Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Don't spend your leadership journey trying to avoid failure; you will end up thinking, planning, and dreaming too small. Instead, invest your time c...

Values Are the Soul of Leadership

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What values are defining your legacy as a leader? In this week's episode, John Maxwell illuminates how true leadership can only center on values, an...

Maximize Your Joy (Part 2)

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Life is going to have challenges whether we expect them or not — we might as well use them to grow. In this week's episode, John continues his less...

Maximize Your Joy (Part 1)

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you leading with joy, or just surviving? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals eight essential ways to maximize your joy, showing how inte...

Preparing is Caring

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you really care for the people you lead—and what does your preparation say about it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why...

How Serving Others Unlocks Self-Discovery

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover one of the great leadership paradoxes: the surprising growth that comes from serving others. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches h...

Cultivating Humility for Lasting Influence

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell shares that there's one most important quality of leadership. Do you have it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why humilit...

The Meaning of Your Life with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you striving for success, yet finding yourself wondering if your achievements really matter? The answer to a fulfilled life may lie in asking dee...

The Qualities of an Authentic Leader

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you earn the loyalty that supports real influence? You won't change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentic...

Success and Failure: The Partnership that Fuels Growth

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to turn your greatest setbacks into the fuel for exponential growth? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how the partnership...

The Leadership Lens: How You View Things is How You Do Things

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How you see your world determines the actions you take and the results you create—what lens are you using to view your leadership? In this week's...

Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Failure can either hold you back or become fuel for your growth. In this week's episode — the Maxwell Leadership Podcast's 400th episode! — John ...

How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1)

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you intentionally inviting into your growth journey? The company you keep could be your greatest accelerator—or your greatest limitation. I...

Principles that Guide Your Life

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What defines the world you create with your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the ten guiding principles that have anchored hi...

What You Expect is What You Experience

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 wee...

How Empowerment Fuels Team Success

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do the best leaders unlock extraordinary results in their teams? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how empowering others not only help...

It's Not About You: Leadership, Communication, and Putting Others First

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's not about you—it's about them. In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the powerful shift that transforms everyday leaders into extraord...

The Bookends of Success

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to discover the key to getting the most benefit out of every experience? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the two "bookends ...

Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What sets great leaders apart in times of crisis and change? In this week's episode, John shares a powerful insight he gained from Chick-fil-A chairm...

Acknowledge Your Humanness

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brené Brown said, "Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really p...

What to Expect When You Take the High Road

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leading on the high road will always cost more than you think — but it will always be worth it. In this week's episode, John Maxwell prepares you ...

Great Leaders Value All People

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to value people you like. But as a leader, affirming people's worth isn't an option — even if you don't see eye to eye. In this week's ep...

Your Motives Matter

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know why you want to lead? What drives your interactions with people? These are critical questions every leader must ask themselves for the g...

Lead to Give, Not to Get

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Thanksgiving-week episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell reminds us that effective, impactful leadership isn't about what y...

Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches why good intentions aren't enough—and how real growth begins when you choo...

How to Make Your Future Bigger than Your Past

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares timeless principles for turning your personal development into a lifelong ...

Quiet Confidence: Leading Without the Applause

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your confidence is determined by validation, your performance will be, too. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John is sharing 4 ...

The Future Begins with Z with Tim Elmore and John Maxwell

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you rel...

6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 2)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"You're responsible for the changes that you make in your life. But the good news is you can make the changes you need to make in your life." In th...

6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 1)

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where does change begin, and how can you make it last? This is the question at the heart of intentional growth – and in today's episode, John Maxw...

Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How ready are you to handle life's curveballs, fast balls, and strike-outs? Resilience is your key to getting by in difficult times and growing into...

A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 2)

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In order to lead the way, you have to see where you're heading. In this week's episode, we're diving back into John Maxwell's two-part series helpin...

A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 1)

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders – are you practicing the "cycle of success," or are you limited by a lack of vision? In this week's episode, John is giving you some of hi...

What Happens When You Help Others Win

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first step toward helping someone become their best is to help them believe that they can. In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the influ...

