Strategies to Stop Complacency

Ever wondered what dancing and effective leadership have in common? It’s all about rhythm. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can know when to push your people, when to pull them, and when to be patient with them in the process.   After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared, as well as give you practical advice for how you can apply it to your personal life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  When you push people, you make pioneers out of them.  It's easy to lose focus on long-term goals when you get caught up in putting out daily fires.  Continually build your ability to read what approach your team needs from you as their leader in the moment.   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leadership Rhythm: When to Push, Pull, or be Patient Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Rhythm 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:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get 15% off John Maxwell’s leadership guide High Road Leadership using code RHYTHM at checkout (expiring 8/19) Enroll in the High Road Leadership online course for $199 (reg. $299) Discover the 7 timeless principles for effective leaders when you get your copy of Love Works by Joel Manby What You Focus on Expands (Part 1) Podcast Episode  5 Ways to Win With People Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

When you’re tempted to stop moving forward, there are a few key strategies that will keep you going — and John Maxwell is sharing those strategies in this episode! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss what John has talked about and help you practically apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Busyness without productivity is an early sign of complacency.  Go expose yourself to bigger, better, faster people.  A goal that does not stretch you is not a worthy goal.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Strategies to Stop Complacency Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/StopComplacency 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!  Conquer complacency with Chris Robinson’s new book, From Drift to Drive  Enroll in the 21 Laws of Leadership online course for $199 (reg. $1,050)  What You Focus on Expands (Part 2) Podcast Episode  Experience Breakthrough Two-Part Series Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Chris Robinson, who’s sharing the story behind his brand-new book, and how it can help you move From Drift to Drive!  Key takeaways:  Get clarity on what you really want. Be intentional about learning from those ahead of you.  Take action, even if you start small.  In lieu of our usual bonus resource, you’re invited to take the From Drift to Drive assessment to gain specific tips to help you conquer complacency. You can take it now at Drift2DriveQuiz.com.  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Conquer complacency with Chris Robinson’s new book, From Drift to Drive Take the complacency self-assessment now at Drift2DriveQuiz.com Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Leaders see more than others see and they see before others see — but often, that comes with taking action before being understood. Want to be a standout leader? John Maxwell shares how you can in this week’s episode featuring 3 key values of going first!  After his lesson, Mark Cole reflects on what John has taught and gives you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  You never know how far you can go until you go.  How do we win? By getting started.  The only way that you’ll ever get out of the people pile is to be unique.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the The Value of Going First Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GoingFirst 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 High Road Leadership online course for $199 (reg. $299)  Adjust Your Way to Victory Podcast Episode  10 Traits Successful Leaders Possess Podcast Episode10 Traits Successful Leaders Possess Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Activity does not equal productivity. Are your actions strategic enough to be effective? In this episode, John C. Maxwell is sharing 5 strategy questions to ask yourself if you want to lead successfully!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to discuss what John has shared and help you practically apply it to your personal life and leadership.   Key takeaways:  “Why” gives context to “what.”  If you don’t see the big picture for your people, who else will?  Get committed to seeking outside perspectives.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Success Strategy Questions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Strategy 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 for $99 (reg. $499)  Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader Podcast Episode  Success: Keep it Simple Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Plato said, “The beginning is the most important part of the work” -- and in today’s episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can set your people up for success at the start of any project!  After his lesson, Mark Cole sits down to talk about John’s insights and give you practical advice on how you can apply them to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:  Your job as a leader is to get your people on the right track.  With release comes responsibility.  We compliment the gifts of our people too much and their choices not enough.    Our BONUS resource for this episode is the All’s Well that Begins Well Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BeginsWell 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 Delegation Worksheet & Guide. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Enroll in the Every Day with Purpose online course for $49 (reg. $199) The Art of Leading Complicated People (Including Yourself) w/ Ryan Leak Podcast Episode  Become a World-Class Leader Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

If you want to improve your life, you have to be accountable to somebody. This week, John Maxwell is sharing a lesson on the importance of accountability — because it’s the key to improvement!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to have a conversation on accountability and what John has shared, as well as offer you practical ways to apply it to your personal life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Accountability provides the bridge to get you from good intentions to actual accomplishments. When accountability makes us better, everything else gets better.   People that are accountable have a real passion to develop and grow themselves.   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Accountability Makes You Better Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Accountable 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 for $99 (reg. $499)  Become a Leader-Communicator Podcast Episode  A Leader's Greatest Enemy Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, your focus impacts the trajectory of your leadership. This week, we’re continuing our two-part series where John Maxwell shares 4 things that you should focus on! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss John’s insights and give you practical ways that you can apply them to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Take action on things that are worthwhile.  The main difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.  Don’t allow others to control your destiny.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What You Focus on Expands (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Expand 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 High Road Leadership online course for $199 (reg. $299)  How to Be a Leader People Love to Follow Podcast Episode  How to Develop an Abundance Mindset Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   

If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, what should you be focusing on in your leadership? This week, we’re starting a two-part series where John Maxwell answers this question and gives you 4 things that you need to put in front of you!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss what John has shared and offer you practical advice for how you can apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Spend time with the right people.  You equip people off of strengths; you counsel people off of weaknesses.  People need clarity and direction in their lives.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What You Focus on Expands (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Expand 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 Delegation Worksheet & Guide. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Enroll in the Every Day With Purpose online course for $49 (reg. $199)  The Foundation of a Leader Podcast Episode  Think Ahead with Craig Groeschel Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

No matter what your leadership looks like, the more context you have, the better a leader you are to those around you. In this episode, John Maxwell shares a list of 9 kinds of context that empower you to make your most effective leadership decisions!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to have a conversation about what John has shared and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Leaders must humbly seek information, even if it feels vulnerable.  Collaboration is so important in learning how to lead and how to make decisions.  Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Value of Contextual Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Context 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 21 Laws of Leadership online course for $199 (reg. $1050)  Courage to Continue Podcast Episode  Become a World-Class Leader Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store