We had a blast at Morning By Morning this AM for Coffee & Conversations Podcast. Can’t wait to hear our convo!

Hey Leaders, In this week's Wisdom Wednesday impactful episode, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore a common leadership mistake: turning your best performers into culture-killing leaders. Drawing from research and real-world experience, they unpack why great individual contributors often struggle in leadership roles and how it can kill culture and performance across an organization. Building on insights from Gallup and the concept of the “Peter Principle,” this episode reveals how promoting too soon can unintentionally set up leaders—and their teams—for failure. Listen to this week's episode here: https://youtu.be/WL7nW5JI-EI?si=YSZKirSa1wJmuj4I You’ll hear practical strategies for identifying high-potential leaders, developing them intentionally, and creating a culture where leadership growth happens before promotion—not after. Perry and Chris also share personal stories, including early leadership missteps, to highlight just how critical preparation is for long-term success. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: - Why Performance Doesn’t Equal Leadership Readiness: Being great at your job doesn’t automatically translate to leading others. Learn why organizations often promote based on performance, and how that decision can backfire spectacularly. - The Hidden Cost of Unprepared Leaders: Discover how poor leadership development impacts not just one role, but entire teams. From lower engagement to reduced productivity, the ripple effects can shape your organization’s culture and bottom line. - How to Identify and Develop Future Leaders: Learn what to look for in high-potential leaders—coachability, initiative, emotional intelligence—and how to give them real leadership opportunities before promotion. - The Power of Intentional Development: Leadership isn’t built overnight. Explore how consistent training, coaching, and real-world exposure can prepare team members to lead. - What to Do in the First 90 Days: The early days of leadership matter. Discover how to support newly promoted leaders with structure and development to set the tone for long-term success.

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

@Joseph Richardson did a great job teaching us the do’s and don’t’s when using AI in business. My biggest take away is, AI is a tool not a replacement. It’s crucial to continue to develop and exercise our critical thinking skills and not become dependent on AI.

Hey Leaders, We’re continuing our 10-week Leadership Series and I want YOU to help choose the next book we break down together. Each Friday, we’ll take real lessons and turn them into practical moves you can apply in business, leadership, and life. 👇 Which book should we start next? 1️⃣ The 5 Levels of Leadership 2️⃣ Intentional Living Drop your vote below ⬇️ Let’s grow on purpose 💪 #FeatureFriday #Leadership