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“Serving and Adding Value to People, People are my Business”. Inspirational, motivational, dedicated, visionary, living with a passion and purpose, never stop dreaming, continuous education, lifelong learner, lead by example, model expected behaviors, following his North Star and a great steward of God’s Gifts. These words are not the latest definition of leadership; these words describe Jeff Willie’s life and fuel his leadership and educational philosophy. "Inspire until I Expire."

Jeff’s Leadership Philosophy is very simple; Leadership is all the People. Leaders are (1) people focused (2) visionaries (3) foster a growth mindset culture (4) encourages and rewards risk taking (5) respect and develop a productive relationship with each member of their team. Great leaders know the way and show the way. Everything rises and falls with leadership; leadership rises and falls with communications and relationships.

Jeff began being mentored by John Maxwell writings (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership) while serving in the United States Air Force from April 1977 to November 2002. After transitioning from the Air Force in November 2002, in May 2003, Professor Jeff began teaching leadership & communication courses for the University of Phoenix Dallas/Fort Campus. Not only was he teaching at the collegiate level, but Jeff was also still wearing the Air Force Uniform by day, teaching high school Air Force Junior ROTC until December 2020; over 40 years in an Air Force uniform.

October 2016, Jeff joined the Maxwell Leadership Enterprise as an Executive Director, International Certified Leadership Consultant, Trainer, Coach, Speaker, and DISC Behavior Consultant/Trainer. Jeff has conducted leadership seminars, leadership workshops, leadership retreats throughout the United States, Tokyo Japan, Cameroon West Africa, and he has leadership coaching clients in Ghana, Cameroon, Tokyo, Philippines, Kenya, Oman, Qatar, and throughout the United States.

Jeff is co-author of ‘In Her Boots, Sexual Assault Prevention and Recovery Strategies’, and a contributing writer for Good Life Family Magazine. In 2018, Good Life Family Magazine awarded Jeff their VIP Award (Very Inspiring Parent) for his articles, "Poverty That Produce a Platform" and "Life and Death are in Your Words". 

Jeff is a Certified Mediator, an Arkansas Law Enforcement Instructor in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and an Honorary Colonel Arkansas State Police. He is married to his high school sweetheart (Pat, a retired Chief Nursing Officer) for over 46 years. Jeff and Pat have two daughters: Dr. Katrina Willie-Musoma (Pediatrician), Ursula Willie (Attorney) and two grandchildren. Jeff and Pat are both writing their doctoral dissertation; their life is about “Inspire until they Expire; they cannot give what they do not have.

A change agent, strategist, relationship builder, thought partner, problem solver and proven and committed leader in public service, higher education, and the nonprofit sector.

Dr. Theresa is an Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership. She is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills, and personal growth. Theresa is known for being innovative and progressive in the development of her youth development curriculum. Her academic achievements include several advanced degrees in Education, Management and Medicine. She is the proud owner of two-family service companies that facilitate court ordered child supervision services along with multiple other family mandated and supportive services.

Theresa is the cofounder of a new nonprofit that incorporates music, literacy, and leadership in afterschool programs. Her passion is being active in her community…community service includes local schools (Site Councils, School Boards, President Councils, PTO, and classroom volunteer), coach to multiple sport teams, Girl Scout Leaders, as well as being a foster parent for over twenty years.

Currently, in addition to coaching, training, and speaking engagements, Theresa writes college curriculum and teaches Educational Psychology for high schools advanced placement courses and collegiate levels. She has authored seven books and her eighth book will be published in the fall of 2023. Theresa was awarded 2016-17 Woman of the Year by the Association of Professional Businesswomen. In 2020, she received the recognition of a John Maxwell Culture Award for adding Value and Valuing People. In 2022, Theresa received the Marquis Who’s Who in Education and the National Humanitarian Award.