Executive Leadership Podcast

Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the significance of likability in effective leadership. They discuss how likability can impact team engagement and influence, encouraging leaders not to overlook the importance of this trait, and suggest practical strategies for becoming more likable. Listen and learn the invaluable insights into the role of emotional intelligence and authenticity […]

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley tackle the challenge of leading effective meetings. They present practical strategies and offer actionable advice for leaders striving to make their meetings more efficient and impactful. References: Pre-order John Maxwell’s new book High Road Leadership! Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Get the Maxwell Leadership Growth […]

In this 300th episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley tackle a crucial topic for all leaders: dealing with difficult employees. They share key insights on why addressing this issue is essential for growth and team cohesion and highlight the importance of understanding your influence, being clear on core values, […]

In today’s episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley are diving deep into the crucial topic of managing impact over intent. Often as leaders, we have the best intentions, but how our actions are perceived can lead to a very different impact. They will unpack the gap between intent and perception, explore how our personalities and […]

In today’s episode, hosts Chris Goede and Perry Holley tackle a critical challenge many organizations face: complacency and its impact on performance. They explore the signs of complacency, its detrimental effects, and practical strategies leaders can implement to maintain high performance and engagement within their teams. References: Pre-order John Maxwell’s new book High Road Leadership! […]

In this episode, we address the pressing issue of declining employee engagement and why it matters to leaders. Chris and Perry present eye-opening data from a recent Gallup survey and highlight specific challenges faced by different generational groups, especially millennials and Gen Z. They also explore actionable strategies for leaders to improve communication, mentorship, and […]

This episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede tackle the critical distinction between being driven by character versus emotion. They stress the importance of managing one’s reactions and responses to maintain influence and leadership effectiveness and highlight the benefits of principle-based decision-making and staying committed, even when issues arise. Additionally, they look at the value of […]

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 […]

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 also touches […]

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 […]