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Leaving a Legitimate Leadership Legacy Podcast Episode

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The Future Begins with Z with Tim Elmore and John Maxwell

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 40:19

75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you relate? Gen Z is in the workforce and they're here to stay – so tune in to today's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast to learn how to lead them most effectively!

Join John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Tim Elmore for a deep dive into Tim's newest book, The Future Begins with Z, and a powerful discussion poised to help you get the most out of your youngest team members and turn one of today's greatest leadership challenges into your organization's competitive advantage.

Key takeaways:

Meet them in the middle. While Gen Z brings fresh perspectives and intuition about the future, they also want guidance from experienced leaders.

Focus on meaning over money. While fair compensation is important, leaders can inspire greater loyalty by giving them meaningful objectives and the flexibility to tackle them creatively.

Open lines of communication. Gen Z wants to have their voice heard.

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Get your copy of The Future Begins with Z by Tim Elmore

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3 Things Every Leader Needs to Thrive

Friday, September 12, 2025 • Duration 45:37

3 things every leader needs, 2 longtime leadership experts, 1 can't-miss bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. In this episode, John Maxwell joins Mark Cole (live!) for a powerful discussion with author and speaker Jon Gordon. You'll discover the three key elements that every leader needs to thrive and succeed in their journey.

Key takeaways:

We were born to do something that's beneficial on purpose.

When leaders come together to learn from each other, everyone grows.

Track your success, but be driven by significance.

This November, John Maxwell and Jon Gordon are coming together to invest in high-performing leaders and their teams. Learn how you can join them for a day of leadership training and networking at ADayWithJonAnd.com (that's right – ADayWithJonAnd.com!)

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Join these leadership experts for A Day with Jon and John

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Think Ahead with Craig Groeschel

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 • Duration 35:03

We have a special episode for you today! That's because Mark Cole is joined by John Maxwell's good friend, Craig Groeschel. Craig hosts an amazing podcast called the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he's a pastor, an author, and this month he's releasing his newest book, Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow. Whether you're a person of faith or not, this book has the potential to change your life and your leadership. Today Mark and Craig discuss Craig's new book and the inspiring insights within it. Pre-order your copy now at CraigGroeschel.com!

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Think Ahead Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Craig's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThinkAhead and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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Pre-order Craig's book, Think Ahead

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10 Secrets to Success (Part 2)

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 35:52

Today, John Maxwell, Chris Goede and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on 10 secrets to success. After John's lesson, Mark and Chris join to discuss how you can apply these secrets to success in your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.

- Don't be afraid to innovate. Be different!

- Think long-term and be persistent when others decide to quit.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the "10 Secrets to Success Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Secrets and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online course for just $79 (regularly $399) for a limited time!

Put Your Dream to the Test book by John C. Maxwell

10 Secrets to Success (Part 1)

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • Duration 40:08

Today on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we begin a two-part series on 10 Secrets to Success. After John Maxwell's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss the lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- How you think is everything

- "Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement." –Tom Hopkins

- Success is a marathon, not a sprint

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

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Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course today for just $79 (reg. $399) this week and next week only!

Relevant Episode: Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented

Value the Process

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 38:51

This week, John Maxwell teaches how to value the process when it comes to developing others. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John's lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- Follower's math is addition

- Leader's math is multiplication

- Value the process more than events

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

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Relevant Episode: The Grounded Leader

The Heart of Leadership

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 31:20

This week, John Maxwell teaches about the heart of leadership––serving people. John will share five guidelines on how to serve people well, then Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to offer some practical application for your life and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- "If you'll help others get what they want, you'll get everything in life that you want." –Zig Ziglar

- There's a relationship between how much you serve a person and how much you believe in that person.

- Encouragement is oxygen for the soul.

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

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Relevant Episode: Be the One

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How to Improve Every Day

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 37:52

Happy New Year, Podcast Family! Let's start this year off right with an inspiring lesson from John Maxwell. Today, John will teach you ten ways to ensure you're growing every day. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will provide some practical ways for you to apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- The path from the ordinary to the extraordinary is improvement.

- Continual change is essential for continual improvement.

- Is what you're doing today getting you closer to your goal tomorrow?

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How to Improve Every Day Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/EveryDay and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here and speak with a Program Advisor today!

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