Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast
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About
The Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast provides leadership training and coaching based on the principles of its founder John C. Maxwell.
Episodes
- #395: What Leaders Don't Get to Do feat. Corey Baker
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley sit down with Corey Baker to discuss what's off-limits for leaders: disengagement. They share practical stories demonstrating the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in a leader's d…
- #394: A Leader's AI Roadmap with Farshad Asl (Part 2)
Farshad Asl joins the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast to discuss how leaders can create an AI-ready culture, focusing on curiosity, collaboration, and empowering innovation. The conversation covers strategies for building trust and tr…
- #393: A Leader's AI Roadmap with Farshad Asl (Part 1)
In this episode, Farshad Asl discusses the evolving role of AI in leadership, focusing on how it can amplify a leader's impact. The conversation explores integrating AI for personal and organizational growth, addressing common fears, and s…
- #392: Grow Your People Before You Promote Your People
This episode explores the importance of developing employees before promoting them. It discusses pitfalls of promoting high performers without adequate leadership development and offers strategies for preparing high-potential employees for…
- #391: How to Create Momentum with Don Yaeger (Part 2)
This episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast features Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and Don Yaeger discussing how to create and sustain momentum within organizations. They explore practical steps such as preparation, culture, team…
- #390: The Law of Big Mo with Don Yaeger (Part 1)
In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and Don Yaeger discuss the critical role of momentum in leadership. They explore how leaders can recognize, create, and sustain momentum within their teams, highlighting the importance of leverag…
- #389: Margin — The Hidden Advantage of Great Leaders
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of margin in leadership. They discuss the challenges leaders face in creating margin and provide practical strategies for building margin into various aspects of their roles…
- #388: How to Eliminate Stress
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore actionable strategies for leaders to eliminate stress at its source. They share practical habits like preparing the night before, protecting time for deep work, and maintaining one prio…
- #387: The Purpose Factor with Brian Bosché – Part 2
In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and Brian Bosché continue their discussion on individual purpose, fulfillment, and leadership effectiveness. They explore how clarity of purpose can reduce anxiety and burnout, and empower leader…
- #386: The Purpose Factor with Brian Bosché – Part 1
This episode features Brian Bosché discussing the significance of purpose in personal fulfillment and organizational engagement. He introduces the Purpose Factor assessment and explores strategies for leaders to align individual and organi…
- #385: Alertness: A Leadership Discipline You Can't Delegate
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss alertness as a leadership discipline. They explain how leaders can develop self-awareness, organizational alertness, and environmental curiosity to prevent problems and foster stronger…
- #384: Boring Before Brilliance in Leadership
Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the idea that brilliance in leadership often begins with consistently embracing the "boring" fundamentals. They discuss how successful leaders build trust and drive results by mastering daily discipline…
- #383: Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton (Part 2)
In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Valorie Burton discuss practical rules for building resilience. They share strategies for managing challenges, controlling what is within reach, and cultivating supportive resources.
- #382: Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton (Part 1)
This episode explores the practical application of resilience for leaders and teams. It outlines how developing resilience as a skill can impact morale, foster a positive mindset, and create solutions in the face of challenges, sharing str…
- #381: Should You Be a More Hands-on Leader?
Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore hands-on leadership for executives, focusing on empowering teams and building self-sufficient systems. They discuss coaching teams, architecting workflows, and fostering continuous improvement.
- #B2: Soul Leadership with Steve Robinson and Jared Cagle
In this episode, Steve Robinson and Jared Cagle discuss Soul Leadership, emphasizing the importance of leaders addressing their inner health. They explain how unprocessed trauma can impact leadership decisions and organizational culture, o…
- #380: Detachment is a Leadership Superpower
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore detachment as a leadership superpower. They discuss how it helps leaders manage emotional responses, make better decisions, and broaden their perspective.
- #379: It Helps to Have Thick Skin
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of developing thick skin as a leader. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and how leaders with high emotional intelligence can better handle…
- #378: How to Sustain Your Leadership Influence
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss strategies for sustaining leadership influence over time, exploring the importance of consistency, honest communication, transparency, and humility. They offer practical insights for le…
- #377: Closing Your Year with Intention
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley share practical tips for leaders to intentionally close out the year. They discuss reflecting on wins and lessons, identifying patterns, seeking team input, and setting clear priorities for the…
- #376: What's the Greatest Gift a Leader Can Give?
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the greatest gifts a leader can give to their team. They discuss 10 ways leaders can influence those they lead, offering practical advice and strategies for enhancing team relationships…
- #375: Connectors Connect on Common Ground
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore finding common ground to connect with others. They discuss barriers to connection and provide strategies for overcoming these obstacles, emphasizing genuine curiosity and focusing on th…
- #374: Lessons in Resilience During a Government Shutdown
Perry Holley and Chris Goede share lessons in resilience during a government shutdown and discuss Valerie Burton's Rules of Resilience. They highlight the importance of adaptability, staying calm as a leader, and viewing disruptions as lea…
- #373: The Empathetically Driven Leader
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore what it means to be an empathetically driven leader, focusing on balancing care with accountability. They discuss eliminating double standards, making development a daily priority, insp…
- #372: Using Feedback to Rekindle Engagement
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss the crucial role feedback plays in driving employee engagement. They explore the importance of leaders providing regular, constructive feedback and practical strategies for conducting e…
- #371: The Positive Power of Confrontation
This episode explores the positive power of confrontation in leadership. Perry Holley and Chris Goede provide a framework for leaders to approach confrontation with the right mindset, focusing on clarity and building trust. They also share…
- #370: Is Burnout Affecting Your Team?
