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Apr 16
33m 49s

Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader

JOHN MAXWELL
About this episode

When you meet a truly charismatic leader, you’ll notice one thing: they are focused on others, not themselves. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing 3 ways you can develop your influence – and achieve significance – as you maintain your focus on others. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into the chapter and give you practical ways that you can apply it to your life and leadership. 

Key takeaways: 

  • Put your focus on others. 

  • Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain or accomplish for yourself. Its what you do for others. 

  • Focusing on others can give you energy. 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Johns teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CharismaticLeader and clicking Download the Bonus Resource. 

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