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Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Maxwell Leadership Podcast

John Maxwell 459 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

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.

Episodes

Good Leaders Make Friends, Not Fans
Good Leaders Make Friends, Not Fans Jul 22, 2026 39:06 Are you letting your success create distance between you and your team? In this episode, John Maxwell unpacks why leadership success can easily lead to isolation—and what you can do to resist it. Discover how making friends (not just fans) helps you stay relatable, authentic, and influential. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life strategies to help you put connection a
How to Stabilize Your Success
How to Stabilize Your Success Jul 15, 2026 37:17 How do you keep your success from becoming the very thing that sabotages your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the overlooked practices that stabilize lasting achievement and keep leaders grounded at every stage of their journey.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share real-world strategies and thoughtful application to help you translate John's insights in
Learn These Skills to Become a Memorable Leader: A Fireside Chat with John Maxwell and Jeff Henderson
Learn These Skills to Become a Memorable Leader: A Fireside Chat with John Maxwell and Jeff Henderson Jul 8, 2026 36:05 Do you want to be the kind of leader people never forget? This week in a first-of-its-kind react-style Maxwell Leadership Podcast episode, John Maxwell sits down with Jeff Henderson to share the essential skills that turn everyday leadership into a lasting legacy. As John teaches, Mark Cole provides practical strategies to help you activate John's teachings and elevate your impact right now.  K
The Five-Step Cycle That Turns Failure into Your Fastest Path to Growth
The Five-Step Cycle That Turns Failure into Your Fastest Path to Growth Jul 1, 2026 45:54 Your failure is the most effective engine for your growth — and the most underutilized. In this week's episode, John reveals the five-step cycle that transforms every setback into your next leap forward as a leader. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-world strategies to help you put this growth cycle into action and boost your team's innovation. Key takeaways:  Tru
How Great Leaders Stay Focused When Everything is Falling Apart
How Great Leaders Stay Focused When Everything is Falling Apart Jun 24, 2026 37:02 You've been there: Pressure is high. Priorities are competing. Everything feels urgent. How do you stay focused when you're being pulled in a million different directions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the mindset and habits that empower leaders to bring stability and hope to the seasons that matter most. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide practical strategies yo
Why So Many Leaders Stop Growing
Why So Many Leaders Stop Growing Jun 17, 2026 34:09 Leaders go farther when they don't see a finish line — are you letting perceived limits hold back your impact? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why so many leaders stop growing, and how leaders can maintain a lifelong commitment to learning and relevance.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leade
Leaders Reproduce Who They Are
Leaders Reproduce Who They Are Jun 10, 2026 38:56 Are you leading from your strengths, or simply telling others what they should do? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks the challenging truth that leaders don't just teach what they know—they reproduce who they are by their example. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide practical strategies you can use to strengthen your self-leadership and intentionally shape the culture
One Decision That Separates Good Leaders From Great Leaders
One Decision That Separates Good Leaders From Great Leaders Jun 3, 2026 35:07 Leaders make lots of key decisions—but one decision can be the separator between leadership that sustains and leadership that thrives. In this week's episode, John reveals how the choice to be intentional transforms good leaders into great ones and empowers you to make a real difference. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these princip
What Your Dream Team Should Look Like
What Your Dream Team Should Look Like May 27, 2026 40:25 Myth: Leaders need to be balanced. Fact: Together, you and your team can be balanced. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why the dream team isn't about perfection in individuals, but about creating collective balance through diversity of skills, passion, and perspective. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dig into high-level strategy for building a team where everyone's stren
Better Days Are Ahead of You
Better Days Are Ahead of You May 20, 2026 31:26 Where is your finish line? Trick question—your growth doesn't need to have one. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how to cultivate a forward-focused mindset that unleashes continual development and lasting impact.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies to help you step out of the past and anticipate a future filled with possibility!  Key takeaways: 
Five Questions to Help You Add Value to Others
Five Questions to Help You Add Value to Others May 13, 2026 46:37 How do you know if you're truly adding value to those around you, or just going through the motions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the five essential questions every leader should ask to elevate their influence and impact. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into their strategies for weaving these value-adding principles into your everyday leadership. Key takeaways
Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success
Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success May 6, 2026 39:40 Don't spend your leadership journey trying to avoid failure; you will end up thinking, planning, and dreaming too small. Instead, invest your time creating a framework to let failure work to your advantage. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches four ways you can transform setbacks into powerful steppingstones for success! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable st

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