# #385: Alertness: A Leadership Discipline You Can't Delegate

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Podcast: [Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-executive-podcast-930531)
Published: 2026-02-26T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-385
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## Resource

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the vital role of alertness as a leadership discipline. They explain how leaders must consistently tune in to their own tendencies, their teams, and their organizational environment to prevent problems before they escalate. The conversation highlights practical strategies for developing greater self-awareness, organizational alertness, and environmental curiosity, helping leaders notice signals others might miss. Listeners will gain actionable questions and reflective practices designed to build the discipline of alertness, fostering stronger teams and healthier organizational cultures. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

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