Hey Leaders, Have you ever said, “I’ve always wanted to do that…” — but never actually did it? In this week's powerful TED Talk Tuesday, Matt Cutts challenges us with a simple but life-changing idea: Try something new for 30 days. Try Something New for 30 Days | Matt Cutts Here’s what stands out: The next 30 days are going to pass whether you take action or not… so why not use that time to grow? Cutts reminds us that transformation doesn’t require massive, overwhelming change. In fact, small, consistent actions are what create lasting impact. At Axis Leadership, we believe growth starts with intentional decisions—daily disciplines that shape who you become. Want to become a better leader? Start with one new habit for the next 30 days: - Read 10 minutes a day - Practice active listening - Speak life into your team - Reflect before you react Leadership isn’t built in a moment… it’s built in consistent moments. So here’s my question for you: What will you commit to for the next 30 days? Remember—Better People, Better World. - Dr. Joe

Hey Leaders, Failure can either hold you back or become fuel for your growth. In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday episode the Maxwell Leadership Podcast's 400th episode! — John Maxwell joins Mark Cole for a glimpse into John's upcoming book, How to Get a Return on Failure, and a perspective-shifting discussion on how you can invest failure to fuel resilience, sharpen your judgment, and accelerate your impact. Key takeaways: - Your response to failure determines whether it becomes an asset or a liability. - Success and failure must be kept together; embracing both builds resilience and humility for lasting leadership. - Progress isn’t about avoiding mistakes—it’s about learning, improving, and moving on with greater wisdom each time.   Click here to listen https://youtu.be/85muWyJ0dD8?si=QaB0jP602KqqRdoT. The BONUS resource for this episode is the Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. - Dr. Joe

I had a wonderful time delivering the keynote address at the 116 Air Control Wing’s Annual Awards Ceremony at Robins Air Force Base on 3/7/2026. That’s my old unit from my days flying the JSTARS aircraft. It was a joy seeing so many familiar faces. The Air Force family is indeed a family for life! 🙏🏾

Most people think talking more means more clarity, but all more words do is create "More noise." Clear leaders do something different: - They turn vague ideas into one simple message - They say only what’s needed for people to understand Think of your message as the destination and extra words as stop signs along the way. The fewer unnecessary stops, the faster people “Get it.” What’s one message you could say with fewer, clearer words this week? Drop it below 👇

Hey Leaders, Progress builds momentum. In this week's Thinker Thursday article, “The Power of Small Wins,” Harvard Business Review explains that recognizing small, meaningful progress boosts motivation, engagement, and performance. Strong leaders: - Celebrate progress, not just outcomes - Recognize effort and movement forward - Help teams see growth in real time When people see progress, they stay motivated. Leadership isn’t just about big results, it’s about consistent forward movement. Better People. Better World. 🔗 Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P_XFdZo6F6nar-f0PwTfNlRU4_J-TOC0/view?usp=sharing 💬 Let’s discuss: What small win can you recognize on your team this week? - Dr. Joe