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?

Hello everyone, My name is Jose Hermosillo, and I currently serve in the United States Navy as a Missile Technician (MT) on submarines. Alongside my military career, I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Data Analytics with plans to earn my CPA and transition into the finance and accounting field. I had to opportunity to attend a two-day Boots to Business entrepreneurship course led by Dr. Joe Richardson. This experience strengthened my interest in long-term professional development and helped shape my goals as I begin preparing for life after active duty. I look forward to interacting with this community, learning from your experiences, and contributing wherever I can.

“A leader’s lasting value is measured by succession.” – John C. Maxwell Hey Leaders, We’ve reached Law 21 - The Law of Legacy, and it’s the most important one of all. This law asks a powerful question: Will your leadership outlive you? Leadership isn’t just about what you build — it’s about who you build. Titles fade. Positions change. But the people you develop carry your influence forward. True leaders don’t think in terms of next quarter — they think in terms of next generation. Here’s the reality: - Success is what you do for yourself - Significance is what you do for others - Legacy is what you leave within others At Axis Leadership, this law sits at the heart of our mission: Better People. Better World. When you invest in people, model integrity, and intentionally develop future leaders, you create a ripple effect that goes far beyond your role, your organization, or your lifetime. This Week’s Leadership Challenge: Ask yourself: - Who am I intentionally developing right now? - If I stepped away tomorrow, who would be ready? - What values am I passing on — not just what skills? Your legacy isn’t something you leave behind —it’s something you live out every day. Thank you for walking through all 21 laws with me. Let’s keep growing leaders who grow leaders. — Dr. Joe