Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast
The Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast provides leadership training and coaching based on the principles of its founder John C. Maxwell.
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This week, Chris Goede and Perry Holley are joined again by Dr. Greg Steely to explore how systems consistently outperform individual heroics in driving organizational success. Leaders often celebrate working harder and longer hours, yet neglect the long-term benefits of building effective systems. This discussion focuses on the importance of creating guardrails—simple or comp...
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In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and guest Greg Steely explore the critical difference between momentum and clarity in leadership. They share practical strategies for ensuring organizational clarity, like the "clarity sandwich" approach and aligning team members around a shared purpose. They discuss common pitfalls leaders face when relying too much on activity and energy...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore practical strategies for improving results in periods of underperformance. They discuss the critical role of clarity in expectations, outlining how leaders can identify gaps in communication and simplify complex processes for better outcomes. They also highlight the need to focus on developing people rather than clamping down wit...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore what it takes to design a workplace culture where people genuinely want to stay. They outline the critical role that psychological safety, meaningful autonomy, and consistent leadership play in building loyalty rather than just retention. They also discuss the power of growth opportunities, recognition, ...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore why culture consistently shapes organizational success more than strategy alone. They share practical examples of how leaders can close the gap between stated values and everyday behaviors, ensuring the team's actions truly reflect the company's core beliefs. They highlight specific steps leaders can take to build trust, promote ...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore eight key questions leaders should ask themselves to build a memorable leadership legacy. They discuss how true leadership involves developing others, creating clarity, and fostering an environment where team members feel safe to share the truth. They also examine the importance of building future leaders, being transformational ...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holly explore the challenge of managing cognitive overload in today's workplace. They talk about the generational differences in how employees approach boundaries between work and personal life, highlighting the importance of understanding individual needs. They introduce a practical "RESET" framework to help leaders create healthier environmen...
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In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Tricia Sciortino explore how executives can harness the power of a strong executive assistant to maximize their leadership impact. They discuss strategies for building trust, delegating effectively, and rethinking the leader-assistant partnership as both roles and organizations evolve. Tricia shares practical ...
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In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede answer key leadership questions submitted by listeners, offering practical advice for real-world challenges, including:
- coaching young leaders to shift from self-focused language to team-oriented communication
- how new leaders can maximize their first 90 days by building relationships, listening, and learning rather than rushing into...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore how leaders can gain a return on failure by shifting their mindset and approach. They encourage listeners to view failure not as part of their identity but as a valuable learning opportunity that fuels growth and innovation. The hosts break down strategies for differe...
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In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the crucial difference between being nice and being kind as a leader. They explain how avoiding difficult conversations might seem nice, but choosing kindness—delivering honest, clear feedback with care—actually drives growth and trust within teams. Through practical examples and personal stories, they show listeners ...
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Wondering how much it costs to develop your teams? In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede share research that shows how investment in leadership development not only increases team effectiveness, but also positively impacts employee engagement and retention. They discuss how developing leaders can multiply productivity, reduce turnover, and shape a strong company culture. Get...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley sit down with speaker and executive coach 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 daily actions and choices. They also highlight the necessity for leaders to set personal guardrails and maintain authen...
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In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley bring back leadership expert Farshad Ashl to continue exploring how leaders can create an AI-ready culture, centering on curiosity, collaboration, and empowering innovation within their teams. They discuss strategies for building trust and transparency around AI adoption, ensuring that ethical considerations and people remain at the hear...
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In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and leadership expert Farshad Asl explore the evolving role of AI in leadership and how it can amplify, rather than replace, a leader's impact. They show listeners the value of integrating multiple dimensions of leadership to drive both personal and organizational growth. The conversation highlights the importance of taking action on AI a...
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In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore why organizations should focus on growing their people before promoting them. They discuss the pitfalls of promoting high performers without adequate leadership development and how this impacts team engagement and organizational performance. They share research-based strategies for identifying and preparing high-potential emplo...
In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and Don Yaeger continue to explore the practical steps leaders can take to create and sustain momentum within their organizations. They share a visual model that helps leaders understand the importance of preparation, culture, and the recruitment of team members who prioritize group success. Listeners learn how belief and mindset work together to drive sustained momentum, and why consiste...
In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and guest Don Yeager the critical role momentum plays in leadership. They share research and real-world stories to clarify why leaders must not only recognize but also actively create and sustain momentum within their teams. The discussion highlights the importance of spotting and leveraging the "spark" that ignites progress, as well as celebrating small victories to build belief and enga...
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In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the hidden advantage of margin in leadership and why it is essential for long-term success. They discuss the challenges leaders face in creating and protecting margin, including the tendency to equate busyness with productivity and value. The conversation highlights practical strategies for building margin into calendars, decisi...
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In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore actionable strategies for leaders to eliminate stress at its source rather than just manage its symptoms. They share practical habits such as preparing the night before, protecting time for deep work, and maintaining one prioritized list, which help leaders create structure and...
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