Leadership isn’t a position—it’s a practice. And in today’s world, organizations don’t just need leaders who can manage; they need leaders who can influence, inspire, and intentionally grow themselves and their teams.
Jody Fuller is a clean comedian, motivational speaker, U.S. Army veteran (three tours in Iraq), and a John Maxwell Certified Speaker who brings humor, heart, and hard-earned experience to every stage. Blending Maxwell’s proven leadership content with real-world lessons from the military, the grocery store, the classroom, and life as a lifelong stutterer, Jody delivers a message that is engaging, relatable, and instantly applicable.
In this keynote, Jody unpacks the foundational principles of effective leadership, while showing audiences how those principles expand into every area of organizational success—from communication to conflict, from teamwork to personal growth, from resilience to relationship building.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Participants will learn how to:
Lead from who they are, not just what they do
Build teams through trust, communication, and shared purpose
Navigate and resolve conflict using Maxwell’s proven people-centered models
Develop daily habits that drive growth, influence, and impact
Create an environment where others feel valued, seen, and empowered
Use humor and authenticity as leadership tools to create connection
Apply leadership principles across workplace, community, and home
EXPANDABLE LEADERSHIP MODULES
Jody can tailor this program to go deeper into any of the following John Maxwell leadership domains (perfect for keynotes, breakouts, half-day, or full-day sessions):
Teamwork & Collaboration
Communication & Connection
Growth & Personal Development
Conflict Management
Attitude & Resilience
Courageous Conversations
Influence & Inspiration
Purpose-Driven Leadership
WHY JODY?
With 20+ years of service across the Regular Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve—combined with his Master Resilience Trainer background—Jody brings a unique blend of experience, authenticity, humor, and Maxwell leadership principles. His philosophy is simple:
“If they’re laughing, they’re listening. And when they’re listening, they’re learning.”
Perfect for corporate events, education, government, associations, nonprofits, and any group that wants leadership delivered with meaning, motivation, and a whole lot of heart.
