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Great Leaders are Willing to Make Hard Decisions

Maxwell Leadership Podcast

About this episode

Are you facing a decision that no one else wants to make? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why great leaders are defined by their willingness to step up and make hard choices when it matters most. 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dig into the practical strategies leaders can use to turn courageous decision-making into everyday action. 

Key takeaways: 

  • The deciding difference between a leader and a non-leader is the willingness to make the hard choices.
  • "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." — Peter Drucker
  • The timing of a decision is as important as the decision itself.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Great Leaders are Willing to Make Hard Decisions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HardDecisions and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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