Hey Leaders, Alright team, we’re starting a new book today—one of my personal favorites when it comes to leadership. The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell. Let me start with this: A lot of people think leadership is about titles. Position. Authority. Being “in charge.” But Maxwell makes it clear right from the start: Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less. You don’t have to have a title to lead. And just because you have a title doesn’t mean people are actually following you. Over the next 10 weeks, we’re going to walk through the five levels of leadership—and here’s what I want you to understand: Every leader is at a level. And every leader can grow. This isn’t about where you are right now. It’s about where you’re going. Discussion 1️⃣ Do you believe leadership is influence? Why or why not? 2️⃣ Have you ever followed someone without a title? What made them a leader? 3️⃣ What kind of leader do you want to become? Leadership Challenge Pay attention this week to who influences you—and who you influence. Next week, we’ll start with Level 1: Position. - Dr. Joe

Great to be a part of the community and I look forward to learning from such a dynamic group from around the world. I operated a Chick-fil-A for 25 years and now work in consulting and ministry. I had the honor of moderating and hosting the Middle Ga Live2Leads this season with Axis Leadership. Like many of you I am product of Joes leadership influence!

We had an awesome session with the leadership at Rigby’s Entertainment Complex! @Katarina Josleyn did a wonderful job teaching the importance of emotional intelligence. @Joseph Richardson is elevating the leadership in middle Georgia one mastermind at a time!

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, How do you earn the loyalty that supports real influence? You won’t change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentically. In this week’s episode, John Maxwell is sharing how to do that, as he teaches the five essential qualities that define an authentic leader! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies you can use right away to embody authenticity and deepen your impact as a leader. Key takeaways: - Leading with heart—through empathy, courage, and genuine care—creates meaningful connections that drive lasting results. - Consistently practicing transparency, humility, and good listening skills builds trust and invites collaboration. - “People will walk through fire for a leader that's true and a leader that's human.” — Pat Lencioni Click here to watch and listen: https://youtu.be/UQDKzqBNq4c?si=ax8TPee6d2JDXSSQ The BONUS resource for this episode is the Qualities of an Authentic Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. - Dr. Joe