Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Three Dimensions of Expectation

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the three dimensions of expectation: expectations that we have of ourselves, that we have of others, and t...

Bonus Episode: Live2Lead 2020 Takeaways

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you attended out first-ever virtual Live2Lead on October 9th, you probably walked away feeling like you just drank from a fire hydrant! Each speake...

Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets with Andy Stanley

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we have something very special for you! We are joined by Andy Stanley to talk about his new book Better Decisions, Fewer Reg...

Inside Out Leadership

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you're better and bigger on the inside, you will become greater on the outside. That's what this lesson is all about. John Maxwell teaches how th...

Tests of Timing (Part 2)

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our Tests of Timing series, John Maxwell shares the role that mentors and past victories play in helping you make timing decisions. He ...

Tests of Timing (Part 1)

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing when to lead is just as important as knowing what to do and where to go. That's why we're beginning a new series on the Tests of Timing. John ...

Best of John Maxwell at Live2Lead: The Leader's Greatest Return

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're releasing another Best of John Maxwell at Live2Lead! This talk is from last year when John was preparing to release his latest book, The L...

Steve Harvey: Elevate Your Communication

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast family! We are so excited to bring you the hardest working man in entertainment together with the hardest working man in motivation––Steve...

Best of John Maxwell at Live2Lead: How to Leadershift Successfully

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we've mentioned in the past few episodes, on October 9th Live2Lead is going virtual! Recently, we've been sharing some great conversations from Joh...

Alan Mulally: Driving Ford Through Crisis

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Podcast listeners! As you know, we're setting aside a few episodes over the next few weeks to highlight some of the incredible speakers who will j...

Change Your World – Together We Are the Answer

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On January 26, 2021, John C. Maxwell will release his next book Change Your World! John himself says that this is the book he was created to write! So...

Calling and Purpose

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, today is Tuesday. And, yes, we are releasing this podcast episode a day early. So, please rest assured that Tuesday did not somehow pass you by w...

You Can Lead Now!

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We say often on the podcast that there is a leadership deficit in our country and in the world. That means there is a huge need for leaders to step up...

Halftime Adjustments (Part 2)

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of our series "Halftime Adjustments," John Maxwell shares two more adjustments that leaders need to make to effectively lead in the...

Halftime Adjustments (Part 1)

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this new, two-part series, John Maxwell talks about the difference between good coaches and great coaches, and he gives guidance on how we can appl...

A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 4)

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of "A Month of Melvin Maxwell," John shares the remaining life and leadership lessons he learned from his father, Melvin. Joh...

A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 3)

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part three of our series on the lessons John Maxwell learned from his father, Melvin, John shares the importance of giving God the credit, living a...

A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 2)

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our series on the lessons John Maxwell learned from his dad, Melvin, John talks about the importance of encouraging others, working har...

A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 1)

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever John Maxwell is asked who his mentors are, his dad, Melvin is at the top of the list. Melvin's leadership in John's life set the example and ...

Leadership Lessons from Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance"

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently ESPN released a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls entitled "The Last Dance." John Maxwell watched this series and g...

The Third Option with Miles McPherson

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Maxwell Zooms with Miles McPherson, pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, California, and author of The Third Option: Hope for...

Vision and Values with Casey Crawford

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Casey Crawford is the co-founder and CEO of Movement Mortgage. When Movement Mortgage launched in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis in the U.S.,...

Leaders Listen with Simon Sinek

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we're discussing two key clips from a recent conversation between John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, and Mark Cole. They discuss the...

Courage to Continue

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best leaders have the courage to change when it's easier to remain comfortable. In this episode, John Maxwell shares an insightful lesson on coura...

Bonus Episode: Adding Value to Others

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Podcast Family! Today we have a special message for you from John Maxwell. Last Monday, John shared a timely message about leadership in light of t...

Five Stretches to Help You Grow

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Maxwell teaches five ways that leaders need to stretch themselves in order to grow. He sets up this lesson by teaching the Law o...

Candid Conversations: Leadership Themes During Crisis

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a two-month break from Candid Conversations due to the COVID-19 crisis, John Maxwell and Mark Cole meet up to discuss three themes during the cr...

Episode 100: A Lesson in Growth and Consistency

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast family, this is our 100th episode! We've only made it this far because of you. So, for this special occasion, Mark Cole and John Maxwell meet ...

Maximizing the Moment (Part 2)

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of Maximizing the Moment, John shares the words to embrace if you want to prepare now for the future. He also shares the five phases of th...

Maximizing the Moment (Part 1)

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part one of this series on Maximizing the Moment, John teaches five words that every leader must embrace right now to set ourselves up for success ...

What You Focus on Expands

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches what you should put before you and what you should put behind you during ...

Maximize Your Mentoring

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to discuss John's lesson on Maximizing Your Mentoring. John shares four questions to ask yourself if you...

Embracing the Benefits of Uncertainty

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell reminds us time and time again that within every challenge is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. The challenge of uncertainty is no...

Candid Conversations: Mentoring Through Crisis

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this installment of Candid Conversations, we're doing something both exciting and different. Mark and John are practicing social distancing and are...

Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 2)

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, John Maxwell completes his lesson on what great leaders do well in times of crisis. As many leaders are adapting and learning ...

Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 1)

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, John Maxwell delivers a timely teaching on what great leaders ...

Emotional Intelligence (Part 2)

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our series on Emotional Intelligence, John Maxwell teaches the importance of motivation, empathy, and social skills in an emotionally i...

Candid Conversations: How to Be an Unforgettable Leader

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Candid Conversation was recorded several weeks ago while John Maxwell and Mark Cole were in Israel spending time with some of The John M...

Emotional Intelligence (Part 1)

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to bring you a new series on Emotional Intelligence! In this series, John Maxwell references the book Emotional Intelligence by Dani...

People Do What People See (Part 2)

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this series, John covers the final qualities of a good role model: friendship and support, as well as competence. He ends this lesson b...

Candid Conversations: Leading Through the Coronavirus

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Great leadership stands out in times of crisis because great leaders have prepared themselves for the moment. Their voice is one that responds, not re...

People Do What People See (Part 1)

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell's Law of Modeling says that it's hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow. In this series, which we're calling People ...

Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 2)

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of Don't Just Communicate, Connect, John Maxwell shares the final disconnect he experienced early in his leadership journey that kept him ...

Candid Conversations: What Are You Reading?

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the last Candid Conversation, John C. Maxwell shared a sneak peek of the book he's currently writing. In this episode, he shares powerful insights ...

Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 1)

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're starting a series on connecting with others. Based loosely on his book Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, John Maxwell shares four of...

Leading Through Change (Part 2)

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our series on Leading Through Change, John Maxwell shares the four key principles of change that every individual experiences. These ke...

Candid Conversations: What Are You Writing?

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell often gets asked, "Which of your books is your favorite?" His answer is always whichever book he is currently writing. In this installmen...

Leading Through Change (Part 1)

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting a new series this week on Leading Through Change! It's easy to lead when everything is consistent and your job is to simply maintain. B...

Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 2)

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Owning your dream means betting on yourself and not solely relying on others to make it happen. In this episode John Maxwell covers what it truly mean...

Candid Conversations: John's Word for 2020

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, after John Maxwell's year in review process of reflecting on the past year, John chooses a word that encompasses the main area of focus th...

Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 1)

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you own your dream for your life? Do you even have a dream for your life? Those are a couple of the questions John C. Maxwell asks in this new seri...

Courage: Leading a Life of Few Regrets

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Maxwell shares seven thoughts on the impact courage has on leadership. John cites that courage is the most important of all virt...

Candid Conversations: The Infinite Game with Simon Sinek

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this installment of Candid Conversations, John Maxwell and Mark Cole chat with author and speaker Simon Sinek about his new book, The Infinite Game...

Earning Trust (Part 2)

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Maxwell concludes his lesson on earning trust––the number one responsibility of a leader. John discusses the important roles...

Earning Trust (Part 1)

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell says that the number one responsibility of a leader is to earn trust with his or her people. Trust is an attitude that allows people to r...

Candid Conversations: Make the Most of the Middle

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell and Mark Cole sit down in this installment of Candid Conversations to reflect on the recent Exchange event in London. Hosted by John, Exc...

Reaching Your Potential

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, podcast listeners! We wanted to start the year off right by encouraging you to pursue the changes and goals you've set! This year has ...

The Leader's Greatest Return

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas, podcast listeners! As we're releasing this, we know you're probably sitting around the Christmas tree unwrapping gifts with friends a...

Candid Conversations: The Meeting Before the Meeting

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole dive into the importance of preparing for important meetings and moments, especially when they...

Your Year in Review

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've got something very special for you this week! As many of you know, John Maxwell sets aside the last week of every year to reflect on the previou...

You Are Worth It with Kyle Carpenter

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're joined by two of John's good friends: Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living r...

Candid Conversations: A Tribute to Richard Chancy

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole reflect on the impact Richard Chancy had on their lives and leadership. Mark shares several wo...

Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You? (Part 2)

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, John Maxwell continues his lesson on how to gain the influence of those you lead. He points out that as you climb to higher le...

Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You? (Part 1)

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do people listen to you because they have to? Or do they listen because they want to? Much of the time, the answer to this question is a reflection of...

Candid Conversations: When You're in Over Your Head

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation with John C. Maxwell and Mark Cole, John shares five principles for how to lead when you're in over your head. These are p...

Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 2)

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our series on motivation, John Maxwell shares his final maxims for motivating your team and organization. John discusses key ideas like...

Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 1)

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between a leader and a manager? Well, there are quite a few. But one attribute that makes leaders stand out from managers is a l...

Candid Conversations: Turn Setbacks into Setups

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell says that one of a leader's greatest assets is the perspective of others. That's why he incorporates what he calls "Learning Lunches" in ...

Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Cole said it himself – this is one of our best episodes yet! We're making John Maxwell Leadership Podcast history this week for two reasons: 1)...

Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 3)

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode on attitude, John encourages us to overcome five common challenges of maintaining a positive attitude. These challenges are discourage...

Candid Conversations: How to Separate Yourself from the Competition

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell shares the insights he's gleaned from his friends at Movement Mortgage––a company that has learned how t...

Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 2)

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of this three-part series on attitude, John Maxwell dives right into specific steps we can take to develop a winning attitude. He's qu...

Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 1)

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode kicks off a three-part series on attitude. John starts us off by clearly reminding us that attitude is NOT everything, but it IS the diff...

Why the Best Are the Best

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell says, "Leadership determines the success of the team," and in this episode, he dissects what makes the best leaders the best. He offers ...

Candid Conversations: The Art of Mentoring

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You will feel like you are sitting around the table as you listen to this Candid Conversation between John Maxwell and a group of men whom he has spen...

Focused Thinking (Part 2)

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this series on focused thinking, John Maxwell helps us narrow down our focus as he shares what we need to focus on. We get the greates...

Candid Conversations: Fear and Faith

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation John shares his reflections about a recent encounter he had with Nik Wallenda of the famous Flying Wallendas who have perf...

Focused Thinking (Part 1)

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a high-energy, high-capacity leader, John Maxwell has a natural bias for action and has to be intentional to develop his focused thinking skills. H...

The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader (Part 2)

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this series, John Maxwell continues to teach on characteristics to look for that make up a potential leader. He talks about the importa...

Candid Conversations: Live from Dubai

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This Candid Conversation features John Maxwell and Mark Cole providing a rundown of their incredible 17-day, six-country trip. They spent 96 hours tra...

The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader (Part 1)

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell teaches that the greatest responsibility of a leader is to raise up more leaders, and this episode is dedicated to helping you do that by...

Climb Further and Faster: An Interview with Chris Hogan

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're deviating from our regular format to bring you this special episode featuring John C. Maxwell and Chris Hogan both being interviewed by the CEO ...

Candid Conversations: Advice for People Starting Their Career (Part 2)

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell continues to offer guidance for people who are getting started in their careers. However, you'll quickly re...

Possibility Thinking (Part 2)

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this series, John Maxwell shares that possibility thinking is the mindset that allows energy to build. He describes the four P's of ene...

Candid Conversations: Advice for People Starting Their Career (Part 1)

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell and Mark Cole begin this Candid Conversation with an update on two projects John is currently hard at work on. The first is The Power of ...

Possibility Thinking (Part 1)

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one of this two-part series, John Maxwell looks at how we can unleash our enthusiasm and hope to solve problems that seem impossible. John sa...

Candid Conversations: The Power of 5

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation, you'll hear John's desire to be a ladder holder at this stage in his life, as well as his commitment to add value to lea...

Failure is not Final

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Failure is a natural part of life, but we can learn how to make the most out of those inevitable failures. In this episode, John Maxwell asks why some...

The Law of Intentionality

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell teaches the "Law of Intentionality" as the foundation to his 15 Laws of Growth online course. For this episode, we're sharing the entire ...

Candid Conversations: Do it Now

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Candid Conversation you will hear a behind-the-scenes discussion between John Maxwell and his CEO, Mark Cole, on a leader's propensity for act...

A Story of Success with Tyler Perry

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're sharing an impactful conversation between John C. Maxwell and Tyler Perry from last year's Live2Lead event in Atlanta, Georgia....

Six Temptations of Successful Organizations (Part 2)

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this series on the six temptations of successful organizations, John Maxwell talks about four challenges common to leaders in successfu...

Six Temptations of Successful Organizations (Part 1)

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of great content in this episode, and you do not want to miss it! John Maxwell talks about the temptations that successful organizations...

Fatal Flaws of a Leader (Part 2)

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this series, John Maxwell continues to teach about the six fatal flaws that can sabotage a leader. To the three he shared in the last...

Fatal Flaws of a Leader (Part 1)

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one of this series, John Maxwell shares three of six fatal flaws of a leader. Whether you define the top as a professional position or a per...

Candid Conversations: Never Stop Sowing in Others

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In July of 1976, John realized his calling in life was to add value to leaders. In this new Candid Conversation, John reflects on five major events h...

The Four Keys to Growth (Part 2)

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this series, John Maxwell focuses on the second key to growth, which states that growth means change. To reach for something new requi...

The Four Keys to Growth (Part 1)

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part one of this new series, John Maxwell shares the first of four keys to growth with humor, candor, and intensity. John reflects on the fact that...

Candid Conversations: Father's Day

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation between John Maxwell and Mark Cole you will have the opportunity to hear John express his overflowing appreciation for his wonde...

The Price Tag of Leadership (Part 2)

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of The Price Tag of Leadership Series, John walks through the final two truths about self-discipline that explain what makes it the bigges...