Hey Leaders, Please meet Rebecca Bearden, a spiritually grounded digital strategist and Maxwell Leadership Certified Member who leads Axis Leadership’s digital ecosystem and Skool community with vision and purpose. Rebecca brings a remarkable track record of working with influential talent and global leaders — from music icons like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Beyoncé, to transformative figures such as Capt. Barrington Irving and Queen Diambi, the traditional ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her work spans digital strategy, brand development, media visibility, and leadership storytelling at the highest levels. She also previously led significant outreach and fundraising initiatives at Genesis Joy House, where she launched the Glamper Rental Program and helped secure over $300,000 in donations within her first year — demonstrating her ability to turn strategy into measurable community impact. As the Founder/CEO of Rebecca Anne Can, LTD, Rebecca continues to elevate nonprofits, creatives, and mission-driven brands through branding, digital growth, and high-impact campaigns that amplify voices and inspire change. Grounded in faith and service, she lives by a guiding belief: “Serving others is an honor I do not take lightly.”

Every Sunday, Axis Leadership highlights a leader who embodies our mission: Better People. Better World. Today, we honor the one who sets the standard, our Founder and CEO, Dr. Joe Richardson. 🌟 Leadership Rooted in Service & Vision Dr. Joe’s journey from distinguished U.S. Air Force service to leading the Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor, reflects the heart of Axis Leadership: purposeful action, disciplined growth, and a future-ready mindset. As Executive Director of MGIC, he drives multi-county innovation across defense, education, manufacturing, and workforce development. His leadership is shaping the future of Middle Georgia and beyond. 🧭 The Axis Leadership Advantage Dr. Joe combines real-world expertise with world-class certification. He is a: John Maxwell Team Certified Member Maxwell Leadership “Live2Lead” Host Espeakers Certified Virtual Presenter Espeakers Virtual Master Presenter These credentials ensure that every Axis program—whether online or in person—is grounded in proven, transformational leadership principles. 🔑 What Dr. Joe Models Every Day Mission Clarity – Know your “why” Ecosystem Thinking – Leadership happens in context Future-Ready Mindset – Adapt with purpose Human-Centered Excellence – People first, always These pillars guide our work, our community, and our culture here on Skool. 📣 What This Means for You Dr. Joe doesn’t just teach leadership, he lives it. And through his guidance, Axis Leadership is helping leaders like you grow, influence, and elevate the environments you serve. Because smarter leadership doesn’t just change organizations, it creates better people… and a better world. 💬 Reflection for the Week What ecosystem are YOU leading in right now? And what’s one way you’ll elevate leadership within it this week? Share below, we want to learn from you. 🔥 From Axis Leadership We’re here to help you become the leader your mission demands. Better People. Better World. - Axis Leadership Team

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Hey everyone! In today’s inspiring episode, leadership expert John C. Maxwell tackles the question: How can you take something bad and make it better? He shares powerful insights on growing through challenging experiences. Afterward, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into John’s lesson, offering practical ways to apply these strategies to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Be intentional with your personal time to grow, offer encouragement during tough moments, and take action to improve your situation. Are you ready to transform challenges into opportunities? Click the link to listen and share your thoughts below! Don't forget to download the added resource that's attached. Cheers!