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss "quiet cracking" and its impact on employees, including disengagement and poor performance. They offer practical suggestions for leaders to address this issue, such as providing trainin…
- #369: How Leaders Develop the Potential of Others
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore how leaders can identify and cultivate the potential in their team members. They discuss the importance of having the right mindset, practical strategies for encouragement, and tailorin…
- #368: The Evolution of Servant Leadership
Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss the evolution of servant leadership, including emotional resilience, empowering team members, and using technology for personal connections. They also emphasize connecting daily work to a greater purpos…
- #367: Soloist to Conductor – What's the Organization to Do?
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how organizations can intentionally develop their leadership pipeline. They emphasize identifying emerging leaders by competencies and providing opportunities like stretch assignments,…
- #366: Soloist to Conductor – What's a Soloist to Do?
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how individual contributors can transition into leadership roles. They share practical advice on leading without a title, building relationships, and shifting focus from personal expertise to supporting…
- #365: The Multi-hat Leader
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss leading effectively by adapting leadership styles in different situations. They outline and explain four essential leadership roles: coach, advisor, leader, and mentor, offering insights on when and how…
- #364: How Do Leaders Drive Team Unity?
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore how leaders can drive team unity. They discuss defining unity, building trust and vulnerability, and creating team agreements to foster a strong, cohesive team culture.
- #363: What Were You Thinking?
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss critical thinking for leaders. The hosts share tips for developing these skills, such as asking thoughtful questions, evaluating information, and considering multiple perspectives.
- #362: Developing Confidence as a Leader
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how leaders can develop confidence, referencing Bill Belichick's book, "The Art of Winning," and emphasizing preparation, mastering details, and owning mistakes. They also explore balan…
- #361: Gravitas That Drives Connection
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss gravitas as an essential component of leadership presence. They offer practical advice on developing this trait through self-awareness, confident communication, and composure under pressure to build tru…
- #360: Can You Really Work with Complicated People?
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss strategies for working effectively with difficult colleagues. They cover the importance of communication, boundary setting, and viewing coworkers as people to improve collaboration.
- #359: Mastering the Push and Pull of Leadership
Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss the balance between pushing for results and pulling for growth in leadership. They emphasize how building trust through relationships, competence, and consistency helps leaders create a more productive…
- #358: How to Live Out the Law of Victory
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss the Law of Victory for leaders. They cover the importance of personal responsibility, unified vision, and fostering a winning mindset and culture within a team.
- #357: Stop Killing My Momentum
Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss the importance of momentum for leadership and team performance. They offer strategies for building and maintaining momentum through vision, goal-setting, and collaboration.
- #356: Can an Introvert Be a Leader?
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how introverts can be effective leaders by leveraging their strengths in deep thinking, listening, and empathy. They examine how leadership is defined by influence rather than personality type using the…
- #355: How Inclusive Is Your Communication?
This episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast examines strategies for inclusive communication, including active listening, using inclusive language, and facilitating meetings that encourage participation from diverse perspective…
- #354: The Unwritten Rules of the Inclusive Leader
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how unwritten rules can hinder inclusive leadership and offer strategies for leaders to create more welcoming environments. The hosts explain how to identify these implied expectations and foster a cult…
- #353: What's the Big Deal with Empathy?
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the role of empathy in leadership and how to build a culture of value and respect. They provide strategies for leaders to improve their emotional intelligence and foster engagement through curiosity and…
- #352: I Don't Mind You Thinking I'm Perfect
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how leaders can use authenticity, vulnerability, and self-reflection to build stronger connections with their teams. They explore the importance of self-awareness and consistent communication of core va…
- #351: But I Don't Feel Charismatic
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how to develop charisma as a leadership skill. They outline a three-part model focused on showing interest in others, investing in people, and being interesting.
- #350: Strategies for Leading a Remote Workforce
Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss strategies for leading remote teams, drawing on Gallup data regarding employee engagement and well-being. They provide practical tips for addressing the challenges of remote work and enhancing team comm…
- #349: Improving Your Micromanagement
Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss micromanagement in leadership, emphasizing clear communication, organizational awareness, and building trust with team members. They explore how these practices can allow leaders to provide support and…
- #348: Firm Feedback with Jeff Hancher - Part 2
Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and guest Jeff Hancher discuss the importance of effective leadership feedback. They examine directive, supportive, and collaborative feedback approaches and the value of earning the right to provide it.
- #347: Firm Feedback with Jeff Hancher – Part 1
Perry Holley and Chris Goede interview Jeff Hancher about the importance of firm leadership feedback. Hancher discusses a framework for delivering challenging messages and shares how such conversations can positively impact team performanc…