S31:E1 LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 1

S31:E1🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 1
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 1
Season 31 | Episode 1
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
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🔍 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 1
 
In this opening episode, we will explore:
•Why teachable leaders outperform positional leaders
•How wisdom differs from intelligence, experience, or authority
•The hidden leadership risks of ignoring counsel and early warning signs
•Why shortcuts, groupthink, and compromised values derail leaders
•How wise leadership creates psychological safety, trust, and stability
 
Proverbs 1 sets the foundation:
Leadership rises or falls on how well a leader listens, learns, and chooses integrity—especially under pressure.
 
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📅 Date: Thursday, January 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
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👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
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Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S4:E136 🎙️ LIVE — Season 4 Finale

S4:E136 🎙️ LIVE — Season 4 FinaleLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 Finale | Episode 136
✨ A Year in Review: The Best Leadership Advice of 2025 & Reflections to Carry Forward
❝Leadership is not built in moments of applause, but in seasons of reflection. When we pause to learn from one another, serve with humility, grow daily, and lead with integrity, we carry forward wisdom that outlives any title—and becomes legacy.❞ ―CDR Bob F. "BZ" Zinga, USN
 
✨ Mark your calendars for the Season 4 Finale of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ✨ This episode is not about one guest✨ It’s about all of you — the collective wisdom shared across an extraordinary year of conversations, books, devotions, and leadership lessons
✨ What you will learn in this special finale episode:✨ The top leadership insights of 2025 drawn from 135 episodes and hundreds of global leaders✨ Why leadership is personal before it is positional — and how to lead from the inside out✨ How servant leadership consistently outperforms command-and-control leadership✨ Why growth is a daily discipline, not a one-time breakthrough✨ How integrity and trust accelerate influence in high-stakes environments✨ Why influence beats authority in modern military, tech, and business leadership✨ Practical end-of-year reflections to help you reset, refocus, and lead stronger in 2026
✨ Episode Details:✨ 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025✨ ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
✨ Join the conversation LIVE:✨ 🗺️ 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 Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show
✨ Your turn:✨ ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from this episode✨ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?✨ What leadership insight will you put into practice this week so others can learn from you?
✨ Thank you for being part of Season 4 — let’s close 2025 strong and step into 2026 ready to grow, serve, and lead with purpose

S4:E135 LIVE with Zen Benefiel

S4:E135🎙️ LIVE with Zen BenefielLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 135
“The future of humanity depends on cooperation, not competition.”“Transformation does not begin with systems or policies—it begins with awareness.”“The most effective leaders align inner clarity with outer action.”“Servant leadership is not weakness—it is strength disciplined by compassion.”“Real leadership begins when ego steps aside and service steps forward.”
📅 Tuesday, December 30, 2025⏰ 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM MT (Chandler, AZ) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Zen Benefiel is a planetary visionary, servant leader, author of 40+ books, and host of One World in a New World. For decades, Zen has worked at the intersection of conscious leadership, systems thinking, collaboration, and planetary stewardship—bridging science and spirituality, strategy and soul.
From aerospace and government partnering to global conversations on human awakening, Zen’s life work challenges leaders to move beyond control, silos, and ego—and toward coherence, service, and conscious collaboration.
This is not a conversation about theory.This is a conversation about how leaders show up when the stakes are real.
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🎙️ What You Will Learn…
✅ Why leadership is coherence, not control✅ How inner work directly shapes outer results in teams and organizations✅ What planetary citizenship means for today’s military, tech, and civic leaders✅ How to break silos and build trust in complex systems✅ The leadership habits required for a rapidly changing, interconnected world
Whether you lead people, systems, missions, or communities—this episode will stretch how you think about responsibility, service, and impact.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Zen? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (after the episode):➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ConsciousLeadership #ServantLeadership #PlanetaryCitizenship #SystemsThinking #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #BeTheDream

