Hey Leaders, Leadership gets harder when your attention gets fractured. In Harvard Business Review’s article “The Focused Leader,” Daniel Goleman explains that attention is a core leadership capability—shaping emotional intelligence, organizational awareness, and strategic thinking. When leaders can’t focus, teams feel it. When leaders can focus, teams stabilize and execute. Focused leaders: - Stay present in conversations - Tune into what’s really happening on the team - Protect time for high-level thinking - Make better decisions under pressure At Axis Leadership, we know focus isn’t just productivity—it’s stewardship. Better People. Better World. Download and Read: “The Focused Leader” – Harvard Business Review 💬 Let’s discuss: What’s stealing your focus right now—and what boundary do you need to set? - Dr. Joe

I had an incredible time today (2.17.26) facilitating our third leadership development session with the outstanding Classified Leadership Team of the Houston County School District — nearly 150 dedicated leaders committed to growth and excellence. Our focus continued to be the powerful principles from John Maxwell’s "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth", and today I challenged the group to move from personal growth to developing other leaders. Each participant created a personal growth plan, identified an accountability partner, and committed to intentional steps toward realizing their full potential — and helping their teams do the same. I'm so proud of this group and excited about what’s ahead for them, for the students of Houston County, and for the future leaders they will develop! Dr. Joe

Cultural intelligence helps leaders work effectively across different communication styles, values, and expectations. Leaders learn how norms vary in feedback, authority, time, negotiation, and conflict handling. They adapt communication, confirm understanding, and avoid assuming intent based on their own cultural lens. Cultural intelligence also includes building inclusive team routines that respect differences while maintaining clear standards. Strong cultural intelligence improves collaboration, reduces misunderstandings, and supports global execution. Question: What cultural difference has created the most confusion in your work relationships?

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