Dr. Joe Richardson is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Member, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Author, and the Founder & CEO of Axis Leadership.

Dr. Joe specializes in helping individuals and organizations develop stronger, more self-aware leaders through practical, results-driven leadership development. A former Air Force leader with a foundation in high-stakes operations, he brings a leadership approach grounded in discipline, accountability, clarity, and purpose. Holding a Ph.D., PMP certification, and extensive executive leadership experience, he is dedicated to equipping leaders at every level to lead with confidence and impact.

He has worked with a diverse range of organizations across education, finance, healthcare, workforce development, and research, including Houston County School District, Robins Financial Credit Union, Mercer Engineering Research Center, Middle Flint Health and Wellness, and the Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor. His unique blend of military leadership experience, innovation-focused strategy, and passion for personal transformation has helped clients strengthen engagement, improve retention, grow leadership pipelines, and create lasting organizational impact. Whether working in a classroom, boardroom, community setting, or workforce development environment, Dr. Joe provides leaders with the tools, mindset, and vision needed to grow, lead, and make a measurable difference.