Hi Leaders, Great leaders are not defined by having all the answers - but by asking the right questions. This week’s Thinkers Thursday highlights research from HBR showing that thoughtful questions build trust, spark creativity, deepen relationships, and reveal hidden insights. Read Article Here: 🔗 https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-surprising-power-of-questions Key Insights: - Questions open doors that answers often close. - Curiosity signals humility, making people more willing to share honest information. - Leaders who ask questions foster collaboration, innovation, and psychological safety. - The quality of your questions determines the quality of your leadership. At Axis Leadership, we believe better questions lead to better conversations, and better conversations lead to Better People, Better World. Ask one powerful question today that invites deeper thinking and genuine connection. - Dr. Joe

Hey Leaders, Do you know why you want to lead? What drives your interactions with people? These are critical questions every leader must ask themselves for the good of those they lead — and in today’s Wisdom Wednesday episode, John Maxwell is walking you through how to examine your motives as a leader! After John's lesson, Mark Cole unpacks John's teaching points so you can apply them directly to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: - Motivation is about mutual advantage and empowering people, while manipulation is about personal gain and controlling people.  - Most aspiring leaders want to lead and be loved, but sometimes, they are mutually exclusive. - To keep your leadership motives in check, regularly serve others without a title or position.  Click here to listen. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Your Motives Matter Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. - Dr. Joe P.S. Better People...Better World.

“Momentum is a leader’s best friend.” — John C. Maxwell Hey Leaders, Momentum or as Maxwell calls it, Big Mo - is the invisible force that makes everything easier. When you have momentum, problems shrink, morale rises, effort compounds, and progress accelerates. When you don’t have it, even simple tasks feel heavy and slow. The key takeaway: Leaders are responsible for creating and sustaining momentum. Momentum begins with energy, clarity, and small wins. Leaders must be intentional about celebrating progress, inspiring enthusiasm, and keeping people focused. Reflect this week: - Where does your team currently have momentum? - Where has momentum stalled? - What’s one small win you can create to jumpstart progress? Remember, you don’t wait for momentum. You build it. - Dr. Joe P.S. Better People…Better World.

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

“Leaders find a way for the team to win.” — John C. Maxwell Hey Leaders, The best leaders don’t just hope for success — they create the conditions for it. The Law of Victory teaches us that great leaders adopt a mindset where losing is simply not an option. When the mission matters, they rise to the occasion, rally their teams, and find a way forward even when the odds seem impossible. Victory isn’t about ego or personal achievement — it’s about doing what it takes to help your team succeed. Leaders who live this law refuse to settle. They adapt, strategize, problem-solve, and inspire others with an unshakeable belief that the team can and will win. This week, take a moment to evaluate your resolve: ✨ Are you modeling a “find a way” mindset? ✨ Are you helping your team push past obstacles with confidence? ✨ Are you leading with the kind of determination that inspires perseverance? Great leaders create environments where people feel empowered, supported, and confident that success is possible. That’s the heart of the Law of Victory — a commitment to winning together. Question for you: What’s one area where you need to step up your “find a way” leadership this week to help your team win? - Dr. Joe P.S. Better People...Better World.