S4:E6 LIVE: Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading

S4:E6 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast — LIVE: Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading 🚀
Podcast Article: 🧭 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading (https://lnkd.in/gAsqYCUF)
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What’s the most underrated leadership habit?📚 Daily Reading.
In this episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, we’ll dive deep into my article 👉 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading
For over two decades, reading has been my unfair advantage — fueling my growth from junior officer in the U.S. Navy to cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley. 📖
During S4:E6, we’ll explore:
✅ Why reading daily compounds leadership growth✅ The 12 books that shaped my thinking across military and tech✅ How investing 15 minutes a day gives you access to 30+ years of distilled wisdom✅ Why leaders at every level — from military junior officers to Silicon Valley senior engineers — need a Personal Development Plan fueled by daily learning
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💡 Got questions?You can type your questions anytime directly in the LinkedIn Event comments — I’ll answer them live during the broadcast!
🎯 Curious about the growing presence of AI agents on the podcast?Revisit S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK
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🔖 Mark your calendar. Share with a colleague. Join us live.
❝Everything rises and falls on leadership.❞ ―Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.❞ ―Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)
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S4:E5 LIVE: My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing

S4:E5 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing 🚀
Who do YOU allow to shape your leadership journey?
In this upcoming episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, I’ll go deeper into my recent article “My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing” (read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g--Q2M96).
From my days as a junior officer in the U.S. Navy to serving as a cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley, one truth has remained constant:
📚 Mentorship is a leadership multiplier.
During this live session, we’ll explore:✅ The 12 mentors who shaped my leadership philosophy✅ The books that have been transformational to my career✅ How aspiring military & tech leaders can build their own “Personal Board of Directors”✅ Why daily learning remains my greatest unfair advantage
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💡 Got questions?Drop your questions in the comments section of the LinkedIn Event page — I’ll be answering LIVE!
🎯 For those curious about the growing presence of AI Agents on the podcast, you can revisit Leadership & Success Podcast S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK
As always, we’re pushing the boundaries of leadership, technology, and personal growth — and I invite YOU to be part of this conversation.
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🔥 RSVP. Share. Invite a friend. Let’s grow together.
📬 Get Involved:♻️ Repost & Tag someone💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk▶️ YouTube – Leadership & Success: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5📖 Get a FREE copy of my "10 Commandments for Resilient Leadership" mini e-book: https://lnkd.in/g3Jpsjd2 ✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth.✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️
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S4:E4 — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm

🎙️ S4:E4 — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm 🚀Tomorrow morning, we go LIVE for Episode 4 — my first solo episode of Season 4!But this solo episode comes with a twist:✅ Powered and facilitated by my trained AI Agents, designed to help me review, reflect, and unpack key leadership lessons.This episode is built around one of my most personal and important articles:👉 “Leadership at the Helm: From Seaman Recruit to Silicon Valley CISO: Why Leadership Is the Skill of the Century”🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEr3q5WV⸻🔎 Episode Highlights: What We’ll Cover✅ How I went from Seaman Recruit (E-1) to Navy Commander (O-5) and Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Executive✅ Why leadership—not AI, not automation—is still the most irreplaceable skill of the 21st century✅ The real pillars of leadership:• Clarity & Communication• Empowerment & Accountability• Adaptability & Resilience✅ Why servant leadership is not soft leadership — but the ultimate leadership multiplier✅ The power of diversity and why there’s room at the top for women, minorities, and anyone committed to growth✅ The daily discipline behind my LEAD: Leadership, Excellence & Accountability Devotion framework⸻📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025🕖 Time: 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn⸻🎯 ✅ RSVP NOW!• Drop in the comments where you’re joining from (City/State, Country 🌎)• Post your leadership questions you’d like me to answer LIVE during the show.This episode will be fully interactive — and your questions will help shape the discussion.⸻❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your leadership and professional growth journey.If this content has been valuable and you’re so inclined, you can always support the mission by buying me a coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga ☕️ (Optional, but greatly appreciated!)⸻🎧 Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about daily growth, resilience, and impact. Join me tomorrow and let’s lead together!

S4:E3AI RECAP Live with Colonel G-I, USAF (Ret)

S4:E3AI RECAP 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Colonel G-I“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”
I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.
Colonel “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚
If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.

S4:E3 Live with COL Michelle Gardner-Ince, USAF (Ret)

S4:E3 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Michelle Gardner-Ince, Colonel USAF, Retired🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.🌟 Topic: “Commanding Influence: From Battlefield to Boardroom”🎙️ Guest: Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025🕓 Time: 4:30 PM PT | 7:30 PM ET📍 Where: Live on LinkedInMichelle “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.💥 RSVP now and invite a friend who’s ready to lead with greater impact!

