In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of developing intuition as a leader. They explore how leaders can develop intuition by reading various sources, including books, people, situations, and trends. They emphasize the need for self-awareness, understanding others, and being aware of the resources available. The hosts provide practical tips for developing intuition, such as being curious, actively listening, and networking with others in the industry. They also high...
Sep 19, 2024•21 min
The episode discusses the importance of a leader's voice and how it can increase influence and impact. The hosts emphasize the need for authenticity, empathy, and confidence in developing a powerful and influential voice. They also highlight the significance of trustworthiness, effective communication, approachability, and responsiveness to feedback. Additionally, they discuss the importance of having a clear vision and mission, as well as amplifying the voices of others on the team. Overall, th...
Sep 12, 2024•21 min
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of being a funnel, not a filter, when leading up. They explore the concept of funneling information to leaders and the value of having an inner circle of trusted advisors. They also provide insights on leading oneself well, doing one's job exceptionally well, and lightening the leader's load. The conversation emphasizes the need for leaders to be aware of how they are leading and infl...
Sep 05, 2024•26 min
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the connection between feedback and fostering a culture of inclusion. They break down a powerful 19-word phrase that delivers a burst of belonging cues and drives performance to new heights. They share insights on how leaders can make everyone on the team feel valued and recognize their unique potential. The episode offers actionable strategies for providing feedback that not only improves performance but also strengthens feelings of inclusio...
Aug 29, 2024•21 min
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of sacrifice in leadership. They emphasize that sacrifice is necessary for success and explore different types of sacrifices that leaders must make. The hosts highlight the need to sacrifice ego, time, control, perfection, pretenses, and power dynamics. They also mention the importance of setting boundaries to ensure that personal time is not sacrificed. The episode concludes with the idea that sacrifice is worth it because of the impact it has o...
Aug 22, 2024•17 min
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of generous inclusion and its importance for effective leadership. They outline specific behaviors leaders can practice making their team members feel valued, respected, and included in meaningful ways. The two also identify common temptations leaders face that can hinder inclusivity and offer strategies to overcome these challenges. Throughout the conversation, they stress the critical role generous inclusion plays in fostering e...
Aug 15, 2024•23 min
In this conversation, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of building a professional development program for organizations. They emphasize the need to assess organizational needs, evaluate skill gaps, and align future requirements. They also highlight the significance of self-assessment and helping employees become more self-aware of their strengths and weaknesses. The conversation covers topics such as developing a strategy, allocating resources, checking in regularly, and rewar...
Aug 08, 2024•24 min
In this conversation, Jason Bellotti, a Chick-fil-A operator and author, discusses his leadership journey and the importance of servant leadership. He shares his experiences in turning around a struggling Chick-fil-A store, leading multiple stores, and leading a mission in Niger. Bellotti emphasizes the value of developing young leaders and creating a culture of hard work and building relationships. He also highlights the significance of faith and courage in leadership and the importance of mode...
Aug 01, 2024•32 min
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of likability in leadership and how it can impact relationships and influence. They explore various characteristics and behaviors that make a person likable, such as positivity, humility, integrity, approachability, and consistency. They also highlight the significance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in being likable. The hosts provide practical tips for being more likable, including asking more questions, putting away phones, u...
Jul 25, 2024•23 min
In this episode, the hosts discuss how to lead an effective meeting. They highlight that 70% of meetings are considered ineffective and a waste of time. The conversation covers various aspects of leading a meeting, including identifying the meeting leader, stating the purpose of the meeting, creating an agenda, starting the meeting on time, carefully considering the attendees, assigning a note taker, allowing time for brainstorming, encouraging dissenting opinions, and ending the meeting with ac...
Jul 18, 2024•24 min
In this episode, Perry Holly and Chris Cote discuss how to deal with difficult team members. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection and building relationships with team members. They also discuss the need to address the behavior as unacceptable and set clear expectations. The hosts provide insights on understanding the reasons behind difficult behavior and offer tips on how to handle difficult conversations. They also highlight the significance of having a strong organizational culture...
Jul 11, 2024•26 min
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how to deal with difficult team members. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection and building relationships with team members. They also discuss the need to address the behavior as unacceptable and set clear expectations. The hosts provide insights on understanding the reasons behind difficult behavior and offer tips on how to handle difficult conversations. They also highlight the significance of having a strong organizational cultu...
Jul 04, 2024•22 min
Complacency can be a challenge that kills performance in organizations. It often arises after a period of great success and can lead to a drop in quality of work, reduced productivity, and a lack of initiative and engagement. To combat complacency, leaders can lead by example, promote self-awareness, and provide feedback and coaching. They can also focus on the fundamentals, set clear goals and expectations, and measure leading indicators of success. Additionally, leaders can encourage professio...
Jun 27, 2024•21 min
Employee engagement has worsened, especially among younger generations. According to a Gallup survey, only 33% of employees were highly engaged by the end of 2023, and this number has continued to decline. Baby boomers have shown increased engagement, while Gen X and millennials have experienced declines. The decline in engagement among younger workers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, is a significant concern. Factors contributing to disengagement include lack of clarity, dissatisfaction, la...
