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.” 

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Great Leaders Value People Podcast Episode 

Get a Return on Failure Podcast Episode 

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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 better way to approach them? In today’s episode, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Ryan Leak for a special look at his new book, How to Work with Complicated People!

Key takeaways: 

• Focus on influencing and serving your people rather than controlling them.

• On the other side of each and every one of us is complexity. 

• The best leaders humbly examine themselves first. 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the The Art of Leading Complicated People (Including Yourself) with Ryan Leak Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Complicated and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” 

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The most effective coaches make powerful halftime adjustments. In this episode, John C. Maxwell explains the power of adaptability and how you can leverage it to adjust your way to victory! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson have a conversation about what John has shared and offer you practical ways to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

• You have to get a result in order to change a result. 

• There’s a profound difference between conformity and adaptability.  

• Adaptability is adjusting not out of weakness, but out of strength.  

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Adjust Your Way to Victory Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Victory and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  

This episode is sponsored by BELAY:  

Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.   

To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, 10 Strategies to Unleash Your Productivity. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. 

References: 

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Courage to Continue Podcast Episode 

How to Improve Every Day Podcast Episode 

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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 of Ramsey Solutions, Dave Ramsey. In this episode, they discuss Dave’s latest book, Build a Business You Love, and walk through the 5 stages of business growth.

Key takeaways: 

• Time management is one of the ways you level up.

• The people you put your DNA in define your success. 

• Don't wait until it's too late to ensure your business can thrive without you. 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Building the Business You Love with Dave Ramsey Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Dave and Mark’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BusinessYouLove 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: 

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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 help you develop a culture where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss what John has shared and help you to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

• Respect is always earned on difficult ground.  

• As leaders, we need a heart to care.   

• We may forget what a leader says or does, but we will always remember how that leader made us feel.  

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Be a Leader People Love to Follow Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LoveToFollow and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” 

This episode is sponsored by BELAY:     

Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.    

To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Leadership Toolkit. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.  

References: 

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The Foundation of a Leader Podcast Episode 

How Leaders Lift Others Podcast Episode 

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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 what his reflection path looks like and helps you understand why reflection is so important when it comes to success in leadership. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole takes what John has shared and offers you practical ways to implement it into your own life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

• Instead of having reactions to what is happening to us, we need to have reflection. 

• The most important person you listen to every day is yourself. 

• Does my reflection lead to action? 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Reflect Instead of React Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Reflect 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!  

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Redefine the Problem Podcast Episode 

The Growing Leader Podcast Episode 

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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 sharing 3 ways you can develop your influence – and achieve significance – as you maintain your focus on others. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into the chapter and give you practical ways that you can apply it to your life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

• Put your focus on others.  

• Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.  

• Focusing on others can give you energy.  

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CharismaticLeader 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: 

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Mindset Matters Podcast Episode 

The Heart of Leadership Podcast Episode 

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John Maxwell shares that truly great leaders make themselves replaceable by empowering the leaders around them. Do you wonder if you’re an empowering leader? Find out as John himself shares the 3 signs to look for! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole takes what John has shared and helps you to apply it to your life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

• We need a willingness to empower people.  

• Trust is the foundation of an empowering leader.  

• If you want to develop leaders, you have to delegate authority. 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Three Indicators of an Empowering Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Empower and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” 

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How to Be a REAL Success (Part 2) Podcast Episode 

The Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and Others Podcast Episode 

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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 adding value to them. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole analyzes John’s teaching and equips you with practical advice and application for your life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

• Everything rises and falls on leadership. 

• We should lead not out of reward — we should lead out of responsibility. 

• Treat others how you would like to be treated. 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Great Leaders Value People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ValuePeople 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: 

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The Foundation of a Leader Podcast Episode 

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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 all about courage and the important role it plays in the lives of leaders! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared and help you navigate how to apply it to your own life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

• We need to focus on today — today matters.  

• Courage is not an absence of fear or failure.  

• Actions follow the dominant emotion.  

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Courage to Continue Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Courage and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” 

This episode is sponsored by BELAY:   

Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.    

To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, 5 Blind Spots that Sink Your Leadership. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.  

References: 

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Enroll in the Change Your World Online Course for $99 (Regular $299) 

Become a World-Class Leader Podcast Episode 

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