In this episode of the BeEncourage Podcast, the microphone gets turned around!Michelle recently sat down with John Volentine, a Louisiana Wildlife Agent who is currently pursuing graduate studies in Public Safety at the University of Virginia. As part of a course focused on community dialogue and communication, John reached out to Michelle because of her involvement and leadership within her local community.What began as an informal interview for his coursework became a meaningful conversation about leadership, communication, community involvement, and what it really means to serve the people around you.For this episode, Michelle invited John to continue the conversation and share it with the BeEncourage audience. Together, they explore leadership beyond titles, the importance of listening and building relationships, and the lessons that can be learned when we are willing to engage with the people in our communities.Sometimes leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the room—it's about being willing to listen, learn, serve, and show up.