S5E166 🎙️LIVE with CAPT John “JC” Carter, USN (Ret.)The Loudest Sound Is Silence: Leadership Lessons from the Bridge to the Boardroom ⚓🫡Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 166
Mark your calendars📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026⏰ 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:30 PM ET (Newtown, CT)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Meet My GuestCaptain John “JC” Carter spent 30 years serving our nation in the U.S. Navy, specializing in surface warfare and nuclear propulsion and ultimately commanding three Navy ships: USS Salvor (ARS-52), USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), and USS Bataan (LHD-5). He also served as Reactor Officer aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). 
After retiring from the Navy, JC took those hard-earned leadership lessons into corporate manufacturing, education, executive coaching, and entrepreneurship. Today, he is the founder of the Leadership Bridge Institute, where he helps organizations bridge the critical gap between being a great technical expert and becoming an exceptional strategic leader. His Bridge Method™ emphasizes Assess → Train → Perform → Review, connecting leadership development to real-world application.
JC is also the author of The Loudest Sound Is Silence: Leadership Lessons from the Bridge to the Boardroom—a powerful collection of leadership lessons forged aboard U.S. Navy warships and translated for leaders everywhere.One of his principles stopped me in my tracks:“The loudest sound in any organization is often the sound of what no one is saying. Learn to hear it.” 🔥 That is leadership!
⚓ What You Will Learn…✨ Why great leaders ask before they order—and distinguish defiance from confusion.✨ Why “Rank Is Not Truth” and the most junior person may see something the leader cannot.✨ Why JC once fired his best Sailor—and what that teaches us about culture, standards, and toxic high performers.✨ Why leaders need the courage to say “I was wrong” and own it first.✨ How to build a culture where people feel empowered to “Question Up” and tell senior leaders what they need to hear—not simply what they want to hear.✨ Why leaders sometimes need to throw away the plan while holding tightly to the mission.✨ How Commander’s Intent empowers people to think, adapt, and lead: “Instructions create followers. Intent creates leaders.” ✨ How to recognize dangerous organizational silence—and create the psychological safety necessary for people to speak up.✨ How leaders make the transition from technical expert → strategic leader, from solving every problem themselves to developing teams capable of solving problems without them. 
💬 Join the Conversation!🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership, command, culture, coaching, or career question for JC? Post it below—we will answer your questions LIVE!⸻👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What is one leadership insight you will apply this week?➡️ And perhaps the most important question: What isn't your team telling you—and have you created an environment where they feel safe enough to tell you?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, senior enlisted leader, emerging executive, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾Mission FIRST. People ALWAYS. ⚓🫡
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #TheLoudestSoundIsSilence #JohnJCCarter #USNavy #NavyLeadership #Veterans #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #ServantLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #Accountability #CommandersIntent #Culture #ExecutiveCoaching #FITS

S5E165🎙️ LIVE with Coach Michelle Von Ruden!Leadership, Resilience & Purpose: Growing Through What You Go ThroughLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 165
🔥 Mark your calendars!📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026⏰ 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM CT (Strum, WI) | 2:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Meet My GuestMichelle Von Ruden is a speaker, burnout strategist, leadership coach, trainer, entrepreneur, and host of the Why I Believe Podcast. Through Von Ruden Coaching & Consulting, she works with high achievers to turn on resilience, clarity, and purpose while turning off burnout, overwhelm, and depletion.Before moving into coaching and speaking, Michelle built more than 15 years of experience across operations, HR, accounting, and finance, serving in leadership positions including Controller, FP&A Manager, Plant Controller, Operations Manager, and Director of Operations. She also earned her MBA in Management and Leadership from the University of Kansas and is a member of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. Her philosophy can be captured in five powerful words:“Grow through what you go through.” — Michelle Von Ruden
💡 What You Will Learn…✨ Burnout vs. resilience: How high achievers can recognize burnout before exhaustion becomes their normal.✨ Sustainable success: Why ambition, excellence, and high performance should not require sacrificing your wellbeing.✨ From manager to leader: Michelle's four critical shifts—doing to developing, me to them, control to trust, and positional authority to earned influence. ✨ Trust & influence: Why great leadership isn't about controlling people—it is about developing people who can succeed without you.✨ Habits & character: How our thoughts, beliefs, words, actions, and habits ultimately shape the leaders we become.✨ Growing through adversity: How difficult seasons can develop resilience, clarity, empathy, and purpose.✨ Faith & purpose: Why Michelle created the Why I Believe Podcast and how faith, hope, resilience, leadership, and calling intersect in her life and work.
💬 Join the Conversation!✨ 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!✨ 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?✨ 💬 Got questions about leadership, burnout, resilience, purpose, faith, or developing high-performing teams? Post them below—we will answer as many as we can LIVE!⸻👇 Your Turn:✨ ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?✨ ➡️ What's one leadership insight you're putting into action this week?✨ ➡️ What does “Grow through what you go through” mean in your own leadership journey?✨ ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, emerging leader, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Leadership is not simply about how much pressure we can endure. It's about developing the resilience, character, clarity, and purpose to keep growing—and helping others grow with us.🎙️ Leadership & Success with Coach BZ | S5:E165🌟 LIVE with Michelle Von Ruden, MBA📅 Tuesday, August 11 | 11:30 AM PT | 1:30 PM CT | 2:30 PM ETSee you LIVE! 🎙️🔥❤️
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #MichelleVonRuden #Leadership #Resilience #Burnout #BurnoutPrevention #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #Faith #WhyIBelieve #MaxwellLeadership #Coaching #FITS

