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Live 2 Lead: Joffrey Gurule & Sammy Villanueva on Modern Leadership

7 min readDecember 12, 2022

Modern Leadership Insights from Live2Lead

Joffrey Gurule and Sammy Villanueva share their perspectives on modern leadership at the Live2Lead event — a globally simulcast leadership development experience created by the John Maxwell Company. This coverage captures key insights on what it takes to lead effectively in today's rapidly changing world.

What Is Live2Lead?

Live2Lead is an annual leadership development event featuring world-class speakers who share actionable leadership strategies. Local hosts bring the event to their communities, creating intimate learning environments paired with networking opportunities.

Joffrey and Sammy's Key Insights

- Adaptability is the new stability. Leaders who cling to "how things have always been done" will be left behind. - Emotional intelligence trumps IQ. Understanding and managing emotions — yours and your team's — is the number one leadership skill. - Values-driven leadership endures. Trends and tactics change, but leaders anchored in strong values maintain clarity through chaos.

Practical Leadership Takeaways

- Listen more than you speak. The best leaders are the best listeners. - Develop leaders, not followers. Your legacy is measured by the leaders you create. - Take care of yourself first. Burnout doesn't serve anyone — protect your energy and health. - Be present. In a distracted world, focused attention is a leadership superpower.

The Value of Leadership Events

Attending events like Live2Lead provides inspiration, education, and accountability that reading alone cannot. Being in a room with other committed leaders elevates your standards and your network.

Watch the full coverage for insights that will sharpen your leadership today.