Good morning leaders! I’m excited to share insights from today’s Leadership Latte episode, focused on Law #11 from John Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: The Law of Tradeoffs. This law reminds us that real growth often means making tough choices—letting go of something good to reach for something greater. Here are the top 3 takeaways I hope you capture from today’s audio lesson: · Growth requires us to give up comfort and security for the sake of progress. · Tradeoffs are not easy, but they are essential for meaningful impact. · The experiences and lessons gained through sacrifice often become the foundation for future success. Let’s start a conversation! Share your thoughts or experiences with tradeoffs and growth in the comments. Your story could inspire someone else to take their next step. Remember: growth requires sacrifice, but it’s through those tradeoffs that we gain the experience and opportunities that shape our future. Download the Skool app and turn on your notifications if you haven’t done so already. I’m so glad you’re a part of this community and I wish you all my best as you begin this new week! Cheers! Dr. Joe

Hello everyone, My name is Jose Hermosillo, and I currently serve in the United States Navy as a Missile Technician (MT) on submarines. Alongside my military career, I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Data Analytics with plans to earn my CPA and transition into the finance and accounting field. I had to opportunity to attend a two-day Boots to Business entrepreneurship course led by Dr. Joe Richardson. This experience strengthened my interest in long-term professional development and helped shape my goals as I begin preparing for life after active duty. I look forward to interacting with this community, learning from your experiences, and contributing wherever I can.

Good morning wonderful people! I hope this greeting finds you with fond and happy memories of your Thanksgiving break. Welcome to December 2025! On today’s episode of Leadership Latte with Dr. Joe, we’re reflecting on Law #10 in John Maxwell’s Book the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth—the Law of the Rubber Band. Simply stated, growth happens when we stretch beyond our comfort zones. Like a rubber band, our true value shows when we’re willing to take on new challenges and push ourselves. Enjoy listening, and as you reflect on the words I share, challenge yourself to make stretching a habit so you can increase your value to yourself and to others. If you haven’t done so already, please make sure you’ve downloaded the Skool app and turned on notifications to make listening to these audio messages easier. Have a great week, and I look forward to our continued growth journey together! Dr. Joe

Hello Leaders, I’m excited to invite you to listen to our latest episode of Dr. Joe’s Leadership Latte, featuring insights from John Maxwell’s “15 Invaluable Laws of Growth”, Law #9, the Law of the Ladder. In this message, we explore how character forms the foundation for personal growth and leadership, drawing on lessons from the Air Force’s core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. As always, to access the recording, simply visit our Skool digital community. If you haven’t already, please download the Skool app and turn on notifications to stay updated on new content and community discussions. As we head into Thanksgiving week, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday! I am most certainly thankful for each of you and for all you do to help make our digital community a success! Dr. Joe

Greetings leaders, and Happy Monday! In every journey of personal and professional growth, pain is inevitable—but how we respond to it makes all the difference. The Law of Pain, one of John Maxwell’s 15 Laws of Growth, teaches us that while everyone experiences setbacks, challenges, and disappointments, growth happens when we choose to learn from those moments rather than avoid them. For a digital community, this law is especially relevant. Online spaces bring together diverse individuals, each with unique stories and struggles. By sharing our experiences and supporting one another through difficult times, we transform pain into progress. The Law of Pain encourages us to embrace vulnerability, foster resilience, and turn adversity into opportunities for learning and connection. Let’s use this platform to not only acknowledge our challenges but also to inspire each other to grow stronger—together. Enjoy today’s listen, and I look forward to your comments in the community! Dr. Joe