S4:E2AI RECAP Live with Chris Robinson

S4:E2AI RECAP 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris RobinsonJune 11: Mark your calendars! 🗓️❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris Robinson
I’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.
Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.
In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:
✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.
💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough results
Chris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!
Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa

S4:E2 Live with Chris Robinson

S4:E2 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris Robinson
❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris RobinsonI’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough resultsChris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey.#LeadershipandSuccess #leadershipandsuccesspodcast #CoachBZLeadership#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #MaxwellLeadership #FromDriftToDrive #LiveInterview

S4:E1AI RECAP Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez

S4:E1AI RECAP🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️
Enrique is a decorated US Navy veteran, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions ®, award-winning podcaster, and a globally recognized leadership coach. His journey from the deckplates to boardrooms is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and service.
📖Read Podcast Article: "From the War Room to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons from Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️"(https://lnkd.in/giNZa82z)🎥Watch Replay of Full Podcast Episode "S4:E1🎙️ Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzale" (https://lnkd.in/gp-ffcQF)
We’ll be diving deep into:
✅ His transition from military to civilian leadership
✅ The power of mentorship and heart-centered leadership
✅ How veterans can leverage their unique strengths in business and beyond
✅ His advice for aspiring leaders in every field
Don’t miss this conversation packed with leadership wisdom and real-world insights!
"What part of Enrique’s story most resonated with you?" —Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for hashtag#GlobalLeaders and hashtag#RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)

S4:E1 Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez

🚨 Exciting Announcement! 🚨
 
Join me, Coach BZ, for Season 4, Episode 1 of the Leadership and Success Podcast — LIVE with a truly inspiring guest: Enrique Acosta Gonzalez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/enriqueacostagonzalez)!
 
S4:E1 🎙️ Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
📅 Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
🕖 Time: 3 PM PT/6 PM ET
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
 
Enrique is a decorated Navy veteran, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, award-winning podcaster, and a globally recognized leadership coach. His journey from the deckplates to boardrooms is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and service.
 
We’ll be diving deep into:
✅ His transition from military to civilian leadership
✅ The power of mentorship and heart-centered leadership
✅ How veterans can leverage their unique strengths in business and beyond
✅ His advice for aspiring leaders in every field
 
Don’t miss this conversation packed with leadership wisdom and real-world insights!
 
Also, join us for:
✨Season 4: Trailer (Season 4 Trailer, June 8 at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET: https://lnkd.in/eCtr9wsb)
✨Season 4: Episode 2 (Live with Chris Robinson, EVP at Maxwell Leadership, June 11 at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET: https://lnkd.in/gBTvnnAq)
✨Season 4: Episode 3 (Live with Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, "G-I", United States Air Force (Ret), June 12 at 4:30 PM PT/7:30 PM ET: https://lnkd.in/gdT_kJFm)
✨Season 4: Episode 4 (Leadership at the Helm, June 13 at 6:30 AM PT/9:30 AM ET: https://lnkd.in/gaRTU5Pw)
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LeadershipPodcast #VeteranLeadership #FITS #EnriqueAcostaGonzalez

S4:TrailerAI — Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Coach BZ

🎙️ S4:TrailerAI — Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Coach BZ 🚀
The future of leadership content just got even more efficient. ⚡
In this special TrailerAI episode, I introduce you to my personal AI team — designed to serve YOU, the busy professional who values leadership growth but may not always have a full hour to tune in.
🔹 Coach BZ AI — my Lead AI Agent, always-on executive partner.🔹 Joe AI — specialist in summarizing full podcast episodes into high-impact 10–15 minute highlights.🔹 Marie AI — partner to Joe AI, helping extract key leadership insights from each conversation.
Starting this season, we will release AI-powered condensed episodes for each full-length podcast — delivering the most essential takeaways while respecting your busy schedule.
✅ First up:S4:E1AI — summarizing my powerful conversation with fellow Navy veteran and leadership expert Enrique Acosta Gonzalez.
✅ Then:S4:E2AI — highlighting my discussion with my mentor and Maxwell Leadership EVP Chris Robinson.
✅ Finally:S4:E3AI — capturing today’s leadership masterclass with Colonel Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince, USAF (Ret).
Whether you’re commuting, between meetings, or simply short on time — these AI summaries will help you stay sharp, inspired, and continuously growing.
👉 Search for  #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast on LinkedIn or your favorite podcast platform to catch up on all full-length and AI-shortened episodes.
⚓ Let’s lead, learn, and level up — together.
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