to leave a legitimate leadership legacy to the people you lead!&nbsp;   After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede come together to talk about what they learned and how you can apply it to your life and leadership.&nbsp;   Key takeaways:&nbsp;     No matter what your strengths are, if character is not present in your life, it’s only a matter of time until it will hurt you and the legacy you’re passing on.&nbsp;   We over value decision-making and we under value decision managing.&nbsp;   At the end of a legacy done well or not done well, there will be a harvest.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leaving a Legitimate Leadership Legacy Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadershipLegacy 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;

Leaving a Legitimate Leadership Legacy

Even though having blind spots is a normal part of life, there’s a choice that everyone has to make: are you going to acknowledge the areas that you need to grow in and take action, or are you going to continue to be unaware and stay where you are? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell gives practical ways to determine what blind spots you may have in your leadership so that you can lead your people well!  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss how this teaching can be applied to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  - In leadership, everything compounds.  - Pride is concerned about who’s right. Humility is concerned about what’s right.  - Character doesn’t make you a leader, but it protects you as a leader.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leadership Blind Spots Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BlindSpots 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:

Leadership Blind Spots

Simplicity is the key to communicating direction  clearly and effectively to those you lead. So, the question is, what does “simple” look like in leadership and how can you achieve it? John C. Maxwell is going to teach you all about this in today’s episode!&nbsp;   After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how you can apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:&nbsp;     Genius: the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple.&nbsp;   Simple doesn’t work if simple doesn’t relate.&nbsp;   You don’t have to start off well, you just have to begin.&nbsp;      Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Success: Keep It Simple Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/KeepItSimple 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;

Success - Keep It Simple

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