Maxwell Leadership Blog

Investing in yourself as a leader is one of the most impactful decisions you can make. Leadership isn’t static—it grows, evolves, and adapts to challenges. Executive coaching is a powerful tool to help leaders unlock their potential, strengthen their skills, and lead with clarity and purpose. But many people wonder: how much does executive coaching […]

As we head into the first quarter of this new year, it’s important to kick off with a strong foundation. For me, that means taking stock of my leadership influence—specifically, how am I developing myself to this high calling of leadership? While most people evaluate their leadership based on their management skills, leadership requires more […]

Think for a moment about one of the best work cultures you’ve been a part of. I bet I can predict what you experienced: If I had to boil all of those things down to one word – I’d say that word is “trust.” You trusted your leader. You trusted your coworkers. You trusted the […]

Leadership is an ongoing journey. Each step forward brings new opportunities to grow, inspire, and make an impact. But even the most driven leaders sometimes encounter challenges that can feel like uncharted territory. That’s where an executive coach comes in—not as someone who provides all the answers, but as a guide who helps uncover them […]

Look at my to-do list. See how busy I am? Does this sound familiar? In our personal and professional lives, we often feel like we’re barely hanging on; we live and die by a flimsy “sticky note strategy” and wear busy as a badge of honor. But this strategy isn’t sustainable—and even if it were, […]

It’s every leader’s favorite time of year (or maybe just mine?)—when we unwrap that fresh new planner, sit down with an uninterrupted block of time, and map out goals and plans for the new year at hand. I love taking time at the end of the year to reflect on the past and plan for […]

At a Maxwell Leadership conference, I had the privilege of hearing Angela Ahrendts speak. Angela, who served as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail from 2014 to 2019 and as CEO of Burberry from 2006 to 2014, was talking about her leadership journey. She said that the best advice she ever received was from her […]

Leadership is the heartbeat of any organization. It influences the atmosphere, shapes goals, and directly affects every individual’s experience within a team or community. Some leaders seem to leave a mark that lasts, inspiring their people to contribute their best and embrace meaningful change. This is the essence of high-impact leadership. In contrast, traditional leadership, […]

Two years ago yesterday, my son and I were in a car accident that changed our lives.  Another driver failed to stop at a stop sign, and in that moment, everything shifted. My son thankfully recovered from his concussion within two months, but my own recovery was far more challenging. Over the next 22 months, […]

With Christmas fast approaching, many people are feeling stressed by the expectations, shopping, and obligations that come with the holiday season. While it’s important to give of yourself, it’s equally important to engage in some extra “self-care” during the holiday season. A variety of issues cause stress during the holidays, including overspending, social obligations (parties, […]