Maxwell Leadership Podcast

It's easy to value people you like. But as a leader, affirming people's worth isn't an option — even if you don't see eye to eye. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 practical ways you can develop the all-important skill of uplifting and valuing others!

After John's lesson, Mark Cole challenges you with 3 others-focused tasks to complete in the week to come so that you can apply this principle in your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

• High road leaders value all people equally, even those different from them.

• Valuing people yields relational, emotional, and leadership returns.

• Valuing people is an intentional action, not a feeling.

Do you know why you want to lead? What drives your interactions with people? These are critical questions every leader must ask themselves for the good of those they lead — and in today's episode, John Maxwell is walking you through how to examine your motives as a leader!

After John's lesson, Mark Cole unpacks John's teaching points so you can apply them directly to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

• Motivation is about mutual advantage and empowering people, while manipulation is about personal gain and controlling people.

• Most aspiring leaders want to lead and be loved, but sometimes, they are mutually exclusive.

• To keep your leadership motives in check, regularly serve others without a title or position.

In this Thanksgiving-week episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell reminds us that effective, impactful leadership isn't about what you receive — it's about what you give. He explains how the most effective leaders focus on servant leadership, sowing into others, and making their contribution bigger than their reward.

After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share how this principle applies in today's organizations—from mentoring employees to overcoming entitlement and inspiring genuine employee motivation through example and gratitude.

You'll learn how to:

• Replace entitlement with a mindset of service and contribution.

• Lead through generosity, not expectation.

• Turn competition into collaboration by focusing on team growth.

• Model selfless leadership that strengthens trust and performance.

• Inspire others through consistent gratitude and example.

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches why good intentions aren't enough—and how real growth begins when you choose intentional living. You'll discover the difference between passivity and purposeful action, and how intentional listening can transform your relationships and your leadership.

After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack how to apply these ideas in leadership, communication, and personal development. Together, they explore practical ways to overcome procrastination, practice active listening, and bring accountability into your growth journey!

You'll learn how to:

• Move from good intentions to intentional action

• Turn reflection into growth and momentum

• Apply active listening to strengthen connection and influence

• Build accountability into your daily leadership habits

• Embrace intentional living to achieve long-term success

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares timeless principles for turning your personal development into a lifelong journey of growth. You'll learn how to use your past as a teacher—not a trap—and apply positive thinking techniques and goal-setting habits to create a brighter tomorrow.

After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack how to apply these lessons to your leadership, helping you strengthen your success mindset, overcome setbacks, and keep moving toward your dreams.

You'll learn how to:

• Turn lessons from failure into lasting success

• Build momentum through daily self-improvement habits

• Use reflection to set meaningful goals

• Cultivate a growth-oriented, positive mindset

• Keep your leadership development journey alive