Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S5E51🎙️ LIVE with VADM Joanna Nunan, USCG (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 51Command, Culture, and Coastlines: The Leadership Journey of VADM Joanna Nunan, USCG (Ret.)“You can’t stay in your office. You need to walk the decks, talk to your people, and listen.”“The most important thing is to know your people — where they come from, what motivates them, and what they need to succeed.”“I wanted to match my knowledge and experience with those who held merchant mariner licenses. Credibility matters.”“Accreditation isn’t paperwork — it’s credibility.”“Even if your toes are bleeding, you make it look effortless.”“Like a ballerina, you always have a graceful exit.”“This isn’t about politics — it’s about talent management.”“Diverse teams make better decisions.”“You can’t change everything at once.”“Modernization must respect the mission.”
Mark your calendars:📅 Friday, March 6, 2026⏰ 10 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1 PM ET (Mystic, CT)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
This week, I’m honored to host Vice Admiral Joanna Nunan, U.S. Maritime Service (Ret.) — former Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Senior Executive Service leader, and Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.).
A proud graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and 35-year operational leader, VADM Nunan commanded cutters from Alaska to the Pacific, served in the offices of two Cabinet Secretaries, led the Great Lakes District, and ultimately became the first woman to serve as Superintendent of Kings Point — where she strengthened accreditation, modernized infrastructure, and elevated maritime leadership for the next generation.
From cutter decks to cabinet-level strategy…From crisis response to institutional reform…From operational command to cultural transformation…
This conversation will challenge you to think differently about what leadership really requires.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
⚓ The difference between authority and earned credibility⚓ How to modernize institutions without abandoning tradition⚓ What readiness truly means in today’s national security environment⚓ How to lead in politically charged and high-pressure environments⚓ The leadership discipline behind becoming “the first” — and ensuring you’re not the last⚓ Why walking the decks matters more than staying in the office
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For my Silicon Valley security engineers transitioning to leadership…For anyone responsible for culture, performance, and people…
This episode is for you.
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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 leadership or networking questions for VADM Nunan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Leadership is not about rank.It’s about stewardship.
Let’s learn from a leader who strengthened every institution she touched.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #USCG #MaritimeLeadership #KingsPoint #NationalSecurity #WomenInLeadership #CommandPresence #InstitutionalLeadership #ServantLeadership

S5E51🎙️ LIVE with VADM Joanna Nunan, USCG (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 51Command, Culture, and Coastlines: The Leadership Journey of VADM Joanna Nunan, USCG (Ret.)“You can’t stay in your office. You need to walk the decks, talk to your people, and listen.”“The most important thing is to know your people — where they come from, what motivates them, and what they need to succeed.”“I wanted to match my knowledge and experience with those who held merchant mariner licenses. Credibility matters.”“Accreditation isn’t paperwork — it’s credibility.”“Even if your toes are bleeding, you make it look effortless.”“Like a ballerina, you always have a graceful exit.”“This isn’t about politics — it’s about talent management.”“Diverse teams make better decisions.”“You can’t change everything at once.”“Modernization must respect the mission.”
Mark your calendars:📅 Friday, March 6, 2026⏰ 10 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1 PM ET (Mystic, CT)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
This week, I’m honored to host Vice Admiral Joanna Nunan, U.S. Maritime Service (Ret.) — former Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Senior Executive Service leader, and Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.).
A proud graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and 35-year operational leader, VADM Nunan commanded cutters from Alaska to the Pacific, served in the offices of two Cabinet Secretaries, led the Great Lakes District, and ultimately became the first woman to serve as Superintendent of Kings Point — where she strengthened accreditation, modernized infrastructure, and elevated maritime leadership for the next generation.
From cutter decks to cabinet-level strategy…From crisis response to institutional reform…From operational command to cultural transformation…
This conversation will challenge you to think differently about what leadership really requires.
⸻
🔥 What You Will Learn…
⚓ The difference between authority and earned credibility⚓ How to modernize institutions without abandoning tradition⚓ What readiness truly means in today’s national security environment⚓ How to lead in politically charged and high-pressure environments⚓ The leadership discipline behind becoming “the first” — and ensuring you’re not the last⚓ Why walking the decks matters more than staying in the office
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For my Silicon Valley security engineers transitioning to leadership…For anyone responsible for culture, performance, and people…
This episode is for you.
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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 leadership or networking questions for VADM Nunan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Leadership is not about rank.It’s about stewardship.
Let’s learn from a leader who strengthened every institution she touched.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #USCG #MaritimeLeadership #KingsPoint #NationalSecurity #WomenInLeadership #CommandPresence #InstitutionalLeadership #ServantLeadership