S4:E134 LIVE with CPT Tess A. Tracy, PsyD, U.S. Army

S4:E134🎙️ LIVE with CPT Tess A. Tracy, PsyD, U.S. ArmyLeadership and Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 134Company Commander, MDW Medical Recruiting Company | Clinical Psychologist | Transformational Leader➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/contessa-a-tracy-psyd-369b93169/
✨ Mark your calendars! The next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is one you do not want to miss.✨ 📅 Date: Monday, December 29, 2025✨ ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 AM ET (Beltsville, MD)✨ 📍 Where: LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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✨ 👤 About My GuestCPT Tess A. “Gladiator 6” Tracy brings a rare and powerful blend of experience across combat medicine, military intelligence, clinical psychology, and command leadership. From supporting multi-domain operations and deployed formations, to serving as an aide-de-camp at the general officer level, to now commanding in one of the most competitive healthcare recruiting markets in the nation—her leadership journey embodies mission focus, people-first leadership, and ethical courage.
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✨ 🎯 What You Will Learn✨ How to lead with “mission first, people always” in high-pressure environments✨ Why psychological readiness is a leadership responsibility—not a side issue✨ Lessons from command, deployment, and general-officer-level leadership✨ How values, faith, and resilience shape durable leaders✨ What aspiring military and tech leaders must do now to prepare for command and enterprise leadership
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✨ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE✨ 🗺️ 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 Tess? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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✨ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode✨ ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?✨ ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?✨ ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
✨ This episode is especially for aspiring military officers, clinicians, and tech leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

S4E120AI RECAP LIVE with Michael Sugrue

S4E120AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Michael SugrueLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 120 | AI RECAP LIVE with Michael Sugrue
⏱️ Only 10 minutes. Maximum impact.
If you missed the full hour-long, deeply powerful conversation with Capt Michael Sugrue, U.S. Air Force (Vet.), we’ve got you covered.
This AI RECAP episode is a 10-minute highlight breakdown of the most important leadership lessons, mindset shifts, and life-saving insights from S4:E120 — designed specifically for busy professionals who want the essence without the time commitment.
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🎧 “S4:E120 AI RECAP Live with Michael Sugrue”
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, December 29, 2025⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn
🔥 Why trauma is an injury, not a weakness — and why language matters🔥 The leadership cost of silence in high-stress environments🔥 Why vulnerability is a leadership responsibility, not a liability🔥 Practical habits for resilience, emotional readiness, and trust🔥 What “Relentless Courage” really looks like in everyday leadership🔥 Lessons every military officer, first responder, and tech leader must understand
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers timeless principles and practical strategies to help you become:
✔️ A better decision-maker✔️ A servant leader✔️ A trust-builder✔️ A more human leader under pressure
All in just 10 minutes.
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?➡️ Tag someone who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow together.Let’s lead with courage.Let’s make leadership more human.
— Coach BZ 🎙️🇺🇸

S4E119AI RECAP LIVE with James Corbett

S4E119AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with James CorbettLeadership & Success PodcastSeason 4, Episode 119 — AI RECAP 
⏱️ Only 10 minutes. Maximum impact.
If you missed the original hour-long conversation with James Corbett, this episode is for you.
This is a 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown of one of the most powerful leadership conversations of the season—curated by our AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI for leaders on the move.
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🧠 “S4:E119 AI RECAP LIVE with James Corbett”This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, December 29, 2025⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn
✔️ Why hope is a leadership imperative, not a soft skill✔️ How leaders can combat isolation in military, tech, and high-stress environments✔️ The role of gratitude and truth in resilient decision-making✔️ How to turn pain into purpose and service✔️ Practical servant-leadership principles you can apply immediately
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers timeless leadership lessons and practical strategies to help you:
🔹 Become a better decision-maker🔹 Lead with empathy and accountability🔹 Build influence through service and authenticity
All in 10 focused minutes.
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, 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 LIVE during the show.
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❤️ Tag someone who could benefit from this episode.👇 After watching:➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s learn together.Let’s lead better—together.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AIRecap #JamesCorbett#ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership#MentalHealthMatters #ResilientLeadership #GratefulLeadership

