
Good Leaders Make Friends, Not Fans
Published: July 22, 2026
Duration: 39:06
Are you letting your success create distance between you and your team? In this episode, John Maxwell unpacks why leadership success can easily lead to isolation—and what you can do to resist it. Discover how making friends (not just fans) helps you stay relatable, authentic, and influential.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life strategies to help you put connection at the heart of your leadership journey.
Key Takeaways
Success can isolate, but connection is the cure. Intentional relationships keep leaders grounded and approachable.
Service trumps ti...