S5E164🎙️LIVE with BG Twanda E. Young, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 164
🇺🇸 Dare to Lead Differently
What happens when a leader has the courage to look in the mirror, listen before speaking, choose conviction over applause, and develop people others may overlook?
Join me for another powerful episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring BG Twanda E. Young, USA (Ret.).
General Young brings more than three decades of distinguished military and civilian leadership experience. During her Army career, she led at increasingly consequential levels, including serving as Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Human Resources Command. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led a team of more than 3,500 people while helping execute the Army's Retiree Recall mission during an extraordinary national crisis. 
Today, she continues developing the next generation of leaders through teaching, coaching, writing, and LT3 Leadership Solutions.
And this conversation is going to get personal.
📚 We'll dedicate part of our discussion to her bestselling book, Dare to Lead Differently: Chew on This...16 Bites for Bold Leaders, exploring self-leadership, courage, authenticity, resilience, and the people who recognize our potential before we recognize it ourselves.
We'll also explore leadership lessons from her contributions to four additional books—including:✨ The Perfection Trap — When does striving for excellence become destructive perfectionism?✨ When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words — General Young discovered during COVID that intentional silence could surface unheard voices, de-escalate conflict, and create space for better decisions. ✨ The Leader in the Mirror — What happens when a senior leader discovers that she may be the leadership problem? General Young shares a remarkable command experience that forced her to confront the difference between intent and impact. ✨ Built on Conviction, Not Applause — Can you continue doing what is right when recognition, approval, and applause disappear?
🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026⏰ 10:30 AM PT — San Francisco⏰ 1:30 PM ET — Charlotte📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🎯 What You Will Learn✨ Why leadership begins with self-awareness, not rank or title.✨ How to recognize and escape the perfection trap.✨ Why great leaders sometimes need to stop talking and create space for others to be heard.✨ How humility and accountability can actually strengthen leadership authority.✨ Why every leader needs people willing to hold up an honest mirror.✨ How to remain grounded in conviction rather than applause.✨ How one person believing in someone's potential can change the trajectory of a life.
💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION!✨ 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!✨ 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?✨ 💬 Got a leadership question for General Young? Post it below—we'll answer as many as we can LIVE!
👇 YOUR TURN✨ What are your three takeaways from this episode?✨ What's one leadership insight you're applying this week?✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, emerging leader, mentor, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Who was your “Mrs. Woods”—the person who believed in you before you fully believed in yourself? And perhaps the more important leadership question: Whose Mrs. Woods will you become?
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #DareToLeadDifferently #BoldLeadership #SelfLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #USArmy #Veterans #Mentorship #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ

S5:E163🎙️ LIVE with Coach Kimberly CoanJoin Us LIVE! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 163
Mark your calendars!I'm excited to welcome Kimberly Coan to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for what promises to be an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, faith, and the courage to pursue your dreams.
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Orlando, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
After an accomplished career leading Human Resources organizations supporting thousands of employees across multiple industries, Kimberly Coan chose to pursue a lifelong dream—becoming a published author. Her new book, Steppingstones to Greatness, is a practical, faith-centered guide that encourages readers to overcome fear, develop positive habits, build confidence, and step boldly into the purpose God has designed for their lives.As a Strategic HR Leader, Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Certified Positive Leader, and leadership mentor, Kimberly has spent decades helping organizations navigate change, build high-performing teams, and develop exceptional leaders. Now she is sharing the personal lessons that transformed her own life—from overcoming self-doubt and adversity to achieving one of her biggest dreams.
Whether you're an executive, military leader, HR professional, entrepreneur, student, or simply someone striving to become a better leader, Kimberly's story will encourage you to take the next step toward your own greatness.
🌟 What You Will Learn✨ Why greatness is built one small step at a time—not in giant leaps.✨ How to identify and overcome the fears that keep us from reaching our potential.✨ The daily habits that consistently produce personal and professional growth.✨ Practical leadership lessons from decades of building high-performing teams.✨ How faith, purpose, and resilience can help leaders navigate life's toughest seasons.✨ Why defining clear goals—and acting on them—is essential for long-term success.✨ Behind-the-scenes stories from Kimberly's journey to publishing Steppingstones to Greatness.✨ Actionable advice for leaders who want to inspire, coach, and serve others more effectively.
💬 Join the Conversation!🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership or networking question for Kimberly? Post it below, and we'll answer as many as we can LIVE!
👇 Your Turn➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What's one leadership lesson you'll begin applying immediately?➡️ Tag a colleague, HR professional, junior officer, mentor, coach, or teammate who would benefit from this inspiring discussion. ❤️🙏🏾
I can't wait to share Kimberly's remarkable leadership journey with all of you. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pursue a dream, overcome fear, or begin a new chapter, this conversation is for you.Remember what Zig Ziglar said:"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
Let's take that next step toward greatness—together.#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #KimberlyCoan #SteppingstonesToGreatness #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #MaxwellLeadership #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #WomenInLeadership #HumanResources #ExecutiveLeadership #Faith #Purpose #Resilience #Coaching #Success #Inspiration #LifelongLearning #FITS