S4E118AI RECAP LIVE with General David H. Petraeus

S4E118AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with General David H. PetraeusLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ✨ Season 4, Episode 118 | AI RECAP 
✨ This is the 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown for busy professionals who want the essence of an extraordinary leadership conversation — without missing the big ideas.
✨ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI✨ A fast, focused recap of the original hour-long S4:E118 conversation with one of the most influential military strategists of the 21st century.
✨ ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.✨ 📅 Date: Friday, December 26, 2025✨ ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, DC)✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
✨ 💡 What You Will Learn:✨ How great leaders get the BIG ideas right✨ Why strategic clarity matters more than charisma✨ Leadership lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan, and modern conflict✨ How to lead through complexity, pressure, and uncertainty✨ Timeless principles on excellence, discipline, humility, and service
✨ 👉 Why listen?✨ Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers practical strategies and timeless insights to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder — in just 10 minutes.
✨ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE:✨ 🗺️ 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 Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show
✨ 👇 Your Turn:✨ What are your three takeaways from this episode?✨ What’s one insight you’ll put into practice this week?✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
✨ Don’t miss this high-impact AI RECAP — leadership wisdom, distilled.
#Leadership #StrategicLeadership #GenPetraeus #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #AIRecap #DecisionMaking #NationalSecurity #TechLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #Veterans #GetTheBigIdeasRight

🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E117 AI RECAP EN DIRECT avec Astrid Meyer

🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E117 AI RECAP 🎙️ EN DIRECT avec Astrid Meyer
Leadership & Success PodcastSaison 4, Épisode 117 — AI RECAP
⏰ Emploi du temps chargé ? On s’en occupe.Si vous avez manqué la conversation complète d’une heure avec Coach Astrid Meyer, cet épisode AI RECAP vous livre les enseignements les plus puissants en seulement 10 minutes — idéal pour les leaders en mouvement.
« S4:E117 AI RECAP Live avec Coach Astrid Meyer »Voici le décryptage des moments forts en 10 minutes🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Beth AI
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📅 Date : Jeudi 25 décembre 2025⏰ Heure : 7h00 PT (San Francisco) | 10h00 ET (Washington, DC) | 16h00 CET (Savièse, Suisse)📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn
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💡 Ce que vous allez apprendre
✨ Pourquoi l’auto-leadership est le fondement de tout grand leadership✨ Comment les valeurs — et non les titres — construisent la confiance, la culture et la performance✨ Des leçons issues de travaux de transformation menés en Europe, Afrique et Amérique latine✨ Comment diriger à travers la crise, le changement et la complexité avec courage et clarté✨ Ce que signifie réellement rechercher la signification plutôt que le succès
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👉 Pourquoi écouter ?
Que vous soyez jeune officier de la Marine vous préparant au commandement ou ingénieur de la Silicon Valley entrant dans un rôle de leadership, cet AI RECAP propose des stratégies concrètes et des principes intemporels pour devenir rapidement un meilleur décideur, leader serviteur et bâtisseur d’influence.
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💬 Rejoignez la conversation !
🗺️ D’où vous connectez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires.🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant(e) aujourd’hui ?💬 Une question de leadership pour Coach BZ ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — il y répondra EN DIRECT pendant l’émission !
👇 À vous de jouer :➡️ Quelles sont vos trois principales leçons de cet épisode ?➡️ Un insight que vous mettrez en pratique cette semaine ?➡️ Identifiez quelqu’un qui pourrait bénéficier de cette conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #ValuesBasedLeadership #MaxwellLeadership#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #CoachAstridMeyer#MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #TechLeadership#AIRecap #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #ChangeYourWorld#GlobalLeadership #SignificanceOverSuccess

