All's Well That Begins Well
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
John Maxwell
4.8 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 16 July 2025
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Plato said, “The beginning is the most important part of the work” -- and in today’s episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can set your people up for success at the start of any project!
After his lesson, Mark Cole sits down to talk about John’s insights and give you practical advice on how you can apply them to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
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Your job as a leader is to get your people on the right track.
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With release comes responsibility.
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We compliment the gifts of our people too much and their choices not enough.
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| 0:00.0 | Are you needing a break this summer, but just not sure how you're going to find the time? |
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| 1:41.9 | This is the podcast that adds value to leaders who multiply value to others. |
| 1:47.0 | I'm Mark Cole, and today, John Maxwell will be giving us a lesson on how you can help your team begin well and get on the right track. |
| 1:57.0 | In fact, we say this, all's well that begins well. |
| 2:06.5 | John will make a statement today that I believe will grip you and grab you while he's teaching. |
| 2:11.9 | He says this, all players have a place where they add the most value. |
| 2:19.4 | Don't you want to be a teammate that you add the most value in a place that is right for you? |
| 2:25.0 | Hey, leader, don't you want to get people in the right place where they can add the most value to the team around them? |
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