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Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Maxwell Leadership Podcast

By: John Maxwell
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 The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn’t an event—it’s an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority Dr. John C. Maxwell show you the way.© 2024 Maxwell Leadership Economics
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  • *Never* Hire Your Friends

    *Never* Hire Your Friends
    Jun 6 2025
    If you want to love the people you work with and lead them effectively, build a community of friendship in the workplace. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole is joined by special guest Marcylle Combs to discuss her brand-new book, Never Hire Your Friends! Key takeaways: Too many people say that humility is a weakness and not a strength. Speak honesty with kindness, especially when it’s going to hurt. Having fun with your team isn't just a nice idea — it's serious business. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the *Never* Hire Your Friends Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HireYourFriends and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Click here to order your copy of Marcylle’s new leadership connection resource, Never Hire Your Friends! Enroll in the Every Day with Purpose Online Course for $49 (Regular $199) Courage to Continue Podcast Episode Mindset Matters Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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    37 mins
  • Turn Bad into Better: How to Grow From Tough Experiences

    Turn Bad into Better: How to Grow From Tough Experiences
    Jun 4 2025
    How can you take something bad and make it better? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell answers this question and shares a lesson on how you can grow from tough experiences! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss what John shared and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Be intentional in your personal time to do something that will make you better. People need encouragement and added value more during difficult times than in any other time. What action will I take to improve my situation? Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Turn Bad into Better: How to Grow From Tough Experiences Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BadtoBetter 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! References: Watch thisepisode on YouTube! Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for $99 (Regular $499) What All Leaders Have in Common Podcast Episode How to Lead in Difficult Times Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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    30 mins
  • How to Be a Relatable Leader

    How to Be a Relatable Leader
    May 28 2025
    The greatest way to identify with other people is to say, “I know what you’re going through.” In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell is sharing a lesson on how you can be a relatable leader for the people around you! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to have a conversation on what John has shared, as well as offer you practical leadership wisdom and application. Key takeaways: Adversity makes you relatable to others. Success and failure are not opposites. Wisdom always comes out of crisis. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Be a Relatable Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Relatable 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!  References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the 21 Laws of Leadership Online Course for $199 (Regular $1,050) Get your copy of No Limits by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off – valid until 6/3)! Great Leaders Value People Podcast Episode Get a Return on Failure Podcast Episode Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
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    38 mins
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Great story and wonderful examples of leading. From young to old there is something for everyone in this interview.

Great story and wonderful examples of leading.

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Wow! This is great information that all leaders should be required to study! Having experienced both sides, as I'm sure most of you have, of following and leading...I've learned mostly from experiencing bad leadership/management. I hope to never lose trust from my team, and to not only retain the best of the best, but that the environment draws the best of the best. Servant leadership is key!

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John does a thought or CV concept builds on it with examples, others thoughts, and most importantly what I can do now and eventually everyday. John also describes the personal roadblocks and how to overcome them every time to change your world.

Leadership is the way to change the world!

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I listened to this podcast 3 times. First simply took it all in. Second time took notes and filled my journal with the great info. Lastly I on the 3rd listening I reflected on my growth plan to become better as John shared. Great info, you will learn and grow.

Listen first, take notes the second time! It’s great insight

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I love how John Maxwell explains the Laws of Communication and provide good examples so I could relate the laws in my life.

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Flying back home from Pittsbugh today I listened to this podcast. Can't tell you how many notes I took but it truly fired me up! one of the key takeaways for me was what Mark said about the fulfillment from teaching others and watching the lights go on! For some reason I could never put my finger on why I truly enjoyed leading. That was it for me!! Could tell that Mark was really expressing his true self here. The other piece was we become fully alive when we know what you were created to be. Great stuff!! Man, this podcast was outstanding and thank you for all your hard work to make these episodes happen. I am a life long learner!!!

Well done!!

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Thank you for this podcast. It is solid gold, liquid gold!! Finally I get to listen to Josh’s teaching any time. My life has changed for the better, so there!

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