S4:E117AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with Astrid Meyer

S4:E117AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with Astrid MeyerLeadership & Success PodcastSeason 4, Episode 117 — AI RECAP 
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.If you missed the full hour-long conversation with Coach Astrid Meyer, this AI RECAP episode delivers the most powerful insights in just 10 minutes—perfect for leaders on the move.
“S4:E117 AI RECAP Live with Coach Astrid Meyer”This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
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📅 Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, DC) | 3:30 PM CET (Savièse, Switzerland)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ Why self-leadership is the foundation of all great leadership✨ How values—not titles—drive trust, culture, and performance✨ Lessons from global transformation work across Europe, Africa, and Latin America✨ How to lead through crisis, change, and complexity with courage and clarity✨ What it truly means to pursue significance over success
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder—fast.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one insight you’ll put into practice this week?➡️ Tag someone who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #ValuesBasedLeadership #MaxwellLeadership#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #CoachAstridMeyer#MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #TechLeadership#AIRecap #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #ChangeYourWorld#GlobalLeadership #SignificanceOverSuccess

S4:E132AI RECAP🎙️LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell

S4:E132AI RECAP🎙️LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin PowellLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️| Season 4 | Episode 132AI RECAPLeadership Lessons from General Colin Powell From the Navy to Silicon Valley
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.This is the 10-minute highlight breakdown of one of the most powerful leadership conversations of the season—designed for leaders who want impact without the one-hour time commitment.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI🎯 Purpose: Distill timeless leadership lessons into practical takeaways you can apply this week
This AI Recap episode is based on my article:“Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley”(LinkedIn article link embedded in the article — web links only work there)
In this episode, we extract the most important leadership insights from General Powell’s legacy—lessons that shaped my own journey from junior enlisted sailor, to Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy, to cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today:• General Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership—fast, clear, actionable• The P=40–70 Rule and how to make decisions under uncertainty• Why “the buck stops here” still defines great leadership• Lessons on humility, servant leadership, trust, and optimism• Why perpetual optimism is a force multiplier—in military and tech teams• How leaders can detach ego from title and lead through adversity
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, 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 LIVE during the show.
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from these leadership lessons.
👇 After the episode:• What are your three takeaways?• What insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections so others can learn with you.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ColinPowell #LeadershipLessons #AIRecap #MilitaryLeadership #NavyLeadership #CyberLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking #CommandLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PerpetualOptimism #ForceMultiplier

S4:E133 LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)

S4:E133🎙️LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4 | Episode 133“If you want to be extraordinary, be willing to do what no one else wants to do.”“Strategy without execution is just theory. Execution without strategy is just motion.”“In national security, the cost of poor decision-making is measured in lives, not headlines.”“Local government is the front line of democracy.”“Leadership is stewardship. You borrow authority—you don’t own it.”
Mark your calendars for a special full-circle leadership conversation with Professor Casey Lucius — scholar-practitioner, public servant, and one of the most impactful educators I’ve had the privilege to learn from.
📌 Personal note: Dr. Lucius was my professor for Joint Professional Military Operations: Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) at the Naval War College hosted at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA back in 2011. More than a decade later, her lessons on decision-making, strategy, and servant leadership are more relevant than ever.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 PM ET (Naples, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet Our Guest
Professor Casey Lucius, PhD is a former U.S. Navy Naval Intelligence Officer, U.S. diplomat, Naval War College professor, elected city council member, and Interim City Manager. Her career spans national security, diplomacy, academia, and local government—where leadership decisions have real, immediate consequences.
She is also the author of Vietnam’s Political Process and Scrappy Campaigning, blending academic rigor with lived leadership experience.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✔️ How great leaders make decisions under pressure and uncertainty✔️ Lessons from military intelligence and diplomacy that apply to business and tech✔️ Why local government is the front line of leadership and democracy✔️ What servant leadership looks like when systems fail and people are counting on you✔️ How to balance strategy, values, and execution when the stakes are real
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💬 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 decision-making questions for Dr. Lucius? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking#NationalSecurity #PublicService #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeaders#NavalWarCollege #LeadershipDevelopment #FITS

