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Good morning, Leaders! ☕ Welcome to another edition of Leadership Latte with Dr. Joe, where we pour, sip, and reflect on our journey of personal growth and leadership development. Today’s brew is one that may sound unusual in a leadership series, but it’s absolutely essential: Followership. Most people want to lead… but the truth is, the strongest leaders are first the strongest followers. Followership isn’t weakness. It isn’t passivity. It’s the discipline of supporting vision, strengthening teamwork, and knowing when to step forward—and when to step back. Great organizations don’t rise because of one great leader. They rise because leaders and followers work together with humility, trust, and shared purpose. This edition is designed to challenge us all to reflect on a powerful question: Am I the kind of follower I would want to lead? Download the Skool app to your smart device if you haven't done so already, and turn on your notifications. Enjoy today's listen. Let’s dive in. —Dr. Joe ☕

Hey Leaders, This week, Axis Leadership is honored to spotlight Valorie Burton — renowned life strategist, international speaker, and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Valorie is the author of more than a dozen books, including the USA Today Bestseller Rules of Resilience and Successful Women Think Differently. She has been named to the prestigious “Coaches50” list by Thinkers50 as one of the 50 most influential executive coaches in the world. Her expertise has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Oprah Magazine, among many others. What makes Valorie’s work especially impactful is her pioneering approach — blending professional coaching with the science of positive psychology. Through the CaPP Institute, her innovative coach training methodology has been translated into eight languages and is used by Maxwell Leadership’s nearly 60,000 team members across more than 150 countries. She equips leaders to thrive — not just perform. To build resilience — not just results. To grow in purpose — not just position. And we are excited to share that Valorie Burton will be speaking (via simulcast) at the Live2Lead Middle Georgia Leadership Summit on February 26, 2026. Eventbrite registration and all the details for the event: http://bit.ly/48MW53O Live2Lead is more than a leadership event. It is a catalyst for growth — designed to stretch your thinking, sharpen your influence, and elevate your impact. If you are serious about becoming a better leader in 2026, this is the room you need to be in. Because at Axis Leadership, we believe: Better People, Better World. 🎟️ Have you secured your seat for Live2Lead Middle Georgia yet?

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