S5:E162🎙️ LIVE with Hugh MolotsiLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5 | Episode 162
Mark Your Calendars! 🎙️I'm excited to welcome an extraordinary innovation leader, author, board director, and technology executive to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ!
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
My guest, Hugh Molotsi, has spent more than three decades helping organizations transform bold ideas into lasting innovation. A former President & CTO of BuyNothing, Engineering Fellow and Vice President of Innovation at Intuit, accomplished board director, entrepreneur, and leadership advocate, Hugh has dedicated his career to empowering people to think differently, solve meaningful problems, and create cultures where innovation thrives.Hugh currently serves on corporate boards, advises emerging companies, and is the co-author of the outstanding book The Intrapreneur's Journey: Empowering Employees to Drive Growth, a practical roadmap for helping employees become innovators from within their organizations. His passion for leadership extends beyond business through his Black Towns initiative, preserving the remarkable history of historically Black communities and the entrepreneurs who built them.Whether you're a military leader, cybersecurity professional, engineer, entrepreneur, executive, or aspiring people leader, you won't want to miss this conversation.
💡 What You Will Learn…✅ Why the future belongs to intrapreneurs, not just entrepreneurs✅ How great leaders create cultures where innovation flourishes✅ Practical strategies from The Intrapreneur's Journey that every organization can implement✅ The leadership lessons Hugh learned during his remarkable 22-year career at Intuit✅ How to empower employees to think like owners and solve bigger problems✅ Why design thinking, lean experimentation, and collaboration are critical leadership skills✅ What board directors look for in today's CEOs and executive teams✅ How artificial intelligence is changing innovation, leadership, and the future of work✅ The inspiring story behind Black Towns and why preserving history strengthens our future✅ Hugh's best leadership advice for the next generation of innovators
As I often tell my audiences:Mission First. People Always.Innovation doesn't begin with technology.It begins with leaders who believe in people.
Join us as Hugh shares practical wisdom on empowering teams, leading with purpose, and building organizations where everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.💬 Join the Conversation!🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership, innovation, AI, or networking questions for Hugh? Post them below—we'll answer as many as we can LIVE during the podcast!
👇 Your Turn➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What's one leadership insight you'll apply this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, engineer, entrepreneur, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion.I look forward to seeing you LIVE!
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Innovation #Intrapreneurship #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #TechnologyLeadership #Cybersecurity #BoardLeadership #Entrepreneurship #DesignThinking #LeanStartup #FutureOfWork #BlackTowns #STEM #ContinuousLearning #PeopleLeadership #Success

S5E161🎙️ LIVE with LTG Larry Wyche, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 161
Mark Your Calendars!
Episode Title: From Private to Three-Star General: Leadership Lessons from LTG Larry Wyche
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM CT (Houston) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am honored to welcome Lieutenant General Larry D. Wyche, U.S. Army (Ret.), one of America’s most distinguished military logisticians, leadership experts, and executive coaches.
General Wyche’s extraordinary journey began in 1975 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a 17-year-old Private and Cavalry Scout. Over the next 42 years, he rose through the enlisted and officer ranks to become a Three-Star General and Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, leading a $58 billion global logistics enterprise with more than 120,000 Soldiers, civilians, and contractors supporting operations around the world.
Throughout his remarkable career, General Wyche became known not only for delivering mission success but also for developing leaders, caring deeply for Soldiers, and never forgetting his enlisted roots. He famously wore his Sergeant rank insignia beneath his general officer uniform as a daily reminder of where he began and who he served.
Today, he continues to impact organizations worldwide as an executive leadership coach, board director, consultant, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Shirts Off Our Backs, Boots Off Our Feet: How Leadership Enables Logistics and Supply Chain Execution and Gives You the Edge to Win.
What You Will Learn…
✨ How servant leadership helped one Soldier rise from Private to Three-Star General.
✨ Why the best leaders never forget where they came from.
✨ The leadership principles that apply equally in the military, business, and nonprofit sectors.
✨ How logistics, supply chains, and operational excellence enable mission success.
✨ Why developing people is the most important responsibility of every leader.
✨ How to lead effectively through complexity, uncertainty, and change.
✨ The importance of humility, mentorship, resilience, and lifelong learning.
✨ Practical leadership lessons for military officers, executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership or logistics question for General Wyche? Post it below, and we will answer as many as possible LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership lesson you’re committed to applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, mentor, junior officer, veteran, or teammate who would benefit from hearing General Wyche’s remarkable leadership journey.
I look forward to seeing you LIVE as we explore what it truly means to lead with character, competence, humility, and service.
#Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LarryWyche #USArmy #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeaderDevelopment #Mentorship #SupplyChain #Logistics #ExecutiveLeadership #Veterans #LifelongLearning #Success #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #ArmyLeadership #Podcast #LivePodcast

S5E160🎙️ LIVE with Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, U.S. Navy (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 5 | Episode 160Mark Your Calendars!
I’m honored to welcome Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, U.S. Navy (Ret.) to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for what promises to be a timely and thought-provoking conversation:
Leadership, Intelligence, and Integrity in an Age of Great Power Competition
📅 Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026⏰ Time: 3:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:30 PM ET (Annandale, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Rear Admiral Studeman retired after an extraordinary 35-year career as one of America’s foremost national security and intelligence leaders. He concluded his distinguished service as Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, while simultaneously serving as Director of the National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office and the Director of National Intelligence’s National Intelligence Manager for Maritime Affairs. Earlier, he served as Director of Intelligence (J2) for both U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Southern Command, commanded intelligence operations supporting U.S. Cyber Command, and was appointed by President George W. Bush as a White House Fellow. Today, he continues serving as an author, speaker, strategic advisor, and one of the nation’s leading experts on China, the Indo-Pacific, and leadership.  
Our conversation will also explore Admiral Studeman’s outstanding bestselling book, Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity, and why character, trust, humility, and integrity remain the foundation of exceptional leadership in every profession.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✨ Why character is a leader’s greatest strategic advantage
✨ Leadership lessons from commanding thousands of intelligence professionals around the globe
✨ How great leaders make sound decisions when information is incomplete and uncertainty is high
✨ What business executives, cybersecurity leaders, and public servants can learn from today’s era of Great Power Competition
✨ Admiral Studeman’s insights on China’s long-term strategic ambitions and what leaders should understand about the evolving relationship between China and Taiwan
✨ Practical lessons from Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity that every leader can apply immediately
✨ How to build high-trust, high-performing teams that thrive under pressure
✨ The legacy Admiral Studeman hopes to leave for the next generation of leaders
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, national security, China, Taiwan, cybersecurity, or networking questions for Admiral Studeman? Post them below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week?
➡️ Tag a leader, colleague, military officer, executive, cybersecurity professional, or student who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #MikeStudeman #USNavy #NationalSecurity #Intelligence #China #Taiwan #IndoPacific #GreatPowerCompetition #Integrity #Character #ServantLeadership #Cybersecurity #StrategicLeadership #MightOfTheChain #Veterans #ExecutiveLeadership #LifelongLearning

