Our Story
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to develop the next generation of values-based leaders — one student, one community, one life at a time.
Meet Our Founder
Jay Olivo founded Leadership TeamBuilder out of a deep conviction that leadership development shouldn't be reserved for the privileged few. Every young person — regardless of background — deserves access to the tools, language, and community to become the leader they're meant to be.
A John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, Jay has been personally trained by Dr. Maxwell and is certified to teach his curriculum on his behalf. He is also a Maxwell DISC Certified Consultant, equipped to help individuals and organizations understand their behavioral strengths and communication styles.
Through Leadership TeamBuilder, Jay delivers Lunch & Learns, DISC assessments, leadership workshops, and coordinates the iChoose/iLead youth program in schools and community organizations across the United States.
Why We Exist
Everything we do flows from a single belief: that the world becomes better when more people lead well.
To create a more united world by sharing a global Leadership Team Building Platform that empowers youth and adults with leadership skills, personal character development, a positive self-image, and a desire for unity.
To change the world by inspiring youth and adults to live a healthy lifestyle, to lead themselves and others with character, and to demonstrate mutual respect and high integrity in every area of life.
To positively influence the lives of adults and youth by providing leadership training and character building programs to local communities and the world — using the John Maxwell curriculum as our foundation.
Our Foundation
Leadership TeamBuilder is built on the proven, globally recognized leadership teachings of Dr. John C. Maxwell — author, speaker, and leadership expert who has trained millions of leaders in over 170 countries.
Every trainer, facilitator, and coach at Leadership TeamBuilder has been personally trained by Dr. Maxwell and is certified to deliver his curriculum. This isn't secondhand content — it's the real thing, from the source.
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