A Character-First Leadership Intensive
Inside-Out Leadership 2.0: Become the Leader Others Want to Follow
Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 is a practical, transformational leadership journey grounded in John Maxwell’s classic work Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. You’ll move beyond theory and into daily habits that reshape your character, deepen your influence, and elevate your impact from the inside out.
Designed for emerging and established leaders alike, this course helps you internalize and apply Maxwell’s principles like influence, priorities, and character to real situations in your work, family, and community.
WHEN: Mondays: July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, and September 21, plus Thursday, September 10, 2026
TIME: 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM on each of those six dates.
WHERE: Virtual on Zoom
Program Overview
A leadership journey rooted in Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 is a guided implementation experience inspired by John Maxwell’s landmark book Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. Instead of just reading about leadership, you’ll turn Maxwell’s principles into personalized practices that reshape how you think, decide, and lead every day.
Across the program, you’ll work from the inside out, starting with your character, values, and mindset before focusing on external skills like influence, communication, and problem-solving. Each module connects directly to core ideas from Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 and then translates them into clear actions in your career, relationships, and calling.
You’ll leave with a personalized leadership playbook, practical tools, and the confidence that your growth is anchored in time-tested, world-renowned leadership principles.
Is this for you?
You want to grow as a leader even if you don’t have a formal title yet.
You admire John Maxwell’s work and want support applying Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 to your life.
You feel a gap between the leader you are today and the leader you know you could become.
You’re ready to strengthen your character, sharpen your priorities, and expand your influence.
You prefer structured guidance, reflection prompts, and practical tools over theory alone.
If this resonates, Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 will give you the structure, accountability, and encouragement to finally become that leader from the inside out.
Curriculum
Apply Maxwell’s Leadership Principles Through Practice
3 Interactive Sessions
This interactive curriculum emphasizes strengthening internal leadership qualities, character, influence, attitude, and priorities through guided practice, peer exercises, and real-world application.
Each session pairs complementary themes and delivers clear learning objectives you will practice and apply between meetings.
Session 1 • Foundations & Applied Influence
Practice: Decide to Lead and Apply Influence
Begin from the inside out: translate Maxwell’s core ideas into daily leadership practice.
- Clarify personal leadership vision and daily habits to support it
- Assess current influence zones and identify immediate actions to expand them
- Practice high-trust communication through guided exercises
- Leave with a short action plan to apply in the coming week
- Map your current sphere of influence and quick wins
- Practice trust-building conversations
- Create an influence-expansion micro-experiment
Session 2 • Priorities & Problem-Solving
Practice: Lead Your Time and Solve Problems
Convert priorities into practiced rhythms and work through live-case scenarios for practical solutions.
- Clarify top priorities and align weekly rhythms
- Audit commitments and create a values-first plan
- Practice a decision-making framework on a current problem
- Use a step-by-step framework for tough decisions
- Turn a past setback into a practical learning plan
- Develop resilience rituals to sustain leadership in challenges
Session 3 • Character & Integration
Practice: Become the Same Person — Applied Integration
Deepen character practices and integrate lessons into a personalized leadership plan.
- Identify 'character leaks' and design guardrails
- Practice accountability conversations
- Create a personal growth plan rooted in values
- Articulate a compelling personal leadership vision
- Set aligned goals with measurable practice steps
- Build a 12‑month 'inside-out' practice rhythm
Outcomes
What changes when you lead from the inside out?
Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 is not about quick hacks. It’s about embodying the principles from Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 so consistently that people around you can’t help but notice the difference.
Here’s what past participants commonly experience when they apply these principles in real-world leadership situations:
Stronger character & integrity
You’ll align your actions with your values, echoing Maxwell’s emphasis that character is the foundation of sustainable leadership.
Greater influence without forcing it
As you live out Maxwell’s influence principles, you’ll notice people seeking your input, trusting your judgment, and following your lead more naturally.
Clarity in priorities and decisions
You’ll stop feeling pulled in a hundred directions and start making confident decisions grounded in what matters most.
Resilience in real-world challenges
By applying Maxwell’s problem-solving and growth principles, you’ll become the calm, steady presence others rely on when things get tough.
Confidence in your leadership identity
You’ll no longer question whether you’re “really” a leader you’ll have the habits, track record, and mindset to know that you are.
A lasting growth plan beyond the course
You’ll leave with a clear, Maxwell-inspired roadmap for your next year of growth so your transformation continues long after the sessions end.
Meet Your Guide
A certified Maxwell leadership coach who lives these principles daily
Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 is led by Julie Page, a certified John Maxwell Team coach and leadership trainer with over a decade of experience helping emerging and seasoned leaders apply Maxwell’s ideas in practical, real-world contexts.
Having taught through Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 with teams, non-profit boards, and individual clients, Julie designed this program to bridge the gap between inspiration and implementation. Every session blends teaching, guided reflection, and practical assignments that help you embody Maxwell’s principles in your own story.
Certified member of the John Maxwell Team (Coaching, Speaking, Training)
Has facilitated dozens of Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 studies and workshops
Background in corporate / ministry / entrepreneurship, leading diverse teams and initiatives
Known for a warm, honest, and practical coaching style, high on challenge and high on support
You won’t just be taught about leadership. You’ll be mentored by someone who has wrestled with these principles personally and walked alongside hundreds of others doing the same.
FAQ
Questions about Inside-Out Leadership 2.0
If you don’t see your question here, reach out and we’ll be glad to help.
Do I need to read John Maxwell’s "Developing the Leader Within You 2.0" before taking this course?
No. Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 is designed so you can fully participate even if you’ve never read the book. Each module highlights key principles from "Developing the Leader Within You 2.0" and then walks you through how to apply them. That said, many participants choose to read or listen to the book alongside the course for added depth.
How is this course different from just reading the book?
Reading a great book can inspire you for a moment; this course is built to transform you over time. Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 adds live teaching, coaching, reflection prompts, real-world assignments, and accountability. Instead of asking, "What did Maxwell say?" we ask, "What does this mean for the decisions you’re making this week, in your actual context?"
Is Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 officially affiliated with John Maxwell?
This program is created and led by a certified John Maxwell Team coach and is deeply grounded in the principles from "Developing the Leader Within You 2.0". However, Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 is its own independent application program and is not an official product of The John Maxwell Company.
How much time should I plan to invest each week?
Plan for approximately 2–3 hours per week: 60–90 minutes for teaching and discussion (if you’re in a live cohort), plus 60–90 minutes for reflection and practical assignments. The Self-Paced Essentials track lets you flex this time around your schedule.
What if I can’t attend the live cohort sessions?
All live cohort sessions are recorded, and replays are made available within 24–48 hours. You can submit questions in advance, watch on your own time, and still complete the reflection and implementation assignments.
Is there a faith component to this course?
John Maxwell’s leadership principles are applicable in both faith-based and marketplace contexts. Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 honors that heritage and is designed to serve leaders in a variety of settings. If you are a person of faith, you’ll find plenty of space to integrate these principles with your beliefs; if not, the content remains deeply practical and relevant.
Your Next Step
If the principles of John Maxwell’s Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 have stirred something in you, or if you’re simply ready to become a leader others want to follow Inside-Out Leadership 2.0 is your next right step.
Over the coming weeks, you can either keep leading on autopilot or choose to intentionally build the character, clarity, and confidence that will shape the next decade of your life.
Spots in each live cohort are limited to keep the experience personal. If this is your time, take your step.