Week 9 – The Law of Magnetism “Who you are is who you attract.” Hello Leaders, Maxwell teaches us that we don’t attract who we want—we attract who we are. This law reminds us that the qualities within us act like a magnet, drawing in people with similar character, values, and mindset. 🔑 Key Takeaways from Chapter 9: - Attitudes attract: Positive leaders attract positive people. Negative leaders draw in negativity. - Values connect: Shared values create trust and loyalty. People are drawn to leaders who live out what they believe. - Energy multiplies: Driven, disciplined leaders naturally attract people who are also motivated and willing to grow. - Like attracts like: If you want stronger, more capable people on your team, you must first become stronger and more capable yourself. Leadership isn’t just about recruiting talent—it’s about developing yourself so that the right people naturally want to follow you. Reflection Question: What qualities in yourself do you see reflected in the people you attract—and what qualities do you need to develop to draw the kind of team you truly want?

Start your entrepreneurship journey with Boots to Business or Boots to Business-Reboot, a foundational entrepreneurial education and training program for transitioning service members, including National Guard and Reserve, Veterans of all eras, and spouses. 💰”Funded in part by a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 💻The Georgia VBOC at the Georgia VECTR Center | Virtual - Boots to Business (B2B) - Reboot | Intro to Entrepreneurship 👨🏾‍🏫Hosted by: The Georgia VBOC at the Georgia VECTR Center | Reginald Thompson, Director, GA VBOC 👸🏾Collaborating with: Eswari "The Goddess" Kalugasalam, Director of the IA and NE VBOC 💡Expert speakers: Wednesday, 8 October 🗣️10:00 AM - Susan Mell - Career Ownership Coach | The Entrepreneur's Source - Tampa, Florida Thursday, 9 October 💰10:00 AM - Ray Pennie - Chief of Business Advisory Services, ACE/WBC - Norcross & Savannah, Georgia ⚖️11:00 AM - Jordan Reab - Attorney at Law, Walker Hulbert, Gray & Moore, LLP - Perry, Georgia 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼2 PM - Theresa Irving - Director of Development, Owners in Honor | University of Missouri - Columbia Mears, Michigan 📅 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Recurrence: Occurs every day, effective 10/8/2025 until 10/9/2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) ⏰ There will be pre-assigned breaks between each Module and Lunch Break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (both days) 📚Topics will include: · What is Entrepreneurship? · Idea vs. Business Opportunity? · Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry · The Economics of Small Business · Selecting The Correct Legal Structure · Financing Your Venture · Business Planning · SBA Resources for You 💻Join the meeting from the link. 👉Meeting link: https://cgtc.webex.com/cgtc/j.php?MTID=ma079687e076052c3e5ee4987330819c3 👉Meeting number: 2632 135 9306 👉Password: YppUDvRF267

Here are a few pictures from the Macon Start-up Week Kickoff from last night. I was honored to serve on the panel. The panel also included the following: Jessica Walden – President & CEO, Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Monica Pirela – Founder & CEO, NotiVisión Georgia Benjamin Andrews – Statewide Program Manager, ATDC The panel was expertly moderated by Stephanie Howard, Lecturer of Marketing at Mercer University. We fielded questions ranging from what trends are rising to the surface of entrepreneurship, to what role does innovation play, to what statewide initiatives are there to support small business development. The resources and opportunities shared with participants were not only practical, but deeply encouraging. The landscape we presented, one full of hope, access, and possibility, gave attendees a clear vision of what’s available to them and what’s ahead if we keep building together. Events will be taking place all week. Here's a link to the Eventbrite page:

The Veterans Curation Program (VCP) is currently taking applications for the Fall Term that will begin on Monday, November 3, 2025. If you happen to know a veteran that is unemployed, underemployed, or is otherwise struggling with their post-military transition, please share this information about our program with them! The hiring flier is below, and you can find the application by following this link: https://lnkd.in/ex-Yt9Y

Greetings Members, Each week Axis Leadership spotlights powerful ideas shaping leadership and growth. This week I wanted to feature - Harvard Business Review Article: “Empathy Is a Non-Negotiable Leadership Skill. Here’s How to Practice It.” Read Full Article Here: https://hbr.org/2025/04/empathy-is-a-non-negotiable-leadership-skill-heres-how-to-practice-it My Key Insight: Empathy isn’t optional for leaders—it’s essential. The article offers practical steps for leaders to foster deeper understanding, build trust, and inspire stronger connections across their teams. Why This Matters to Me: In our increasingly complex and dynamic environments, empathetic leadership helps teams feel valued and heard. It boosts engagement, collaboration, and organizational resilience. Reflect & Apply: This week I’m going to see how I can integrate empathy into my leadership approach. What small act of understanding—listening more, checking in, or seeking another perspective—could make a meaningful difference in your team’s morale and performance? Please share!