S4:E132 LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell

S4:E132🎙️ LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin PowellLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4:Episode 132 — LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley
Mark your calendars for Season 4, Episode 132 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — a special LIVE episode inspired by my article:
👉 Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley(LinkedIn Article link in the post comments / article section)
In this episode, I’ll unpack the timeless leadership lessons of the late, great General Colin Powell and how his principles shaped my journey—from a junior enlisted sailor, to Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy, to a cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley.
🔎 What you will learn in this episode:• General Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership and how they apply today• The P=40–70 Rule and how to lead decisively in uncertainty• Why “the buck stops here” matters in command and executive leadership• Lessons on humility, servant leadership, optimism, and trust• Practical leadership takeaways for Naval Junior Officers and tech security professionals aspiring to lead
📅 Date: Monday, December 22, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🗺️ 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 Coach BZ?Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show.
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
👇 After the episode:• What are your three takeaways?• What leadership insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections so others can learn alongside you.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ColinPowell #LeadershipLessons #MilitaryLeadership #NavyLeadership #CyberLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking #CommandLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

S4:E131AI RECAP LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose

S4:E131AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 131 — AI RECAPInspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
This 10-minute AI RECAP highlight episode distills the most powerful leadership insights from my article:👉 “Inspiring military and tech leaders to grow, serve, and lead with purpose”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inspiring-military-tech-leaders-grow-serve-lead-purpose-zinga-zw8pc/
🚀 What makes this episode different?This is a fast-paced, high-impact breakdown — hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI — designed for leaders who want clarity, not clutter. Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring tech leader, this episode delivers the essence of leadership without requiring an hour on your calendar.
🧠 This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown• Why purpose must come before perfection• How to lead effectively without relying on rank or title• What servant leadership looks like in high-stakes environments• Lessons from military command that translate directly to tech teams• How to grow influence, resilience, and trust — even under pressure• Why leadership is about multiplying leaders, not followers
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show.
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from a concise leadership reset.
👇 After listening, come back and share:• What are your three takeaways?• What insight will you put into practice this week?
This episode is for leaders who don’t just want inspiration — they want application.
Let’s grow. Let’s serve. Let’s lead with purpose.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AIRecap #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Cybersecurity #GlobalLeaders #LifelongLearning

S4:E131LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose

S4:E131🎙️LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with PurposeLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 131Inspiring Military and Tech Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
Mark your calendars for the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 4, Episode 131!
This LIVE conversation is based on my article:👉 “Inspiring military and tech leaders to grow, serve, and lead with purpose”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inspiring-military-tech-leaders-grow-serve-lead-purpose-zinga-zw8pc/
What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ Why leadership starts with purpose, not perfection✔️ How to bridge military discipline and Silicon Valley innovation✔️ Practical lessons on servant leadership, resilience, and integrity✔️ How to grow influence without chasing titles or applause✔️ Why leadership is about lifting others higher, not standing above them✔️ How to build a legacy by multiplying leaders, not followers
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command, a cybersecurity or tech professional stepping into leadership, or someone simply committed to growth—this episode is designed to challenge, inspire, and equip you to lead with clarity and conviction.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🗺️ 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 Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag someone you know who might benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
👇 After the episode, come back and share:• What are your three takeaways?• What insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s grow, serve, and lead — together.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Cybersecurity #LeadershipDevelopment #GlobalLeaders #Gratitude #LifelongLearning

S4:E130 LIVE with CSM Algrish C. Williams, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.)

S4:E130🎙️LIVE with CSM Algrish C. Williams, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 130
Mark Your Calendars — LIVE Leadership Conversation 🎙️
🌟 LIVE with Command Sergeant Major Algrish C. Williams, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.)👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/algrishwilliams/
📅 Friday, December 19, 2025⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Blytherwood, SC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎖️ About My Guest
CSM Algrish C. Williams, Sr. is a Command Sergeant Major (Retired), Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and founder of Williams Leadership Consulting and the Williams Education Foundation.
From more than 26 years of honorable service in the U.S. Army to mentoring veterans, executives, and educators, Algrish is a powerful voice on purpose-driven leadership, integrity, transition, and service beyond the uniform.
He is the author of:📘 Navigating the Transition: A Veteran’s Guide to Excelling in Corporate Networking📕 Lead With Purpose
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🔍 What You Will Learn
✔️ How senior enlisted leaders develop trust and culture at scale✔️ The hardest mission after military service—and how to navigate it✔️ Why “the audio must match the video” in authentic leadership✔️ How purpose sustains influence long after rank and title fade✔️ Practical lessons for military, corporate, and nonprofit leaders
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💬 Join the Conversation — LIVE
🗺️ 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 CSM Williams? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE
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👇 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, veteran, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎙️ Service never retires. Leadership never stops. Purpose always matters.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #FITS #VeteranLeadership#SeniorEnlisted #CommandSergeantMajor #LeadWithPurpose#MilitaryTransition #ServantLeadership #Integrity#LeadershipDevelopment #VeteransSupportingVeterans

