Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast

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 likab

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, assi

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 h

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

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

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

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 emphasiz

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 cul

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 als

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