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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 42 MIN

Leadership Rhythm: When to Push, Pull, or be Patient

from Maxwell Leadership Podcast · host John Maxwell

Ever wondered what dancing and effective leadership have in common? It's all about rhythm. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can know when to push your people, when to pull them, and when to be patient with them in the process.   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared, as well as give you practical advice for how you can apply it to your personal life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  When you push people, you make pioneers out of them.  It's easy to lose focus on long-term goals when you get caught up in putting out daily fires.  Continually build your ability to read what approach your team needs from you as their leader in the moment.   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leadership Rhythm: When to Push, Pull, or be Patient Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Rhythm and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."  This episode is sponsored by BELAY:  Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.     To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, 10 Strategies to Unleash Your Productivity. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get 15% off John Maxwell's leadership guide High Road Leadership using code RHYTHM at checkout (expiring 8/19) Enroll in the High Road Leadership online course for $199 (reg. $299) Discover the 7 timeless principles for effective leaders when you get your copy of Love Works by Joel Manby What You Focus on Expands (Part 1) Podcast Episode  5 Ways to Win With People Podcast Episode  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor's Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

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