#157 John Maxwell on How to Jumpstart Your Personal Growth with High Level Leadership | Impact Theory
On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, John C. Maxwell explains why everyone has to go through adversity, and shows the best way to learn the most you can from experience. Specifically, he details the precise questions you should ask other leaders, describes the methods he uses to reflect on both hardships and successes, and explains exactly how you should go about having hard conversations with your peers and teammates. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership. \nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nLeadership is nothing more or less than influence [2:59] \nJohn explains the power and value of connecting [3:39] \nEverything rises and falls on leadership [5:06] \nJohn discusses the extent to which leadership comes from your environment and mentors [6:29] \n\u201cI changed from a goal mindset to a growth mindset\u201d [9:37] \nWe influence people by intentionally adding value to their lives [10:37] \nJohn details strategies for learning leadership skills [14:05] \nBefore you lead people you have to find them [16:34] \nJohn claims that character is mostly developed out of adversity [18:34] \nJohn describes a U-turn leader [21:40] \nJohn advocates that competence and skills come from years of practice [22:42] \nJohn explains how he reflects and how he learns from experience [24:10] \nJohn explains how he deals with the hard conversations [25:42] \nWhat are the keys to developing leaders in your organization? [31:54] \nJohn tells a fascinating story about how influence works in groups [37:38] \nJohn then tells a great story about how to fail completely as a leader [41:31] \nJohn shares the impact he wants to have on the world [43:31]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW:\xa0WEBSITE: johnmaxwell.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/30SqXL1\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/30SuBEW\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2Gj6mWM\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices