Seven Decades of Lessons (and A Gift)
This Saturday, I will turn 74 years old. Like most birthdays when you get older,...
How You (Yes, You!) Can Change the World
If I told you that the fate of the world rested on your shoulders, how...
Four Tests of Your Leadership
We’re already in the middle of August, and as the calendar tips toward Fall, there’s...
What’s In Your Toolbox?
Do you know what 70% of Americans have opted to do during the Covid quarantine?...
The Future Is Now – Are You Ready?
One of the attributes of a leader is the ability to see more and before...
Build Your Team’s Scoreboard
If you lead a team, a division, or an organization, you know that one of...
Mark Cole: A More Brilliant Future
The first half of 2020 hasn’t been what anyone expected. In fact, the challenges of...
Mark Cole: Responding to Setbacks
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the world, leaders of all kinds are being...
Mark Cole: The Key Is To Serve
Almost fifty years ago, John Maxwell heard Zig Ziglar say something at an event that...
Making the Difficult–But RIGHT–Decision
The past few days have been busy. I’m in Israel on a trip with several...
Leading Through Frightening Times
I’ve often said there are no two consecutive good days in the life of a...
Mark Cole: Character – Your Most Important Asset
Character is every leader’s most important asset. And like any good asset, it can be...
Before You Share, Ask Yourself: Do I Want Accountability or Approval?
Imagine you’re sitting in a meeting, and a thought suddenly pops into your head. It’s...
Never Leave Behind an Empty Chair
The other day, Mark Cole, the CEO of all our companies, asked a question to...
Mark Cole: For Your Dream, Believing Isn’t Enough
There was a popular song in the 90’s called “I Believe I Can Fly.” The...
5 Takeaways from the Launch of The Leader’s Greatest Return
Yesterday, my team joined me in New York City for the official release of my...
Developing the Power of Perspective
If you’re a leader, you should be developing other leaders. It’s the single-greatest investment you...
Five Areas of Personal Growth Where You Should Be the Expert
Every year, as part of our company’s culture, we encourage our team members to come...
2020: A Year of Pioneers and Investors
I recently finished reading two of the best books I’ve ever read, and I read...
Mark Cole: 2020 Hindsight
As we enter a new year and a new decade, there’s a lot of talk around what...
A Christmas Gift for Your Year-End Review
Dear friend— Three weeks ago, I shared some thoughts on using the end of the year...
Gifts That Make a Difference
Christmas is next week, and depending upon your personality, you’re either finished with your Christmas...
Bring the Joy
Tonight, the members of our teams will gather for a One Company party to celebrate...
What Are You Reflecting On?
What will you remember about 2019? As the last days of this year trickle by...
Mark Cole: Find Your Sweet Spot
One of the greatest coaches of all time, John Wooden, was famous for getting the...
Lift Your Lid
When the Scientific Revolution commenced roughly 400 years ago, humans began to seek more rational...
Mark Cole: Five Tools for Communicating Vision
One of my favorite lessons John Maxwell teaches is, “A leader is one who knows...
Mark Cole: Everything Big Starts Small
What’s your dream? Think about it—what is the one thing that you would love to...
You Go Where Your Thoughts Go
This week on the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re finishing up a three-part series on Attitude:...
Mark Cole: It’s All About People
Leadership is all about people; always has been, always will be. If you’re like me,...