Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Are you striving for success, yet finding yourself wondering if your achievements really matter? The answer to a fulfilled life may lie in asking deeper questions, not just chasing accomplishments. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by author and professor Arthur C. Brooks to discuss the pillars of a meaningful life (especially in an age of emptiness).

Key takeaways: 

Meaning in life isn't just about setting goals; it's about asking "why" and finding deeper significance in what you do. 


Serving others shifts the focus away from chasing success for its own sake and unlocks fulfillment through impact and connection. 


Every leader's journey is marked by both triumphs and setbacks—true growth comes from learning to find purpose in both.


References: 

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How do you earn the loyalty that supports real influence? You won't change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentically. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing how to do that, as he teaches the five essential qualities that define an authentic leader! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies you can use right away to embody authenticity and deepen your impact as a leader. 

Key takeaways: 

Leading with heart—through empathy, courage, and genuine care—creates meaningful connections that drive lasting results.


Consistently practicing transparency, humility, and good listening skills builds trust and invites collaboration.

"People will walk through fire for a leader that's true and a leader that's human." — Pat Lencioni


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Qualities of an Authentic Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Authentic and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." 

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References: 

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Get the High Road Leadership online course for 33% off

Get 15% off your copy of John's leadership development guide The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader now through 3/31 (use code PODCAST at checkout!)

Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!)

Principles that Guide Your Life Podcast Episode

5 Ways to Win With People Podcast Episode

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Are you ready to turn your greatest setbacks into the fuel for exponential growth? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how the partnership between success and failure is essential to leadership—and why your perspective on failure determines your path to achievement.

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide real-world strategies you can use right away to embrace failure as a catalyst for learning and growth.

Key takeaways: 

How you view failure shapes your response to it—and seeing it as part of success unlocks growth, humility, and maturity. 


Successful leaders don't just make good decisions; they learn to manage both their wins and their losses to maximize impact. 


The lessons you take from failure are what propel you forward—if you don't lose the lesson, you never truly lose.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Success and Failure: The Partnership that Fuels Growth Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Partnership 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!

Pre-order your copy of John Maxwell's resilience guide, How to Get a Return on Failure

Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!)

Get a Return on Failure Podcast Episode

Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

How you see your world determines the actions you take and the results you create—what lens are you using to view your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how your perspective shapes your impact, and reveals four keys to developing a leadership lens that drives lasting effectiveness.

After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive deep into practical ways you can shift your perspective and model impactful leadership behaviors in your daily life.

Key takeaways: 

The most important voice you listen to is your own—guard your self-talk and ensure it builds you up rather than tears you down. 


Realistic perspective is essential at every stage of success; leaders must walk slowly through the crowd, listen, and learn to stay grounded. 


It's not enough to do what's best for yourself—great leadership means aligning actions with good values so everyone wins.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the The Leadership Lens: How You View Things is How You Do Things Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Lens 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 75% off

Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!)

What You Focus on Expands (Parts 1 & 2) Podcast Episodes

Acknowledge Your Humanness Podcast Episode

Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

Failure can either hold you back or become fuel for your growth. In this week's episode — the Maxwell Leadership Podcast's 400th episode! — John Maxwell joins Mark Cole for a glimpse into John's upcoming book, How to Get a Return on Failure, and a perspective-shifting discussion on how you can invest failure to fuel resilience, sharpen your judgment, and accelerate your impact.

Key takeaways: 

Your response to failure determines whether it becomes an asset or a liability.

Success and failure must be kept together; embracing both builds resilience and humility for lasting leadership.

Progress isn't about avoiding mistakes—it's about learning, improving, and moving on with greater wisdom each time.


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/400 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!

Pre-order your copy of John Maxwell's resilience guide, How to Get a Return on Failure
(The first 400 to use code ROFPOD at checkout get our digital resource, the Quick Start Guide to Getting a Return on Failure, 100% free!)

Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!)

Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team