S4:E126 Live with General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret.)

S4:E126🎙️ Live with General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 126 
📅 Wednesday, December 17, 2025⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Alexandria, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🪖 Meet My Guest: General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret.)
General Stan McChrystal is one of the most consequential military and leadership thinkers of our time.A retired four-star general, he led Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) during the most transformative era in U.S. counterterrorism history—commanding elite teams responsible for the capture of Saddam Hussein and the operation that eliminated Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
He later served as Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan and NATO ISAF, leading over 150,000 troops from 45 allied nations, and reshaping how coalitions operate in complex, rapidly evolving environments.
After retiring from the Army, he founded the McChrystal Group, advising Fortune 500 CEOs, global organizations, and government leaders on adaptability, shared consciousness, and building cohesive “Teams of Teams.”
He is also the New York Times bestselling author of📘 Team of Teams📙 Leaders: Myth and Reality📕 My Share of the Task📗 On Character: Choices That Define a Life — his 2025 instant bestseller exploring how convictions and discipline shape a life of purpose.
General McChrystal is a master teacher, national servant, and champion of character-driven leadership—and it is my profound honor to welcome him to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
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🎧 What You Will Learn…
🔹 How elite teams build trust, speed, and unity under pressure🔹 Why “shared consciousness and empowered execution” outperform hierarchy🔹 Leadership lessons from JSOC, Afghanistan, and Special Operations culture🔹 Why character is the true measure of a leader—and how to develop it daily🔹 How to lead in complexity, uncertainty, and rapid technological change🔹 The habits, routines, and disciplines behind a world-class leader🔹 Insights from his bestselling new book On Character
This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of America’s most respected strategic leaders.
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💬 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 national service questions for General McChrystal? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your top three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this ❤️🙏🏾

S4:E128 LIVE with Professor Stefano Puntoni

S4:E128🎙️ LIVE with Professor Stefano Puntoni Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 128🌟 LIVE with Professor Stefano PuntoniSebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing, The Wharton SchoolCo-Director, Wharton Human-AI Research👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanopuntoni/
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🗓️ Mark your calendars!
📅 Tuesday, December 16, 2025⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Philadelphia, PA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎓 Introducing My Guest
I’m honored to welcome Professor Stefano Puntoni, one of the world’s leading thinkers at the intersection of human judgment, data, and artificial intelligence.
From the halls of The Wharton School to boardrooms around the globe, Professor Puntoni helps leaders answer one of the most critical questions of our time:
How do we lead responsibly when machines increasingly shape decisions?
His research and thought leadership have influenced executives, policymakers, and educators worldwide — reminding us that accountability, trust, and judgment cannot be automated.
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💡 What You Will Learn
✅ Why data-driven does not mean data-decided✅ How AI reshapes trust, identity, and leadership accountability✅ Where leaders go wrong when delegating judgment to algorithms✅ What military officers, CISOs, and executives must understand about human-AI collaboration✅ How to lead with clarity, ethics, and responsibility in an AI-accelerated world
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💬 Join the Conversation — LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership, AI, or decision-making questions for Professor Puntoni?Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE on air 👇
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are three takeaways you expect from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 Leadership in the age of AI demands more than technology — it demands judgment.Join us LIVE and be part of the conversation.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanCenteredAI #DecisionMaking #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #Wharton #AILeadership

S4:E125 LIVE with Kwame Christian!