Write Your Own Story

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What story are you writing with your life? In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing the two pillars he lives by that have helped him create a...

How to Embrace Intentional Living

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to achieve significance and success in life, you have to be intentional! In this episode, John C. Maxwell teaches a lesson on how you ca...

3 Things Every Leader Needs to Thrive

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

3 things every leader needs, 2 longtime leadership experts, 1 can't-miss bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. In this episode, John Maxw...

How to Live with Purpose Every Day

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your anchor, your North Star, your wings, and your why – in today's episode, John is sharing a lesson that will help you find the foundation of al...

Discipline Keeps You Growing

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As John C. Maxwell says, "Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing." In this episode, John is sharing a lesson on the importance ...

How to Increase Your Focus

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Traction is always good; distraction is always bad." Wondering how you can maintain your focus in leadership, even during challenging times? In thi...

Live Life Rich

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living life rich is about so much more than the number at the bottom of your bank statement. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast...

Do You Have Destination Disease?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you suffering from a case of destination disease? Symptoms include a quiet complacency, a decreased drive, a sense of "having arrived." In today...

Leadership Rhythm: When to Push, Pull, or be Patient

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what dancing and effective leadership have in common? It's all about rhythm. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can know...

Strategies to Stop Complacency

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you're tempted to stop moving forward, there are a few key strategies that will keep you going — and John Maxwell is sharing those strategies...

From Drift to Drive

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. In this bonus episode of the...

The Value of Going First

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders see more than others see and they see before others see — but often, that comes with taking action before being understood. Want to be a s...

Success Strategy Questions

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Activity does not equal productivity. Are your actions strategic enough to be effective? In this episode, John C. Maxwell is sharing 5 strategy ques...

All's Well That Begins Well

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plato said, "The beginning is the most important part of the work" -- and in today's episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can set your people up...

Accountability Makes You Better

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to improve your life, you have to be accountable to somebody. This week, John Maxwell is sharing a lesson on the importance of accountab...

What You Focus On Expands (Part 2)

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, your focus impacts the trajectory of your leadership. This week, we're continuing ...

What You Focus on Expands (Part 1)

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, what should you be focusing on in your leadership? This week, we're starting a two...

The Value of Contextual Leadership

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what your leadership looks like, the more context you have, the better a leader you are to those around you. In this episode, John Maxwell...

How to Close the Thinking Gap

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the greatest gap between successful and unsuccessful people is the thinking gap, how can you close it? In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing t...

*Never* Hire Your Friends

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Turn Bad into Better: How to Grow From Tough Experiences

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Be a Relatable Leader

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 lesso...

The Art of Leading Complicated People (Including Yourself) with Ryan Leak

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In life and in leadership, you'll meet complicated people. How do you work with them? Do you change them? Challenge them? Ignore them? Or is there a...

Adjust Your Way to Victory

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most effective coaches make powerful halftime adjustments. In this episode, John C. Maxwell explains the power of adaptability and how you can l...

Building the Business You Love with Dave Ramsey

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special episode this week on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Mark Cole is joined by personal finance expert, best-selling author, and CEO ...

How to Be a Leader People Love to Follow

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a leader that people love to follow? This episode is for you! John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will h...

Reflect Instead of React

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As John Maxwell says, all is well that begins well and all is well that ends well — reflection is key to ending well! In this episode, John shares...

Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you meet a truly charismatic leader, you'll notice one thing: they are focused on others, not themselves. In this episode, John Maxwell is shar...

Three Indicators of an Empowering Leader

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell shares that truly great leaders make themselves replaceable by empowering the leaders around them. Do you wonder if you're an empowerin...

Great Leaders Value People

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good values allow leadership to rise! In this episode, John Maxwell shares a lesson on ethics in leadership and the importance of valuing people and...

Courage to Continue

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In leadership, how can you have courage to continue and keep moving forward in difficult times? John Maxwell shares a lesson in this episode that is...

How to Attract Leaders

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can you attract people to your team or organization? In this episode, John Maxwell answers this question by sharing 5 helpful tips that you can ...

