How to Lead in Difficult Times

Even though having blind spots is a normal part of life, there’s a choice that everyone has to make: are you going to acknowledge the areas that you need to grow in and take action, or are you going to continue to be unaware and stay where you are? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell gives practical ways to determine what blind spots you may have in your leadership so that you can lead your people well! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss how this teaching can be applied to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: - In leadership, everything compounds. - Pride is concerned about who’s right. Humility is concerned about what’s right. - Character doesn’t make you a leader, but it protects you as a leader. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leadership Blind Spots Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BlindSpots 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: Watch this episode on YouTube! High Road Leadership Online Course for $199 (Reg. $299) High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Have you ever wondered what legacy you’ll be leaving behind to those around you? In this episode, John C. Maxwell shares four standards that you can embrace in order to leave a legitimate leadership legacy to the people you lead!  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede come together to talk about what they learned and how you can apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  No matter what your strengths are, if character is not present in your life, it’s only a matter of time until it will hurt you and the legacy you’re passing on.  We over value decision-making and we under value decision managing.  At the end of a legacy done well or not done well, there will be a harvest.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leaving a Legitimate Leadership Legacy Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadershipLegacy 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:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth online course with John Maxwell for just $99 (reg. $449)  High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week)  Today Matters by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

As John C. Maxwell says, “One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” Today, John is sharing 10 different Platitudes and Attitudes that he has learned throughout his leadership that you can apply to your own life, family, business, and leadership as well! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what John taught and give you practical ways to implement it into your leadership. Key takeaways: -   Preparation is the backbone of quick decisions. -   Leaders always view, make decisions, and lead based upon not only what is, but what has been and what will be. -   The more you complain, the less you’ll obtain. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Platitudes and Attitudes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Attitudes 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: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the Every Day With Purpose Online Course for $49 (reg. $199) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

How would you handle yourself and others in times of crisis? Today’s episode will not only help you answer that but will also help you navigate leading well when difficult times come. A crisis will either put leaders on top or topple them to the bottom, so John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will pave the way for leadership that leaves a positive impact, even when it’s hard.  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss various ways that these practices can be applied to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: - A bad situation needs good leadership. - Your decisions in life make you. A crisis reveals you. - People will follow what you do, not what you say. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Lead in Difficult Times Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Lead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST for 15% off this week) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

In leadership, it’s important to take a step back and ask a few key questions that will help you reflect on where you’ve been and then look forward to what’s next. That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this week’s episode! John C. Maxwell shares key questions that every leader must ask themselves when it comes to their life and leadership in order to assess performance, acknowledge gaps, and stay on track with where they want to go. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss valuable takeaways that you can apply to your leadership as well. Key takeaways: -   “There comes a point in your career when the best way to figure out how you’re doing is to step back and ask yourself a few questions. Having all the answers is less important than knowing what to ask.” — Robert S. Kaplan -   It’s impossible to have your priorities correct or your passion intact if you don’t clearly see your dream. -   The better you know yourself and the truer you are to yourself, the greater your success. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Mirror 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: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Self-Aware Leader by John C. Maxwell Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

This week, we conclude our four-part series on John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership! John Maxwell discusses the concept of emotional capacity and the importance of developing the ability to respond to adversity, failure, criticism, and pressure in positive ways. He emphasizes the need to do hard things for the sake of getting them over with, but to prepare for even harder challenges. John also highlights the significance of being one's own best friend and encouraging oneself in difficult times. Be sure to grab your copy of High Road Leadership today! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Do you want to take your leadership to the next level by coming a coach that helps others succeed? Learn more at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get your copy of High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell today! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We are just one week away from John Maxwell’s newest book launch, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together In a World that Divides. This week, John Maxwell and Mark Cole share just how transformational this book will be to your leadership. But, only if you put it into action.  Be sure to pre-order your copy now at HighRoadLeadershipBook.com and get $299 worth of free bonus content including registration to a live virtual event that you certainly don’t want to miss.  Our BONUS resource for this series is the “High Road Leadership Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Want to take your leadership to the next level by becoming a coach that helps other businesses succeed? Learn more at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Pre-order High Road Leadership today and receive $299 worth of free bonus content! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

In this BONUS episode, Maxwell Leadership Facilitator and Coach, Greg Cagle, chats with Mark Cole about The 4 Dimensions of Culture and how they impact the overall performance of an organization. They also highlight the significance of culture in navigating adversity and capturing opportunities. Greg shares that culture is about how we think, act, and interact, and that leaders have the responsibility to build the proper culture within their teams. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to understand and define culture and to take steps to shape a better culture in their organizations.  You’re invited to learn more about this tool by joining Greg Cagle and Chris Goede on a virtual call about how The 4 Dimensions of Culture can take your team to the next level. Click here to sign up. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

This week is part 2 of our series on John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership! Last week, John talked about this journey in leadership and his passion for adding value to others through values-based, people-centric, servant leadership. This week, he discusses the need for leaders who bring people together instead of dividing them. He emphasizes the importance of valuing all people and treating them with kindness and respect.  Key takeaways: Shared thinking and collaboration lead to better ideas and solutions. Leaders should be accountable for their actions and willing to admit mistakes. Equipping political leaders with the principles of high road leadership can bring about positive change. Our BONUS resource for this series is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your leadership journey by coaching others to be great leaders. Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and join a community of difference-makers. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Pre-order High Road Leadership today! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership, releases this May! So, this week, we begin a new four-part series in which John and Mark shares some insight from the book as well as additional content not in the book! We’re releasing these episodes leading up to the book release, so be sure to pre-order your copy here, and get ready to learn what it means and how to be a High Road Leader! Key Insights: -       Why John has dedicated his life to leadership -       Highlights from John’s leadership journey -       John’s top 5 leadership books Our BONUS resource for this episode is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your leadership journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Pre-order your copy of High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell today! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store