S250:E4🎙️LIVE 🇺🇸America 250: President Barack ObamaLeadership, Service, and the Power of Hope
Leadership & Success podcast with Coach BZ, Season 5 | Episode 4
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, join me for a special America 250 episode as we examine the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and the first—and to date only—African American President.
This episode is based on my latest article:🇺🇸 America 250 | President Barack Obamahttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/america-250-black-history-year-profile-courage-barack-ger3c/
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
During this episode, we'll explore why historians now rank President Obama 7th among all U.S. Presidents in the 2024 Presidential Greatness Project, placing him alongside Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, and Harry Truman. More importantly, we'll discuss what every leader—whether in the military, cybersecurity, business, education, government, or public service—can learn from his example.
During this LIVE conversation, you'll learn:🇺🇸 Why President Obama's election represented one of the most significant milestones in American history.🎯 The leadership principles behind his "No Drama Obama" approach to leading through the Great Recession, national security crises, and major policy decisions.📚 How preparation, emotional intelligence, composure under pressure, and long-term thinking helped define his leadership style.⚓ What I learned serving in the U.S. Navy while President Obama was my Commander-in-Chief—and why those lessons continue to shape my leadership philosophy today.🌎 Why historians continue to elevate his standing among America's greatest presidents and what that means for future generations of leaders.💡 Practical leadership lessons that you can immediately apply in your own career, whether you're leading a team, commanding a unit, serving on a board, or simply striving to become a better leader.
Leadership is never about perfection.It is about character, preparation, service, and helping others believe that tomorrow can be better than today.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Post it below, and I'll answer it LIVE during the show!❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation on leadership, service, and American history.👇 After the podcast, I'd love to hear from you:• What are your three biggest takeaways?• What insight inspired you the most?• What leadership lesson will you put into practice this week?
I look forward to learning with you as we continue celebrating America 250 and the remarkable leaders who have shaped our nation's history.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #America250 #BarackObama #Leadership #BlackHistoryYear #BHY #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #PublicService #CommanderInChief #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #Character #Hope #UnitedStates #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #LifelongLearning

S5:E159🎙️ Live with Todd Marshall HearnsbergerLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 159
From Dysfunction to Flourishing: Building Healthy Leaders and Healthy Organizations
Mark your calendars!
Join me for another inspiring episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ as I welcome Todd Marshall Hearnsberger—leadership consultant, executive coach, author, pastor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and Founder & CEO of Lead Well Solutions.
📅 Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM CT (Dallas, TX) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
For more than 30 years, Todd has been helping leaders and organizations thrive by combining servant leadership, operational excellence, and practical business strategy. From leading churches and educational institutions to founding Lead Well Solutions, Todd has dedicated his career to helping organizations build healthier cultures, stronger teams, and more effective leaders. He is also the author of The Dysfunctional Leader: Pathology of Unhealthy Leadership, where he explores why organizations struggle—and how leaders can create workplaces where people flourish.
💡 What You Will Learn
✨ Why healthy organizations begin with healthy leaders.
✨ The hidden behaviors that create dysfunctional workplace cultures—and how to eliminate them.
✨ Why accountability without clarity sets teams up for failure.
✨ How to intentionally build a culture of trust, collaboration, and high performance.
✨ The difference between a “default culture” and a “designed culture.”
✨ Practical leadership lessons from three decades of experience in ministry, business, and executive consulting.
✨ How servant leadership creates lasting organizational success.
✨ Why continuous learning and personal growth are essential for every leader.
Whether you lead a Fortune 500 company, a nonprofit, a military unit, a small business, or a volunteer organization, this conversation will equip you with practical strategies to lead with greater purpose, integrity, and impact.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or organizational culture questions for Todd? Post them below—we’ll answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest leadership challenges today?
➡️ What is one characteristic every healthy leader must possess?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, pastor, executive, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadWellSolutions #ToddMarshallHearnsberger #LeadershipCoach #HealthyOrganizations #BusinessLeadership #MinistryLeadership #Podcast #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Success #Teamwork #Culture #PersonalGrowth #LeadWithPurpose