Succession: A Leader's Lasting Value

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell often says, "The best thing a leader can leave people is a legacy." In this episode, John will be sharing 3 pictures that will help you...

Experience Explosive Growth

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders and business owners – tired of working around the clock to grow your organization? In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership podcast...

The Foundation of a Leader

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader worth following builds their leadership on 3 key qualities. In this episode, find out what they are as John Maxwell shares a lesson on ...

5 Ways to Win With People

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If leadership is influence, then relationships are the foundation of leadership. What can you do to win with others and grow your relationships? In ...

Get a Return on Failure

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would you attempt if you knew you would get a positive return on the failures you encounter? In this episode, John is sharing a lesson on how y...

How to Develop Leaders

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's one thing to have a lot of followers, but it's much better to develop leaders! In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing a lesson on how to su...

Become a World-Class Leader

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Maxwell dives into how he became a world-class leader and offers practical steps for you to become one too! After his lesson, Ma...

What Serving Others Has Taught Me

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell often says that a great leader serves others! In this episode, he's sharing 3 things that serving others has taught him throughout his le...

Characteristics of a Builder

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All great companies and organizations have great builders! In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing characteristics of a builder so that you know w...

3 Questions to Become a Better Leader

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When John Maxwell was a freshman in college, he learned 3 questions from a professor that have shaped the way he leads today. And he's sharing them wi...

Developing the Character of a Winner

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As John Maxwell says, "Talent is a gift, but character is a choice." Today's lesson from John is all about how you can help your people cultivate t...

How to Reach Your Dreams

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, podcast family! For a lot of us, the beginning a new year means setting new goals and chasing more dreams — and this episode will...

Best of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast 2024

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, podcast family! As the year is coming to a close, we wanted to do something extra special for you and take some...

Strength and Resilience in Leadership

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're leading in difficult times or in the best of times, this episode is one that will encourage you and give you the energy you need to ...

Questions to Ask When Developing Leaders

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a few key questions that John Maxwell asks when he's beginning to develop leaders, and he's sharing them with you in this episode! You ca...

4 Things Leaders Do Well

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is it that effective leaders do that gets them "out of the people pile?" In this episode, John Maxwell answers that question and shares 4 things ...

How to Create a Growth Environment

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to have a growth environment? John Maxwell answers this question in today's episode and gives helpful advice on how leaders can crea...

The Key to Improving Your Life

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To lead successfully, reach your potential, and leave a lasting legacy, you have to live intentionally! In this episode, John Maxwell will help you...

How Leaders Lift Others

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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?"...

What All Leaders Have in Common

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

Redefine the Problem

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being able to recognize problems and see them as opportunities for success is transformational for leadership! In today's episode, John Maxwell tea...

How to Be a REAL Success (Part 2)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to become a more effective leader and add more value to others? This episode is packed with leadership insights and personal growth strateg...

How to Be a REAL Success (Part 1)

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, leadership expert John Maxwell shares the first two of four transformative lessons that can significantly improve your life and le...

Mindset Matters

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your mindset shapes your success in life and leadership! In this episode, world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell delves into why mindset mat...

How to Develop an Abundance Mindset

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What you focus on expands, so learning how to develop an abundance mindset is vital to leading effectively and successfully! In today's episode, Jo...

The Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and Others

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 advi...

The Power of 5

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Effective Ways to Grow Your People

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

6 Pictures of Transformation

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tra...

Become a Leader-Communicator

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As John Maxwell says, "A leader that can communicate maximizes his or her leadership potential." Communication is a multiplier of potential. That mea...

If John Maxwell Could Spend a Day With You

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about what spending a day with John Maxwell would be like? Well, in this week's episode, John gives you insight into question...

10 Traits Successful Leaders Possess

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how you can find potential leaders? Do you want to know if you have potential leaders on your team? Then this episode is for...

A Leader's Greatest Enemy

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a leader has too much pride? In today's episode, John C. Maxwell talks about the problems that pride causes so that you can refle...