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, a

#294: Winning the Relationship Game

13 days ago 20m 2s

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, m

#293: Mastering the Art of Delegation

20 days ago 19m 55s

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, s

#292: Cultivating a Culture of Accountability

27 days ago 22m 10s

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 strateg

#291: Coaching for Growth

May 9th, 2024 16m 43s

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 h

#290: 5 Trends that Will Define Work in 2024

May 2nd, 2024 21m 15s

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 s

#289: Becoming a High Road Leader (Part 2)

Apr 25th, 2024 25m 17s

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 rel

#288: Becoming a High Road Leader (Part 1)

Apr 18th, 2024 21m 54s

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 Maxwe

#287: Why Leaders Need to Address Conflict

Apr 11th, 2024 23m 23s

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 reso

#286: Things Leaders Do to Win

Apr 4th, 2024 19m 23s

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

E285: How Leaders Overcome the Ego Challenge

Mar 28th, 2024 16m 54s

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 o

#284: Answering Your Leadership Questions

Mar 21st, 2024 22m 32s

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

#283: Leader Change: From Position to Influence

Mar 14th, 2024 18m 55s

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 charac

#282: What If My Team Is Not Following My Change Lead?

Mar 7th, 2024 16m 16s

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 commu

#281: Communication Skills of Successful Change Leaders

Feb 29th, 2024 20m 57s

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 pictur

#280: Overcoming Resistance to Change

Feb 22nd, 2024 25m 30s

In this episode, you will discover practical strategies for heading off and reducing resistance to change within your team. By understanding the signs of resistance and uncovering what causes it, you can effectively address the various reasons

#279: Why Do the Majority (70%) of Change Efforts Fail?

Feb 15th, 2024 19m 33s

The staggering failure rate of change efforts stands at a significant 70%. Such a high failure rate sheds light on the pivotal role of people-related challenges that often lie at the heart of these failures, specifically, the resistance to chan

#278: How Can You Raise Your Change Game?

Feb 8th, 2024 20m 52s

In this episode, you'll learn how to raise your change game as a leader. We'll explore the importance of being proactive in identifying opportunities for change and taking the initiative to make necessary adjustments. You'll discover the signif

#277: Do You Have a Bias for Change?

Feb 1st, 2024 22m 54s

In this episode, you will gain practical insights on how to lead through change and recognize your own bias for change. Your personal bias and how it influences your leadership style can impact your ability to lead and influence your team. Disc

#276: Coaching Your Team to Become Change Agents

Jan 25th, 2024 21m 36s

This episode introduces practical strategies for coaching your team into effective change agents. Explore how to shift their mindset towards change by emphasizing the importance of authenticity, communication, and collaboration in successful le

#275: Leading Through Change (Part 2)

Jan 18th, 2024 16m 1s

In part 2, we explore leading through change with practical advice and insights. Discover the five key questions people have about their leader during change, and why walking the talk matters. Learn the contagious impact of belief and commitmen

#274: Leading Through Change (Part 1)

Jan 11th, 2024 18m 45s

In this episode, you’ll discover practical strategies for effective leadership during times of change. Learn how to foster innovation, maintain a strategic mindset, and take decisive action for optimal results. Gain valuable insights into the p

#273: New Years Decisions

Jan 4th, 2024 21m 35s

In this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into the art of making decisive, consistent decisions that drive success. Discover the significance of establishing minimum benchmarks in personal growth to cultivate reliable habits. Learn about t

#272: Chris and Perry's Top Learnings for 2023

Dec 28th, 2023 27m 15s

In this episode, you will gain insights into the common themes we observed throughout 2023. We'll take a look back at the: Importance of developing good habits even during good times Impact of maintaining consistent effort on the long-term su

#271: Top People Mistakes Leaders Make

Dec 21st, 2023 22m 53s

In this episode, we take a look at top people-mistakes leaders often make, and how to avoid them! We will discuss the importance of connecting with every person on your team and the significance of being accessible and approachable as a leader,