S5:E158🎙️ LIVE with BK FultonLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 158
A Renaissance Leader Who Reinvented Success Through Purpose, Storytelling, and Legacy
Mark your calendars for an inspiring conversation with one of the most accomplished and visionary leaders of our time!
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E158 – LIVE with BK Fulton
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026⏰ 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Richmond, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
My guest, BK Fulton, is the definition of a modern Renaissance man.
After an extraordinary career as a Verizon executive and attorney, BK boldly reinvented himself to pursue the work he believes he was “made to do.” Today, he is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, filmmaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, technology innovator, and founder of Soulidifly Productions, using the power of storytelling to educate, inspire, and create lasting impact across generations.
His remarkable body of work includes award-winning Broadway productions, feature films, children’s books, leadership books, and groundbreaking initiatives that bridge business, technology, education, and the arts. Through every chapter of his journey, BK has demonstrated that true success isn’t measured by titles—it is measured by purpose, reinvention, and the lives we help transform.
💡 What You Will Learn
✨ How to courageously reinvent yourself after achieving career success
✨ Why great leaders are also great storytellers
✨ The leadership lessons behind The Blueprint: Lessons for Living Your Best Life
✨ Insights from The Blueprint Part Two: Sheroes & Heroes and what 52 extraordinary leaders taught him about success
✨ How purpose becomes the foundation for lasting leadership and legacy
✨ Why kindness, belief, and service remain timeless leadership principles
✨ How leaders can use creativity, innovation, and storytelling to shape culture and inspire future generations
✨ Practical advice for executives, entrepreneurs, military leaders, and anyone preparing for their own next chapter
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, career, entrepreneurship, or networking questions for BK? Post them below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What does living your best life mean to you?
➡️ If you could reinvent your career tomorrow, what would you pursue?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, entrepreneur, creative, or teammate who could benefit from this inspiring conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #BKFulton #Storytelling #Broadway #Film #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Purpose #Legacy #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #Authors #TonyAwards #Soulidifly #BeKind #JustBelieve #CoachBZ

S5:E157🎙️ LIVE with CMD CMSgt Dennis L. Fritz, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 157
Some leadership decisions shape organizations.
Others shape history.
Join me for a thoughtful and timely conversation with Command Chief Master Sergeant Dennis L. Fritz, USAF (Ret.)—a distinguished 28-year Air Force veteran, former senior enlisted advisor to four-star commanders, Fellow and Former Director of the Eisenhower Media Network, and bestselling author of Deadly Betrayal.
Throughout his remarkable career, Chief Fritz advised senior military leaders on readiness, morale, and mission success while serving at the highest levels of the U.S. Air Force, including assignments at the Pentagon. Today, he continues serving our nation by encouraging informed dialogue about leadership, accountability, and the lessons history teaches us.
Our discussion will not be about partisan politics or conspiracy theories. Instead, we’ll examine one of leadership’s greatest responsibilities: making difficult decisions when lives, national security, and history itself are on the line.
🎯 Episode Title
Leadership Under the Weight of History: Integrity, Accountability, and the Human Cost of National Security Decisions
📅 Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💡 What You Will Learn
✨ Why integrity becomes a leader’s greatest asset when facing difficult decisions.
✨ How senior military leaders balance loyalty, accountability, and moral courage.
✨ Leadership lessons from advising America’s highest-ranking military commanders.
✨ Why organizations must create cultures where respectful dissent and critical thinking are encouraged.
✨ How leaders learn from failure without losing public trust.
✨ The human dimension of strategic decision-making—and why every policy ultimately affects real people.
✨ Practical leadership principles for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and business executives navigating uncertainty.
✨ Why studying history is essential for preparing the next generation of leaders.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dennis? Post them below—we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What leadership decision has taught you the most?
➡️ How do great leaders balance loyalty with accountability?
➡️ What lessons should today’s leaders learn from history to better prepare for tomorrow?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #USAirForce #NationalSecurity #LeadershipDevelopment #Integrity #Accountability #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking #EthicalLeadership #MoralCourage #HistoryMatters #Veterans #CyberLeadership #LeadershipLessons #ProfessionalDevelopment #MissionFirstPeopleAlways

S250:E3🎙️ LIVE Leadership Lessons from America’s First Documented Family of African Descent 🇺🇸📖Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5| Episode 3
Mark your calendars!
Join me for Season 250, Episode 3 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, where we continue our America 250 and Black History Year (#BHY) journey by exploring one of the most remarkable—and deeply personal—stories in American history.
This episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:
📖 “Leadership Lessons from America’s First Documented Family of African Descent”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-americas-first-documented-zinga–mx0ac/
📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026⏰ 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 5:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💡 What You Will Learn
During this special episode, we’ll explore:
✅ The extraordinary story of Anthony, Isabella, and William Tucker—America’s first documented family of African descent.
✅ What the Virginia Muster of 1624/25, America’s earliest surviving census, reveals about their lives and why discovering their names more than 400 years later still matters today.
✅ Why Black history did not begin with slavery—but with civilizations, families, faith, resilience, and hope.
✅ Leadership lessons from a family whose love and perseverance survived unimaginable hardship and whose story reminds us that history is ultimately about people, not just events.
✅ Why primary sources matter, and how evidence-based history helps us move beyond myths toward deeper understanding.
✅ How remembering every American’s story strengthens—not weakens—our shared national identity as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Together, we’ll discuss how studying our shared history helps us become better leaders, wiser citizens, and more compassionate human beings committed to building a more perfect Union for future generations.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Post it below—I will answer as many as I can LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who loves history, leadership, lifelong learning, or believes every American story deserves to be remembered.
👇 After the podcast, I’d love to hear from you:
• What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
• What new insight—or reminder—will you put into practice this week?
Please share your reflections in the comments so our entire community can learn and grow together.
History is more than dates and documents—it is the story of people whose courage, faith, and perseverance continue to inspire us today.
I look forward to learning with you LIVE!
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #BlackHistoryYear #BHY #America250 #Leadership #HistoryMatters #LifelongLearning #AnthonyAndIsabella #WilliamTucker #LeadershipDevelopment #Character #Service #Podcast #LiveOnLinkedIn #MorePerfectUnion

S250:E2 🎙️ LIVE Building America’s Black History BookshelfLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 250 | Episode 2
Mark your calendars!
Join me for Season 250, Episode 2 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ as we explore how books can help us become better leaders, better citizens, and lifelong learners.
This episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:
📖 “Building 🇺🇸 America’s Black History Bookshelf”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/black-history-year-building-americas-bookshelf-zinga–pwy7c
📅 Date: Monday, July 20, 2026⏰ Time: 7:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
💡 What You Will Learn
📚 Why I created the Black History Year Bookshelf, a growing digital library featuring 125+ carefully curated books.
🇺🇸 How Black history helps us better understand the complete American story and the enduring promise of our Constitution.
📖 The 12 essential books I believe every American should consider reading—from The Mis-Education of the Negro and Black Reconstruction in America to The Golden Thirteen, From Slavery to Freedom, and Black AF History.
🎯 How reading history develops critical thinking, intellectual humility, and stronger leadership in the military, business, government, and everyday life.
🗺️ Why understanding America’s successes and shortcomings equips us to help build a more perfect Union for future generations.
🤝 How you can help grow the Black History Year Bookshelf by recommending books that have shaped your understanding of American history, leadership, military service, innovation, education, entrepreneurship, science, and constitutional government.
This isn’t about telling people what to think.
It’s about encouraging all of us to read broadly, think critically, follow the evidence, and continue learning together.
Because Black History is American History.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below—I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who loves history, leadership, or lifelong learning and invite them to join us!
After the podcast, I’d love to hear from you:
✅ What are your three biggest takeaways?
✅ What is one leadership lesson you’ll put into practice this week?
✅ Which book should we add next to the Black History Year Bookshelf?
Let’s build one of the world’s greatest public reading communities—one book, one conversation, and one leader at a time.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #BlackHistoryYear #America250 #Leadership #AmericanHistory #Books #LifelongLearning #HistoryMatters #BookRecommendations #MilitaryLeadership #Education #ReadingCommunity #CoachBZ

S250:E1🎙️ LIVE | A Nation’s Scar: Why Black History Matters 🇺🇸Leadership & Success Podcast: Season 250 | Episode 1
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, how should we remember our past?
Join me for the premiere episode of Season 250 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, where we’ll explore one of the most important leadership conversations of our time.
This episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:
📖 “🇺🇸 America 250 | A Nation’s Scar, Not a Political Wedge: Why Black History Matters”
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/america-250-nations-scar-political-wedge-why-black-bob-fabien-bz–pzyjc
📅 Date: Monday, July 20, 2026⏰ Time: 7:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
💡 What You Will Learn
🇺🇸 Why Black history is not a separate story—but an essential part of the American story.
📚 Why Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, why it became Black History Month, and why I believe Black History Year is a natural continuation of that educational mission.
⚖️ Why understanding the Gettysburg Address, the Reconstruction Amendments, Juneteenth, and the Golden Thirteen helps us better understand America’s continuing journey toward a more perfect Union.
⚓ Why every military officer, public servant, and aspiring leader should study our complete history—not to assign guilt, but to develop wisdom, judgment, humility, and stronger leadership.
🔎 Why I believe the truth does not fear investigation, and why Black History Year is an invitation to examine original documents, military records, museums, biographies, and historical archives—not simply accept someone else’s conclusions.
🌎 How studying our shared and sometimes uncomfortable history can unite us around our highest ideals while inspiring us to continue Lincoln’s unfinished work of building a more perfect Union for all Americans.
Whether you’re a military leader, cybersecurity professional, educator, student, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, I hope you’ll join this important conversation.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Post it below, and I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who would enjoy this conversation and invite them to join us.
After the podcast, I’d love to hear from you:
✅ What are your three biggest takeaways?
✅ What new insight did you gain—or what timeless truth were you reminded of?
✅ What leadership lesson will you put into practice this week?
Together, let’s celebrate America’s 250th birthday by embracing the courage to learn, the humility to reflect, and the commitment to continue the unfinished work of building a more perfect Union.
#America250 #BlackHistoryYear #Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccess #USNavy #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #HistoryMatters #GettysburgAddress #GoldenThirteen #Juneteenth #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Character #Resilience #NationalSecurity #LifelongLearning

S5:E156🎙️ LIVE 🇪🇸 Leadership Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Champions: System Over SuperstarsLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5 | Episode 156
As the world celebrates 🇪🇸 Spain’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, let’s explore a question that goes far beyond football:
What can championship teams teach us about leadership?
Join me for the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, where we’ll examine how Spain’s World Cup triumph provides powerful leadership lessons for military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, coaches, and anyone committed to building high-performing teams.
This episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:
📖 “🇪🇸 Leadership Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Champions”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-fifa-world-cup-2026-champions-9es1c
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💡 What You Will Learn
⚽ Why systems consistently outperform superstars in sustained high performance.
🤝 How to build a culture of trust, teamwork, and shared purpose that enables ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary results.
🌱 Why the greatest leaders focus on developing future leaders, not creating followers.
🛡️ How resilient organizations prepare before crises occur rather than simply reacting to them.
🏆 Why culture always outperforms talent when talented people fail to work together.
🌍 How representation, belonging, and leadership development expand what future generations believe is possible.
📖 Timeless leadership wisdom from General Stan McChrystal, Dr. John C. Maxwell, and biblical principles from Ecclesiastes, Romans, Philippians, and 1 Corinthians that continue to shape high-performing teams today.
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📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5 | Episode 156
📅 Monday, July 20, 2026⏰ 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 5:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌎 Where are you tuning in from?Drop your city, state, province, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?Post it below, and I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
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After the podcast, I’d love to hear from you:
✅ What are your three biggest takeaways?
✅ What leadership insight challenged your thinking the most?
✅ What is one action you will put into practice this week to strengthen your team, your organization, or your leadership?
I look forward to learning with you as we explore why the greatest leaders don’t create superstars—they create systems where everyone has the opportunity to become one.
Mission First. People Always. System Over Superstars.
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Spain #Teamwork #OrganizationalLeadership #Culture #HighPerformanceTeams #ServantLeadership #TeamOfTeams #StanMcChrystal #JohnMaxwell #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Resilience #WinningCulture #Coaching #CoachBZ