Jun 20, 2024•21 min
The conversation explores the topic of whether leaders are driven by character or emotion. It discusses the importance of being character-driven and the negative impact of being emotionally-driven. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to make character-based decisions, be committed rather than convenience-driven, and let action control their attitude. It also emphasizes the importance of being resilient and continuing to lead when problems arise. The conversation concludes by encoura...
Jun 13, 2024•23 min
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore a simple system for leadership success inspired by legendary coach John Wooden. They outline the importance of maintaining personal and team conditioning, ensuring mastery of fundamentals, and fostering unity within the team. They provide actionable insights into how leaders can implement these principles to create a winning culture. The episode equips listeners with practical strategies to elevate their leadership and drive remarkable result...
Jun 06, 2024•25 min
The conversation revolves around the topic of winning the relationship game and how leaders can lift people up and create positive relationships. The hosts discuss the different types of people in relationships, including adders, subtractors, multipliers, and dividers. They emphasize the importance of intentional encouragement and kindness in lifting others up. The conversation also touches on the impact of relationships on leadership effectiveness and organizational culture. References: Downloa...
May 30, 2024•20 min
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede look at the crucial skill of delegation, a topic frequently surfacing during coaching calls with leaders at various levels. They discuss how mastering delegation can unleash your team's potential, spread decision-making effectively, and ultimately lead to remarkable results. The episode explores the pitfalls leaders often face, such as the urge to do everything themselves or the misconception that good leadership means being proficient in all tasks. ...
May 23, 2024•20 min
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the concept of accountability within leadership teams. They assert that creating a culture of accountability significantly enhances team productivity and engagement, and they discuss strategies for leaders to model accountability. References: Download the FREE Learner Guide for this episode at MaxwellLeadership.com/Podcast. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam. Buy John C. Maxwell's new book, ...
May 16, 2024•22 min
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss coaching for growth and the importance of being a coaching leader. They explore the concept of a culture of growth and how it can boost collaboration, innovation, and resilience. The hosts highlight the key qualities of effective coaches, including assessing the readiness of the team, providing clear direction and support, challenging individuals to grow, exhibiting vulnerability and trust, and celebrating progress and success. They emphasize...
May 09, 2024•17 min
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss five trends that will define work in 2024 according to Harvard Business Review. The trends include the hybrid work evolution, push back against "workism," caregiving policies, generational shifts, and the rise of the portfolio life. They explore the impact of these trends on leadership and provide insights on how leaders can navigate and adapt to these changes. References: Download the FREE Learner Guide for this episode at MaxwellLeadership....
May 02, 2024•21 min
In this episode, Chris Goede and Jared Cagle discuss the importance of embracing authenticity as a leader. They emphasize the need for leaders to be honest, open, and vulnerable with their teams, as this builds trust and allows for stronger relationships. They also highlight the significance of prioritizing character over reputation, as character is what truly defines a leader. Additionally, they discuss the power of making choices and the impact it has on leadership development. Overall, the ep...
Apr 25, 2024•25 min
In this episode, we explore the critical responsibility leaders hold in embodying and promoting accountability, both personally and within their teams. We unpack the concept of high road leadership, drawing on revealing insights from John Maxwell's upcoming book and present an engaging conversation on the distinction between taking accountability and simply being accountable, driving home the active nature of genuine leadership. We underscore the transformative impact of sharing personal learnin...
Apr 18, 2024•22 min
In this episode, listeners will gain valuable insights into the critical importance of addressing conflict as a leader. With the acknowledgment of the rising level of workplace conflict, there is a need for leaders to skillfully manage and resolve team conflicts effectively. The episode delves into the distinction between conflict management and conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of not just managing conflicts, but finding solutions that satisfy the needs and concerns of all parties...
Apr 11, 2024•23 min
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede dive into the essential strategies for winning as a leader, exploring the key actions leaders take to secure victory for their teams! The framework of fostering unity of vision, embracing diversity of skills, and developing individual potential is discussed in depth. References: Download the FREE Learner Guide for this episode at MaxwellLeadership.com/Podcast. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam....
Apr 04, 2024•19 min
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. References: Download the FREE Learner Guide for this episode! Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!...
Mar 28, 2024•17 min
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. References: Download the FREE Learner Guide for this episode at M...
Mar 21, 2024•23 min
Despite the tendency to view leadership as simply being in charge, this episode emphasizes that true leadership involves influence and not just positional authority. When developing influence as a leader understanding the significance of character, relationships, knowledge, intuition, experience, past successes, and competence Is key but nothing Is more Important than having the right motive. This episode is sponsored by Visit Orlando. Whether for business or entertainment, visit Orlando, where ...
Mar 14, 2024•19 min
In this episode we explore the vital significance of influence and engagement in driving transformation. From understanding various reactions to change, from resistance to acceptance and beyond, to unraveling the pivotal role of effective communication in guiding individuals along this journey. References: Download the FREE Learner Guide for this episode at MaxwellLeadership.com/Podcast Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!...
Mar 07, 2024•16 min
Successful change leaders communicate the vision of the future and involve employees in decision-making early on, strengthening their commitment to change. They also devote more of their own time to the change effort and focus on the big picture. References: Download the FREE Learner Guide at MaxwellLeadership.com/Podcast Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!...
Feb 29, 2024•21 min
