Grow as a Leader in 2025: Lessons from John Maxwell

Grow as a Leader in 2025: Lessons from John Maxwell

As we look ahead to 2025, one of the most powerful ways to elevate ourselves and our impact is by embracing growth as leaders. Whether for yourself, your family, your team, your clients, or your community, leadership is a skill that can transform not only your life but the lives of those around you.

This past week, Alyce and I had the incredible opportunity to learn directly from John Maxwell, one of the world’s foremost leadership experts. It was a timely reminder of the profound impact his teachings can have on us as individuals and leaders. The principles he shares are not just theoretical—they are practical, actionable, and transformative.

John Maxwell’s Leadership Philosophy focuses on one key idea: raising our leadership lids. He emphasizes that our growth as leaders is often limited by our own mindset, beliefs, and actions. The higher we raise our personal leadership lid, the more influence we can have in all areas of our lives—professionally and personally. Maxwell’s teachings encourage leaders to break through these self-imposed limits and continually seek growth and development.

Some of the key takeaways from our experience with Maxwell include:

• Intentional Growth: Leadership is a lifelong journey. Growth doesn’t happen by accident, it requires focus and effort.

• Empowering Others: A true leader not only develops themselves but also lifts up those around them, helping others reach their full potential.

• Influence Over Authority: Leadership isn’t about titles or positions; it’s about influence, and that influence can positively shape teams, communities, and organizations.

John Maxwell’s content consistently inspires leaders to push beyond their comfort zones, expand their capacity, and lead with purpose. Whether you are leading a team or leading yourself, these principles can have a profound effect on your leadership journey.

As we approach 2025, I encourage you to reflect on how you can grow as a leader—both for yourself and for those you serve. By applying the timeless wisdom of John Maxwell, we can all raise our leadership lids and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

Here’s to a year of growth, influence, and transformation!