Jo Saxton - Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Step into Your Influence

Jo Saxtons voice on leadership is bold, urgent, and full of grace. She calls us to challenge our preconceived notions about leadership and influence, to question the lies weve believed, and to rediscover the calling of God. This book is an invitation to rise into the fullness of whom God made each of us to be and to remember that we do our best rising together.

A MENA B ROWN , poet, author, and host of HER with Amena Brown podcast

Our ability as women to own, shape, and steward our experiences and stories will directly influence how whole and healed our communities can be. In a world brimming with hopelessness, brokenness, and sin, this is the exact book we need to fully step into our leadership to restore not only our broken communities but our broken selves in the process.

J ENNY Y ANG , vice president of advocacy and policy at World Relief

Jo is a catalytic leader who wants to see you lead in all areas of your lifeshaping culture and bringing Gods love, truth, healing, and transformation wherever you go.

A NDI A NDREW , author of She Is Free and Fake or Follower

Ready to Rise is the winning combination of an honest friend, challenging preacher, and inspiring leadership coach. If youre ready to be blown way with what God can do with your life, I dare you to take action on the lessons learned from Ready to Rise.

M EGAN T AMTE , founder and co-CEO of Evereve

This is a book every woman needs to read, providing hard-won lessons on how to rise above what holds us back and offering a game plan to thrive in our callings. The wisdom, tools, and powerful encouragement will change your life!

A LLI W ORTHINGTON , bestselling author, speaker, and cofounder of Called Creatives

Through biblical stories and perspectives, Jo empowers you to get up and show up for what you were created to do.

A LLIE C ASAZZA , host of The Purpose Show

Jo reminds us that when we boldly step into our lives, we create a legacy for those coming after us. Jos words are an encouragement for us to walk into the unknownwith confidence that Christ has commissioned us all to rise up.

J ESSICA H ONEGGER , founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection and author of Imperfect Courage

Jo Saxton, through a refreshingly real and vulnerable telling of her own journey, unabashedly captures the various intersections women leaders are conditioned to navigate. Saxton offers her readers an empowering alternative to the often-toxic narratives that have shaped many women in these spaces.

R EV. G AIL S ONG B ANTUM , lead pastor of Quest Church

Ready to Rise is compelling, honest, and powerful. Jos retelling of Deborah from Judges is one of the best Ive ever read. This is a book for men and women, people of all ages and ethnicities.

J O A NNE L YON , ambassador, general superintendent emerita, the Wesleyan Church

At a time when many are afraid to use their voices, gifts, and talents, we must understand how our lives are intricately connected. Sometimes our voices are needed for courageous conversations. Sometimes our voices give other people the courage to find theirs. Who might be waiting for you to use your voice and leverage your influence? Ready to Rise inspires a generation to take our place in the midst of doubt and chaos and lead with full confidence.

L ATASHA M ORRISON , author and founder of Be the Bridge

This book isnt about platform, opportunity, or how to get ahead; its about the heart of a woman and the words weve needed to hear for centuries. From heartwarming personal stories, authentic dialogues, and accurate biblical foundation, Ready to Rise will help women all across the globe find their voicesand keep them.

T ONI J . C OLLIER , communicator, host, and consultant

Jo Saxtons voice is one that continues to rise above the self-help fray. While the messages of today have us careening between Too Much and Not Enough, Jos words are a balm and the gentle but firm encouragement we need to rise. Im ready.

L IZ F ORKIN B OHANNON , founder of Sseko Designs and author of Beginners Pluck

Jo embodies this book, and Im grateful to call her a friend and learn how to lead better because of her influence in my life!

T YLER R EAGIN , author of The Life-Giving Leader

When Jo Saxton speaks, I listen. From stages and written pages, Jo tells the truth with wisdom, authenticity, grit, hope, and life-giving grace. Read. This. Book.

D ANIELLE S TRICKLAND , founder of Women Speakers Collective, writer, and activist

Ready to Rise is a dynamic book filled with wisdom for every woman who wants to align with Gods plan and spread infectious light in the world.

S YBIL C LARK- A MUTI , founder of The Great Girlfriends podcast

We all win as leaders when our teams are empowered to bring their gifts and abilities to the table, and we all lose when they are held back. Jo unpacks this critical leadership concept and brings it home in the delightful style only Jo Saxton can deliver. Go buy this book for yourself and then for everyone on your team. You wont regret it.

M ELISSA K . R USSELL , president, North America, International Justice Mission