S5:E155🎙️ LIVE with Mildred TalabiLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 5 | Episode 155
From Expertise to Extra Income: How to Build a Business Without Leaving Your Day Job🎙️ Mark Your Calendars!📅 Friday, July 17, 2026⏰ 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 3:00 PM GMT (Dartford, England, UK)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I’m excited to welcome Mildred Talabi—LinkedIn Top Voice, author, speaker, entrepreneur, former journalist, and founder of the Start Being Visible movement.
For years, Mildred has helped professionals—especially women—transform their expertise into influence, opportunities, and career growth by building authentic personal brands on LinkedIn. With more than 50,000 followers, four published books, and a global community of leaders, she has become one of the most trusted voices on professional visibility and personal branding.
Her message is simple, yet transformative:
“The difference between being knowledgeable and being an expert is visibility.”— Thomas J. Stanley
If you’ve ever wondered why talented professionals are overlooked while others consistently earn promotions, speaking invitations, leadership opportunities, and new clients, this conversation is for you.
🎯 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why you don’t have to quit your day job to become an entrepreneur—and how to build a profitable business alongside your career.
✅ How to identify the expertise, skills, and experiences people will gladly pay you for.
✅ The biggest myths that prevent talented professionals—especially women—from creating additional income and financial freedom.
✅ Why failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s the pathway to wisdom, resilience, and entrepreneurial growth.
✅ How to stop trading time for money and instead charge for the value you create.
✅ Practical steps to validate a business idea, find your first paying client, and launch before everything feels “perfect.”
✅ Why “done is better than perfect” and how overcoming perfectionism accelerates success.
✅ How faith, purpose, and confidence can help you overcome fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt.
✅ Why knowing your value is essential for negotiating salaries, pricing your services, and advocating for yourself with confidence.
✅ How AI can become a powerful business tool without replacing your authentic voice or unique expertise.
✅ Why meaningful conversations—not expensive websites or logos—are often the fastest path to building a successful business.
✅ How to create greater financial freedom, more choices, and a lasting legacy by transforming your existing expertise into extra income.
✨ Bonus: Discover the key lessons from Mildred Talabi’s bestselling book, Start Being Visible, and learn why visibility remains a powerful accelerator for attracting opportunities, building credibility, and growing both your career and your business.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, military professional transitioning to civilian life, entrepreneur, executive, or someone looking to expand your professional influence, you’ll leave this conversation with actionable insights you can begin applying immediately.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, networking, LinkedIn, or personal branding questions for Mildred? Post them below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways after watching the episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership or personal branding insight you’ll apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, military service member, mentor, entrepreneur, or emerging leader who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MildredTalabi #StartBeingVisible #Leadership #PersonalBranding #LinkedIn #ExecutivePresence #CareerDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #ThoughtLeadership #Influence #ExecutiveLeadership #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #ContinuousLearning #ServeLeadInspire

S5:E154🎙️ LIVE with 🇺🇸AMERICA 250: Leadership Lessons From the Gettysburg AddressLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5 | Episode 154 | LIVE
As America celebrates her 250th birthday, we pause to reflect on one of the most influential leadership speeches ever delivered.
President Abraham Lincoln’s 272-word Gettysburg Address was far more than a dedication speech—it was a masterclass in leadership, strategic communication, moral courage, and visionary leadership during one of the darkest moments in our nation’s history.
Join me as we explore the timeless leadership principles that continue to shape military commanders, business executives, public servants, and emerging leaders more than 160 years later.
This special episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:
🇺🇸 America 250: Leadership Lessons From the Gettysburg Addresshttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/america-250-leadership-lessons-from-gettysburg-zinga--9ua3c/
📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ Why Lincoln chose the Declaration of Independence instead of the Constitution as the foundation of his speech—and why every leader should understand the difference.
✅ The six timeless leadership principles hidden within just 272 words that continue to inspire leaders around the world.
✅ Why great leaders reconnect people to purpose before they focus on execution.
✅ How to communicate with extraordinary clarity by mastering the power of brevity.
✅ The importance of transforming setbacks, sacrifice, and adversity into renewed commitment and “unfinished work.”
✅ Why humility—not ego—is the hallmark of exceptional leadership.
✅ How Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and the Reconstruction Amendments reshaped America’s understanding of freedom, citizenship, and equality.
✅ Why the commissioning of the Golden Thirteen on March 19, 1944, forever changed the history of the United States Navy—and ultimately made my own journey to serving as a Commander possible.
✅ Practical leadership lessons for aspiring Naval officers, cybersecurity leaders, and professionals preparing to lead teams through uncertainty and change.
Whether you’re preparing for command, transitioning from an individual contributor into leadership, or simply striving to become a better servant leader, this conversation is for you.
As Lincoln reminded us, every generation inherits “the unfinished work.”
The question is:
What unfinished work has been entrusted to you?
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Post it below—I will answer as many as I can LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
After the episode, come back and share:
✅ What are your three biggest takeaways?
✅ Which leadership insight challenged your thinking the most?
✅ What is one lesson you will intentionally put into practice this week?
Your insights may inspire someone else’s leadership journey.
I look forward to seeing you LIVE!
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #America250 #GettysburgAddress #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #USNavy #CommandLeadership #Cybersecurity #StrategicLeadership #ServantLeadership #GoldenThirteen #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadWithPurpose #MissionFirst #LifelongLearning

