E- Encourage Thinking The brain, like a muscle, develops through use. Leaders must encourage those they lead to think by giving them problems that stretch them. ‘Thinking outside the box’, finding an innovative solution to problems is a fine quality in a soldier and must be encouraged. Micromanaging interferes with this. We shouldn’t tell people how to do things if they haven’t asked. Tell them what needs doing and be amazed at their ingenuity! Have you ever been micromanaged in an environment that didn’t encourage thinking?

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Hey Leaders, A new year gives leaders something powerful: a reset. Not just new goals — but a new opportunity to lead with greater clarity, purpose, and impact. Today’s Thinkers Thursday is inspired by a Harvard Business Review article that reminds us leadership is less about control and more about intentional influence. This article reinforces a critical truth: 👉 Culture doesn’t happen by accident — it reflects leadership behavior. Key Leadership Insights for the New Year • Leaders shape culture through what they model, not just what they say • Values become real when leaders reinforce them consistently • Trust, accountability, and engagement begin at the top • People follow behaviors before they follow vision statements As we step into this new year, the question isn’t just what we want to accomplish - it’s who we need to become to build the culture we want. At Axis Leadership, we believe culture starts with people. When leaders grow in awareness, integrity, and intentionality, they shape environments where people thrive. That’s how we live out our motto: Better People. Better World. As you look ahead this year: - What behaviors do you want your leadership to consistently model? - What kind of culture are you intentionally trying to create? - How can your daily leadership decisions help make people better? Drop your thoughts below — let’s build this year with purpose, together. - Dr. Joe

Hey Leaders, Are you ready to move from good intentions to intentional action? In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell explains how to stop “meaning well” and start living well by being intentional in your growth, relationships, and leadership. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack how to apply these insights at work, at home, and in every area of your life. Key Takeaways: 1. Good intentions don’t create impact—action does. 2. Accountability empowers consistent progress in personal growth. 3. Success requires paying the price—and it’s worth it. 4. Intentional living leads to lasting achievement. Listen now: Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well | Maxwell Leadership https://www.maxwellleadership.com/co/maxwell-leadership-podcast-living-well/ Bonus Resource: Download the Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well Worksheet to follow along with John’s lesson and apply these principles to your leadership and life.

Hi all, I am Kaz. I am an Officer in the British Army and a qualified personal trainer. I am drawing lots of inspiration from people I am engaging with on Skool and I hope at some point soon to launch some courses of my own in my Skool aimed at bringing access to Army level Leadership and fitness to civilians. What would you like to learn about when it comes to Military leadership and fitness?