(Maxwell teaches: People connect when they feel understood.) Hey Leaders, Connection starts with listening. Maxwell reminds us that great communicators don’t talk at people—they speak to them. That requires understanding who they’re leading. In the book, he explains that knowing your audience: - Builds trust faster - Increases receptivity - Strengthens relationships At Axis Leadership, we train leaders to listen before they lead—because people follow leaders who “get” them. Reflection (from the book): Maxwell encourages leaders to “meet people where they are.” How well do you truly know the people you’re leading right now? Understanding people helps them become better people. As we count down to Live2Lead Middle Georgia on February 26, let this be your reminder: growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when leaders choose to show up, learn, and lead with purpose. Eventbrite registration and all the details for Live2Lead Middle Georgia Leadership Summit: http://bit.ly/48MW53O - Dr. Joe

Hey Leaders, One thing strong leaders have in common? They never stop learning. This week's Thinkers Thursday Harvard Business Review article reminds us that the best leaders actively reflect, seek feedback, and turn experience—both good and bad - into growth. Leadership isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about staying curious and coachable. This is how leaders stay relevant and effective over time. Better People. Better World. Read the “How Leaders Learn” article that's attached! Let’s discuss: What’s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned recently? - Dr. Joe

Hey Leaders, Who are you intentionally inviting into your growth journey? The company you keep could be your greatest accelerator—or your greatest limitation. In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday episode, John Maxwell teaches how to surround yourself with great people by unveiling the disciplines and mindsets that attract high-potential leaders to your circle. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share real-life strategies you can use right now to elevate your relationships and leverage the power of your network for exponential growth. Key takeaways: - Your desire for greatness—and action toward it—opens doors to impactful relationships and opportunities. - If you want to grow, you must proactively put yourself where great people are and immerse yourself in environments that challenge and affirm you. - Success is sustained by consistently practicing the habits of great people, not just admiring their accomplishments. Click here to watch and listen: https://youtu.be/PYjugaOLw_s?si=OfhMfmuZIfLP44MS The BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. - Dr Joe

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Hey Leaders, This week’s TED Talk Tuesday hits at the core of real leadership. Simon Sinek Shared that people don’t follow you because of your title, your strategy, or your authority. They follow you because they believe what you believe. That’s the power of WHY. Most leaders start with what they do and how they do it. Great leaders start with why — their purpose, their belief, their cause — and everything else flows from there. When people understand the WHY: - They stop complying and start committing - They take ownership - They stay engaged when things get hard That’s not motivation. That’s alignment. 🎥 Watch the talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action So here’s the question I want you to sit with: 👉 Why do you lead — and would your team say the same answer? Let’s talk below. — Dr. Joe