logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
37m 30s

Become a World-Class Leader

JOHN MAXWELL
About this episode

In this episode, John Maxwell dives into how he became a world-class leader and offers practical steps for you to become one too!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to talk about what John has shared and help you to apply it to your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

-   You don't lead for what it benefits you. The only reason to lead is to benefit others.

-   If you can't lead a few, you'll never be able to lead many.

-   If you keep doing the right thing every day, someday you're going to reap a huge return.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Become a World-Class Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WorldClass 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!

Enroll in the High Road Leadership Online Course for $199 (Regular $299)

How to Be a REAL Success (Part 2) Podcast Episode

Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor's Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!

Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!

Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Up next
Nov 19
Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well
<div class="SCXW228100959 BCX0"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228100959 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW228100959 BCX0" data-ccp-border-bottom= "0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><span cl ... Show More
39m 29s
Nov 12
How to Make Your Future Bigger than Your Past
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 ... Show More
32m 41s
Nov 5
Quiet Confidence: Leading Without the Applause
If your confidence is determined by validation, your performance will be, too. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John is sharing 4 keys to shifting from reliance on recognition to resilient self-assurance! After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss ... Show More
33m 23s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
Are You Ready to Be a Leader?
What distinguishes a leader? How do you know if you’re ready to lead? And how do you make the transition into a leadership role? In this episode, two leadership coaches, Amy Su and Muriel Wilkins of Paravis Partners, explain how to develop a leadership presence that’s both authen ... Show More
59m 7s
Jun 2025
Trained to Lead People - One of Four Leader Prerequisites
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."Often leader candidates don’t receive proper people-centered leader training? You can learn to be a leader in a classroom, but you can’t become a leader in the classroom. There ... Show More
6m 29s
Jul 2025
Self-Leadership - One of Four Leader Prerequisites
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."This episode will be my final episode of 2025. I will be focusing on what I believe is the most important leader skill, Self-Leadership. Self-leadership is a fancy way of descri ... Show More
7m 10s
Nov 2024
Leaning into Leadership
This week, we're looking at leadership. What does it truly mean to be a good leader? Maybe you're actively seeking leadership roles, or perhaps it's something you’ve never considered before. Leadership, after all, isn't just about holding a title—it’s about how we influence and i ... Show More
32m 27s
Jan 2025
How to Get Leadership Succession Right
When Jason Buechel became CEO of Whole Foods in 2022, he faced the challenge of succeeding cofounder John Mackey, who led the company for over 40 years. This leadership transition was not only a personal challenge for Buechel but also a significant shift for the entire organizati ... Show More
31m 59s
Mar 2022
Episode 11: Leadership - You don't have to do it alone
Leadership can be a lonely business. They say you should be one with, not one OF the team. Leaders have so much pressure on them and it can be so difficult to navigate the journey on your own, especially as a new leader. I know, I have the battle scars to prove it. I spent the be ... Show More
31m 11s
Nov 2024
Episode 174: Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout
On this solo episode of the podcast, we explore a vital topic for school leaders: maintaining resilience and avoiding burnout. I discuss five practical strategies to help you stay grounded, energized, and focused, even amidst the demands of leadership. From setting boundaries and ... Show More
15m 40s
Feb 2022
Preventing First-Time Leader Failure
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."Today I will explain how to prevent first-time leader failure. Before an individual contributor is promoted to a leader role, there are four prerequisites they must meet. You wi ... Show More
8m 23s
Jan 2022
Introductory Episode - A Little About Me and How I Will Improve You
"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."60% of first-time leaders fail, often due to overlooked prerequisites. If you are a first-time leader and want to avoid these common failures, this is your podcast. Welcome to F ... Show More
3m 19s
Jul 2025
Episode 392 - Leadership Is Easy...Said No One Ever
In this episode, we unpack the humorous but brutally honest analogy about leadership being like riding a bike on fire. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to lead through chaos and why burnout doesn't mean you're failing.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on you ... Show More
5m 14s