Maxwell Leadership Blog

Is work-life balance even possible? It’s a question I hear repeatedly in my work with high-performance leaders. Perhaps it’s the wrong question? The reality is, there is no such thing as balance considering, if you exclude sleep, most people spend way more time at work than they do at home. I once heard balance defined […]

I met a young employee at Toyota who told me what he loved most about his workplace. Believe it or not, he wasn’t in a white-collar position. He worked on the assembly line, but he was satisfied, nonetheless. To be honest, I was surprised. He did not fit the typical profile of a twenty-something who […]

Balancing innovation with autonomy is a challenge many leaders face. Too often, leaders fall into the trap of micromanagement, thinking that oversight will lead to better results. However, the secret to fostering a truly innovative team lies not in control but in empowerment. Great leaders focus on unlocking the motivation that already exists within their […]

What comes to mind when you hear the word “excellence?” We all have definition for what the word means, but more than likely, the image that comes to mind when we hear the word is different for everyone. For me, excellence requires more than being good at something. It is not something you do; it […]

Servant leadership is a bit of a buzzword these days, and at Maxwell Leadership we’re all about it. But before you can truly be a servant leader, it’s essential we grasp what a servant leader mindset is all about. Trying to practice servant leadership without adopting the servant mindset is pointless. But getting it right […]

Executives today face a multitude of complex challenges, from navigating rapid technological changes to managing global competition and talent acquisition. These pressures demand more than just sharp business acumen—they require exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. These skills are often best gained by and through executive coaching. Executive coaching works as a dedicated partner whose […]

About 18 months ago, my business partner and I had one of our many meetings to discuss the future of our business – where we were, where we wanted to go, what our goals were – you know, a typical strategizing session. Neither of us can remember who said it first, but one of us […]

Recently, my pastor, Todd Mullins, challenged our congregation at Christ Fellowship to adopt a biblical perspective of who we are as Christians and how to live our lives. As he did this, he reminded us of three powerful truths about ourselves as followers of Christ: 1. WE ARE NOT ONLY CITIZENS OF A COUNTRY—WE ARE […]

John Maxwell says, “If you have momentum, it’ll actually solve 80% of your problems without you even knowing.” We see this play out in several arenas—in sports, a team will gain a lot of momentum, to the point the opposing coach calls a time out. In our communities, we’ll rally around a cause and momentum […]

As a leader, how do you approach challenges in your organization? Do you see them as problems to be solved, or puzzles to be pieced together? In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, this distinction could be the key to unlocking innovation and thriving in uncertain times. The shift from problem-solving to puzzle-solving isn’t just a […]