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The Grounded Leader (Maxwell Leadership Podcast)
John C. Maxwell teaches you three qualities of a grounded leader. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Grounded leaders have a capacity for self-awareness and criticism
- Humble leaders revel in the accomplishments and potential of others
- Calling is when your purpose is greater than you
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How to Become a Person of Influence (Part 2) (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Leadership is influence, not your position or title. How do you develop your influence and raise your
leadership lid? The “Law of the Lid” says, your ability to lead (influence) will determine your
effectiveness in everything you do.
In the INFLUENCE acrostic there are nine (9) lessons for developing your personal influence. Last week,
we discussed the first four (4). This week we discuss the remaining five (5)
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How to Become a Person of Influence (Part 1) (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Leadership is influence, not your position or title. How do you develop your influence and raise your leadership lid? The “Law of the Lid” says, your ability to lead (influence) will determine your effectiveness in everything you do.
In the INFLUENCE acrostic there are nine (9) lessons for developing your personal influence and today we want to look at the first four (4). Next week we will do the remaining five (5).
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Do I Have a Future Here? (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Do the people on your team know they have a future with your organization? Or, are they wondering where this all leads? When they see they have a place in the future, you will see increased levels of commitment, engagement, and buy-in.
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How Leaders Can Set High Expectations (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Setting expectation for every member of your team is an important part of a leader’s job. If your expectations are not clear, then everyone on your team will leave it up to their own imagination of what acceptable performance looks like.
How can a leader ensure every member of their team knows exactly what’s expected of them?
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How Can a Leader Become More Decisive? (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
John Maxwell teaches that one of the killers of momentum in your business is not making decisions in a timely manner. If you wait for other people or circumstances to dictate your direction, you slow momentum and put yourself and your business at risk.
Do you struggle when it comes to making timely decisions in your business?
Whether you are naturally decisive or not, leaders need to develop a decision-making process aligned with their organization's goals and values.
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How Leaders Move From Good to Great (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
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How Leaders Move From Good to Great (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
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How can you improve your leadership ability and become what others consider to be a great leader? Here are eight ideas based on 360-degree feedback data that reveal how leaders move from being good to being great.
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How Leaders Overcome the Ego Challenge (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede dive into the topic of leaders feeling overlooked, undervalued, and unappreciated in the middle of the organization. This insightful discussion explores practical strategies and mindset shifts to overcome the ego challenge and find fulfillment in your leadership role.
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How to Infuse Leadership in Your Team (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Great leaders know that leadership is more caught than taught. Your team is watching you all the time and observing how you lead – both the good and the bad. How can you infuse leadership teaching on your team without sending everyone to a leadership development course?
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Why Leaders Need to Address Conflict (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, Chris and Perry discuss the importance of addressing conflict in leadership. They highlight the need for leaders to develop conflict resolution skills, as employee conflict resolution is becoming a must-have skill set for managers. They emphasize the negative impact of unresolved conflict on productivity and team dynamics. The hosts also explore the benefits of healthy conflict, such as promoting collaboration and fostering innovation. They differentiate between conflict management and conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of resolving conflicts rather than simply managing them. The conversation also touches on the role of culture and communication in addressing conflict, as well as practical steps for conflict resolution. The hosts stress the need for leaders to protect relationships over content and to follow up on conflict resolution efforts. They also discuss the importance of conflict in leadership teams and the role of level 2 leadership in resolving conflicts. The episode concludes with a discussion on closing the intent vs perception gap in conflict resolution.
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What if My Team is Not Following My Change Lead? (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, you will learn about the critical role of influencing your team when implementing change. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and increasing your influence level, the episode dives into John Maxwell's five levels of leadership and how it relates to leading change. You will also gain insights into the three categories of how people respond to change: change resistor, change acceptor, and change creator, along with practical strategies for engaging team members in the change process. The episode highlights the significance of effective communication in moving team members from being mere acceptors of change to becoming enthusiastic change creators. Lastly, you'll discover the impact of maintaining alignment, pace, and direction within the team to ensure successful change implementation.
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How to Improve Every Day (Maxwell Leadership Podcast)
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?
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The 4 Dimensions of Character (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, we explore the four dimensions of character in leadership, the significance of being vulnerable and transparent in order to establish trust with team members, as well as the challenges of self-management and the need for leaders to prioritize effectively. You’ll learn the concept of teachability and the role it plays in demonstrating humility along with the value of courage in standing up for what is right and making tough decisions.
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From Leader-Follower to Leader-Leader (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the shift from a leader-follower dynamic to a leader-leader dynamic. They draw inspiration from Captain David Marquet's experience as captain of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear submarine in the Navy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture of leadership and creating an environment where team members think and act like leaders, regardless of their titles. They also delve into strategies for empowering and encouraging team members to embrace innovation and share their voices while fostering a mindset of continuous improvement. Throughout the conversation, they underscore the concept of leadership as influence, highlighting the need for leaders to develop and uplift individuals within their teams.