S4:E125🎙️ LIVE with Kwame Christian!Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 125 
📅 Tuesday, December 16, 2025⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Columbus, OH)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
For S4:E125, I’m honored to welcome Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. — globally recognized negotiation strategist, bestselling author, CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, and host of the #1 negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything.
Kwame’s work has transformed how leaders communicate in Fortune 500 companies, startups, courts, and communities across 180+ countries. His Compassionate Curiosity™ framework, bestselling books, and viral TEDx talk Finding Confidence in Conflict have empowered millions to navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity, courage, and emotional intelligence.
If you lead people, build teams, negotiate deals, or operate under pressure… this episode is designed for YOU.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
🔹 How to build confidence in conflict — especially when emotions run high🔹 Why “every conversation is a negotiation,” and how leaders can master this skill🔹 How to have difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and accountability🔹 Tools from Kwame’s bestselling books to navigate race, culture, and belonging🔹 Leadership habits that help you stay calm, influential, and purpose-driven🔹 Why the best leaders are the best listeners — and how to practice that daily🔹 Practical negotiation tactics for Naval officers, technologists, cybersecurity professionals, and mission-driven teams
This will be a masterclass in communication, influence, and modern leadership.
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💬 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, negotiation, or difficult-conversation questions for Kwame?Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾

S4:E116AI RECAP with John Keefe

S4:E116AI RECAP 🎙️with John KeefeLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ🌟 Season 4, Episode 116 — AI RECAP 🎙️with John Keefe
✨ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.This episode is a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of the original, hour-long conversation with John Keefe—designed for leaders who want maximum insight in minimal time.
✨ “S4:E116 AI RECAP Live with John Keefe”✨ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Monday, December 15, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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✨ Why this episode mattersJohn Keefe’s career spans NSA, the White House National Security Council, NASA, ODNI, Capitol Hill, and national-security strategy at the highest levels. In just 10 minutes, our AI agents distill the most important leadership lessons from a lifetime of service across cyber, intelligence, space, and policy.
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✨ 💡 What You Will Learn✨ The leadership principles John Keefe used at NSA, the White House, and NASA✨ Why 90% of strategy is execution, not planning✨ How calm under pressure separates great leaders from average ones✨ The “Sailboat Theory” of career navigation—knowing when to tack✨ Practical insights for leading in cyber, space, and high-stakes environments✨ How to think strategically, act decisively, and lead with integrity
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✨ 👉 Why listen?Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you become a stronger decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder—without carving out an hour of your day.
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✨ 💬 Join the Conversation!✨ 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.✨ 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?✨ 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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✨ 👇 Your Turn✨ Tag someone who would benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾✨ What are your three takeaways from this AI RECAP?✨ What’s one leadership insight you’ll put into practice this week?

S4:114AI RECAP with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, USN

S4:114AI RECAP 🎙️with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, USN 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 114 — AI RECAP LIVEwith CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, USN
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
This special episode is a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of the original hour-long conversation with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, U.S. Navy Chaplain, transformational leader, resilience expert, and global speaker — curated for busy professionals who want the insights without missing the impact.
“S4:E114 AI RECAP Live with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, USN”This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 3:30 PM CET (Naples, Italy)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ Why “Clarity creates calm” — and how leaders stabilize teams under pressure✨ How trust is built before the crisis, not during it✨ Why presence beats pressure in both military and tech leadership✨ How to move from survival-mode to transformation-centered leadership✨ Practical resilience tools you can apply immediately as a leader✨ Why leaders must slow down to make better decisions✨ How identity, purpose, and values anchor leadership in uncertainty
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👉 Why listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers practical strategies and timeless leadership principles to help you become a stronger decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder — in just 10 minutes.
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show
👇 Your Turn
✨ What are your three takeaways from this episode?✨ What insight did you learn — or get reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?✨ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
This is leadership distilled.This is wisdom accelerated.This is mission-ready leadership in 10 minutes.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AIRecap #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Resilience #ServantLeadership #TransformationalLeadership #ForwardMovement #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment