In this episode of Coffee With Leaders, Jamin Baxter and John Barrett talk with Chris Robinson. They discuss the importance of treating all people with respect and valuing others. Chris shares personal stories, including one about leaving a VIP room to interact with the audience. They also discuss Chris’s approach to reading and how it helps him solve problems in his life. Chris advises leaders to always have a book with them and use audio at higher speeds to consume more information. The conversation touches on topics such as failure, the leadership event called Exchange, and the importance of having hobbies as a leader. Chris Robinson discusses his current work and preparations for upcoming International Max Certifications, including revamping the certification process and creating a new online platform. He emphasizes the importance of being a John Maxwell Certified leader and encourages listeners to attend International Maxwell Certifications. The conversation concludes with Chris sharing advice for leaders to be more intentional in pursuing their goals and visions.
1. Leadership: (00:00:00 – 00:19:52) In this episode of Coffee with Leaders, Jamin Baxter and John Barrett talk with Chris Robinson. They discuss the importance of treating all people with respect and valuing others. Chris shares personal stories, including one about leaving a VIP room to interact with the audience. They also discuss Chris’s approach to reading and how it helps him solve problems in his life. Chris advises leaders to always have a book with them and use audio at higher speeds to consume more information.
2. Learning from failure, hobbies, leadership development: (00:19:52 – 00:29:57) During the meeting, the participants discussed various topics. One person talked about how failure has shaped their life and the importance of not letting failure stick to them. They also shared their experience with participating in a leadership event called Exchange and recommended others to attend it. The conversation also touched on the significance of having hobbies as a leader to provide an outlet and find balance in life. The importance of encouraging team members to have fun and pursue their own hobbies was also emphasized.
3. International John Maxwell Certifications, preparation for upcoming events, revamping certification process, online platform development (00:29:58 – 00:34:49) Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of the John Maxwell team, discusses his current work and preparations for upcoming International Max Certifications. He mentions multiple talks he has to prepare for these events as well as revamping the certification process and creating a new online platform for the certified team. Chris emphasizes the importance of being a John Maxwell Certified leader and encourages listeners to attend International Max Certifications. The conversation ends with Chris sharing advice for leaders to become more intentional in pursuing their goals and visions. The hosts express their gratitude and admiration for Chris’s wisdom and inspiration.