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How Can a Leader Create and Maintain Urgency (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Creating and maintaining urgency is an important aspect of leadership. Here are some ways to create and maintain urgency without causing stress.
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Leading Through Change (Part 2) (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of leading through change, providing practical advice and insights on becoming a more effective change leader. Listeners can expect to gain a better understanding of the five essential questions everyone asks about the leader when it comes to leading change. We emphasize the importance of walking the talk, illustrating how belief in change and a commitment to it are contagious and impactful to the team. We stress the significance of competence in leading change, highlighting the need for understanding the strategic purpose behind the change effort. The episode delivers valuable insights on the importance of connection and clear, concise communication, emphasizing how these elements play a crucial role in building and maintaining trust during change.
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Leading Through Change (Part 1) (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, you will gain practical insights on leading through change, drawn from real-world experiences and expert research. You will learn about the critical skills of a change leader, including encouraging innovation and maintaining a strategic perspective that ties back to organizational strategy. Discover the importance of moving quickly to increase change effectiveness and balancing the push for deliverables with the pull of inspiration and motivation. You will understand the significance of external perspective, big picture thinking, and coaching change agent thinking within your team. Lastly, you will gain valuable insights on identifying change resistors, change empathizers, and change agents within your team, equipping you to cultivate a team of change agents.
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What Listener Type Are You? (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
We often think we are better listeners than we really are. We all need to work on being better listeners. This idea originated in the book, “Listen!: The Art of Effective Communication Kindle Edition” by Dale Carnegie & Associates.
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Things Leaders Do to Win (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Chris and Perry discuss the topic of things leaders do to win. They emphasize the importance of putting the team in the best place to win and the mindset of winning. They also highlight the need to refuse to accept defeat and always find an answer. The law of victory and its components, such as unity of vision, diversity of skills, and developing potential in others, are explored. The conversation concludes with a discussion on creating a culture of success.
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Communicate Like A Leader: Live with Roddy Galbraith (Maxwell Leadership Podcast)
In the third of four stops on our Maxwell Leadership City Tour, Mark Cole and world-renown speaker and communication expert, Roddy Galbraith, talk about how to communicate like a great leader. Everyone has something to say, but not everyone knows how to communicate it.
Key takeaways:
- The better we get at communicating, the better we get at life
- Everyone has something to say
- Much of communication is about listening
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How to Build a Legendary Career with Scott Wozniak (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
Guest speaker Scott Wozniak joins Perry and Chris on this episode to discuss how to build a legendary career where passion and purpose overlap. Sharing from his personal journey of discovering his true passion, Scott cautions against the common mistake of pursuing a career simply because one is good at it. He emphasizes the importance of identifying what truly ignites one's passion and aligning that with a sense of purpose. Listeners will gain insights on how to create a meaningful and fulfilling professional journey.
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The Grounded Leader (Maxwell Leadership Podcast)
John C. Maxwell teaches you three qualities of a grounded leader. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Grounded leaders have a capacity for self-awareness and criticism
- Humble leaders revel in the accomplishments and potential of others
- Calling is when your purpose is greater than you
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Do You Have a Bias for Change? (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, you will gain practical insights on how to lead through change and recognize your own bias for change. Learn to assess your personal bias and understand how it influences your leadership style. Discover the importance of maintaining a bias for change, possessing resilience and energy, and committing to the big picture over personal concerns. Understand the significance of being an independent thinker and being willing to verbalize your thoughts and feelings. Gain valuable tips to increase your energy level and passion for change, and develop a resilient mindset to see change through.
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How Can You Raise Your Change Game? (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, you'll learn how to raise your change game as a leader. We'll explore the importance of being proactive in identifying opportunities for change and taking the initiative to make necessary adjustments. You'll discover the significance of maintaining practicality and keeping the change process simple to ensure team understanding and quick adoption. We'll emphasize the impact of bringing energy and passion to manage change effectively, while also highlighting the value of building strong interpersonal relationships to gain influence for leading successful change. Additionally, listeners will gain insights into the need for patience and persistence when driving change initiatives, as well as a reminder about the significance of empathizing with individuals' emotions and concerns during the change.
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Answering Your Leadership Questions (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, we answer our listeners’ pressing leadership questions. Through insights that revolve around the importance of influence, adding value, and prioritizing people in leadership decisions, Perry, and Chris address strategies for influencing others when not in a leadership position, coping with a difficult leader, and managing the transition of bringing in a new sales leader.
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Overcoming Resistance to Change (Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast)
In this episode, you'll learn practical strategies for heading off and reducing resistance to change within your team. By understanding the signs of resistance and uncovering what causes it, you can effectively address the various reasons behind the resistance you encounter. You'll discover the importance of clear and early communication, involving team members in the change process, and providing incentives and rewards for hitting milestones along the way. Listen to a powerful concept that offers a new perspective on why people resist change and learn how to manage the tension that arises during change. You'll also gain valuable insights on how to evaluate your own responses to change and adopt a learning mindset to navigate change more effectively.
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