S5:E153🎙️ LIVE with Lisa DavisLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5, Episode 153
Mark Your Calendars!📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco/San Diego, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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I’m excited to welcome Lisa Davis to the Leadership & Success Podcast!
Lisa is an accomplished Board Director, former Fortune 100 executive, Global CIO, AI transformation leader, keynote speaker, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of The Only Woman in the Room: How to Win in a Workplace (Still!) Built for Men.
Over the course of her remarkable career, Lisa has led enterprise transformation across government, higher education, healthcare, and the technology industry, serving in executive leadership roles with organizations including Intel, Blue Shield of California, Georgetown University, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Department of Defense. Today, she advises boards and executive teams on AI adoption, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and leadership through her firm, Davis Core Advisory.
Our conversation is titled:
From CIO to Boardroom: Leading with Conviction in the Age of AI
Whether you’re a current executive, an aspiring leader, a board member, or simply passionate about leadership, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
What You Will Learn
✅ How exceptional leaders drive digital transformation—not just technology implementation
✅ Why AI is fundamentally a leadership challenge, not simply a technology initiative
✅ What boards expect from today’s CIOs and technology executives
✅ How to build trust, influence, and credibility during periods of rapid change
✅ Lisa’s framework for leading with conviction in the Age of AI
✅ Practical advice for executives pursuing board service
✅ Lessons from Lisa’s new #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Only Woman in the Room
✅ Why authenticity, grit, resilience, and courage remain humanity’s greatest competitive advantages
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Have a question about leadership, AI, digital transformation, board leadership, or career growth? Post it below—we may answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, technology leader, board member, junior military officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation.
I look forward to seeing you LIVE!
#Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LisaDavis #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #BoardLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Cybersecurity #CIO #WomenInLeadership #WomenInSTEM #TechnologyLeadership #Innovation #ServantLeadership #Podcast #LinkedInLive #LeadershipDevelopment #TheOnlyWomanInTheRoom

S5:152🎙️ LIVE with Coach Kevin Wayne Johnson, D.H.L. (Hon.), DoD (GS-15, Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 152Leadership with a Servant’s Heart
Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach | Executive Coach | Best-Selling Author | Ordained Minister | Founder & CEO, The Johnson Leadership Group
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Leadership is often measured by titles, authority, and results.
But what if the greatest leaders are remembered not for the power they held—but for the people they served?
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Coach Kevin Wayne Johnson, whose extraordinary 34-year career as a senior Department of Defense leader, combined with his work as an executive coach, pastor, bestselling author, and Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, has equipped thousands of leaders to lead with humility, character, and purpose.
Kevin’s life mission is simple yet profound:
Know Better. Do Better. Lead Better.
Whether you’re leading Sailors, cybersecurity teams, government organizations, businesses, nonprofits, ministries, or your own family, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it truly means to lead with a servant’s heart.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ Why servant leadership is a competitive advantage in today’s organizations
✅ How to build trust, influence, and credibility that lasts
✅ Practical lessons from leading across government, the Department of Defense, and ministry
✅ How leadership begins at home before it reaches the workplace
✅ Why humility is one of the strongest leadership qualities—not a weakness
✅ The leadership principles behind Kevin’s award-winning Leadership with a Servant’s Heart book series
✅ How faith, purpose, and service shaped his Give God the Glory! series and lifelong leadership journey
✅ Actionable strategies every aspiring and seasoned leader can apply immediately
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a military officer, cybersecurity professional, executive, entrepreneur, educator, coach, or someone simply striving to make a greater impact, this episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership question for Coach Kevin? Post it below, and we’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one servant leadership principle you’re committed to applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior military officer, cybersecurity professional, mentor, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Together, let’s continue building leaders who inspire trust, serve with humility, and leave a legacy that lasts.
#Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #KevinWayneJohnson #JohnMaxwell #MaxwellLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #FaithAndLeadership #PersonalGrowth #KnowBetterDoBetterLeadBetter #LeadToServe #Mentorship #CharacterMatters #PeopleFirst #LeadershipWithAServantsHeart

S31:E26AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 26🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📘 Season 31, Episode 26AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 26
This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 26”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-book-proverbs-bob-fabien-bz--mlpvc)
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🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI🎯 Your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown — Built for Busy Leaders
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 26
In this episode, we explore:✅ Why discernment is one of the most critical leadership skills✅ How foolish conflict and emotional reactions erode credibility✅ Why humility and teachability sustain long-term influence✅ The hidden dangers of gossip, flattery, and passive-aggressive communication✅ How leaders distinguish caution from fear-driven inaction✅ Practical coaching reflections to strengthen wisdom, judgment, and emotional discipline
“Proverbs 26 reminds us that leadership is not proven by how loudly we react—but by how wisely we choose when to engage, when to speak, and when to walk away.”
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country below!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it in the comments — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
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