#389: Margin — The Hidden Advantage of Great Leaders

Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the hidden advantage of margin in leadership and why it is essential for long-term success. They discuss the challenges leaders face in creating and protecting margin, including the tendency to equate busyness with productivity and value. The conversation highlights practical strategies for building margin into calendars, decision-making, and emotional energy, while encouraging leaders to delegate more effectively and empower their teams. Listeners will gain actionable advice on managing energy, not just time, so they can make better decisions, lead with resilience, and ultimately have a greater impact on their organizations.

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#389: Margin — The Hidden Advantage of Great Leaders is an episode from John Maxwell Company Executive Leadership Podcast by Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast.

This episode is 24:36 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2026.

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