S5:50🎙️ Live with CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 50Letters to Myself: Wisdom from 30 Years of Naval Leadership
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E50🎙️Live with CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordlejp/)
📅 Date: Friday, March 6, 2026⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Chesapeake, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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[INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
I am honored to welcome CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.), a distinguished naval leader, author, and advocate for Sailor well-being.
A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Surface Warfare Officer, Captain Cordle commanded USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) and USS San Jacinto (CG-56), leading Sailors in demanding operational environments while earning numerous leadership honors including the Bronze Star, the Admiral Bulkeley Award for Peer Leadership, and the Navy League’s Captain John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership.
Beyond command at sea, Dr. Cordle became a leading voice on human performance, fatigue management, and crew endurance, helping drive important reforms such as circadian watch rotations that improved Sailor readiness and safety across the Surface Navy.
He is also a prolific author and thought leader, with several books including his newest work now available for pre-order:
📚 “Letters to Myself: A Collection of Life Lessons Shared with My Younger Self.”
During this episode, we will explore leadership lessons from his 30-year naval career, reflections on command, and the wisdom he wishes he could share with his younger self.
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What You Will Learn…
⚓ Leadership lessons from commanding two U.S. Navy warships⚓ Why human performance and fatigue management matter to mission success⚓ How great leaders challenge tradition to improve their organizations⚓ Reflections from Dr. Cordle’s new book “Letters to Myself”⚓ Lessons in empathy, resilience, and taking care of Sailors⚓ Advice for Naval Junior Officers and emerging leaders who aspire to command
This will be a powerful conversation for anyone interested in leadership, service, and developing the next generation of 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 networking questions for Captain Cordle? Post them below — we will 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 could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USNavy #SurfaceWarfare #Veterans #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #HumanPerformance #CrewEndurance

S5:50🎙️ Live with CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 50Letters to Myself: Wisdom from 30 Years of Naval Leadership
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E50🎙️Live with CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordlejp/)
📅 Date: Friday, March 6, 2026⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Chesapeake, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
[INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
I am honored to welcome CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.), a distinguished naval leader, author, and advocate for Sailor well-being.
A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Surface Warfare Officer, Captain Cordle commanded USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) and USS San Jacinto (CG-56), leading Sailors in demanding operational environments while earning numerous leadership honors including the Bronze Star, the Admiral Bulkeley Award for Peer Leadership, and the Navy League’s Captain John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership.
Beyond command at sea, Dr. Cordle became a leading voice on human performance, fatigue management, and crew endurance, helping drive important reforms such as circadian watch rotations that improved Sailor readiness and safety across the Surface Navy.
He is also a prolific author and thought leader, with several books including his newest work now available for pre-order:
📚 “Letters to Myself: A Collection of Life Lessons Shared with My Younger Self.”
During this episode, we will explore leadership lessons from his 30-year naval career, reflections on command, and the wisdom he wishes he could share with his younger self.
⸻
What You Will Learn…
⚓ Leadership lessons from commanding two U.S. Navy warships⚓ Why human performance and fatigue management matter to mission success⚓ How great leaders challenge tradition to improve their organizations⚓ Reflections from Dr. Cordle’s new book “Letters to Myself”⚓ Lessons in empathy, resilience, and taking care of Sailors⚓ Advice for Naval Junior Officers and emerging leaders who aspire to command
This will be a powerful conversation for anyone interested in leadership, service, and developing the next generation of 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 networking questions for Captain Cordle? Post them below — we will 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 could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USNavy #SurfaceWarfare #Veterans #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #HumanPerformance #CrewEndurance

S31E17AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 17AI RECAP | Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 31, Episode 17 — Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs (Chapter 17)
What if 2,000-year-old wisdom could sharpen your leadership decisions today?
Join me for a 10-Minute AI Recap of one of the most practical leadership chapters in the Book of Proverbs.
This episode highlights Proverbs Chapter 17 and explores timeless insights about peace, restraint, discernment, loyalty, and character—principles that remain essential for leaders in both the military and the technology industry.
This podcast is based on my article:“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 17”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-17-zinga-eoisc/
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🎧 S31:E17 AI RECAPAncient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 17Live with Coach BZ
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.This AI-powered recap delivers the most important leadership insights in just 10 minutes.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why peace is a strategic leadership advantage in high-pressure environments✅ How character and integrity create influence beyond title✅ Why pressure reveals the true heart of a leader✅ How discernment protects credibility and decision-making✅ Why correcting in private and praising in public builds trust✅ How restraint, calm communication, and emotional intelligence stabilize teams✅ Why loyalty and relationships define a leader’s legacy
Whether you are:
⚓ A Naval Junior Officer preparing for command💻 A Senior Security Engineer transitioning into leadership📈 A technology executive leading high-stakes decisions
…these timeless principles can help you become a more disciplined decision-maker and servant leader.
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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 a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
What are the best insights you’ve learned or been reminded of that you will put into practice this week?
Share them below so others may benefit from your insights.
⸻
📣 Tag someone who might benefit from this conversation.
Let’s continue building a global community of leaders committed to wisdom, service, and excellence.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #AncientWisdom #Proverbs17 #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Integrity #Influence

S31E17AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 17AI RECAP | Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 31, Episode 17 — Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs (Chapter 17)
What if 2,000-year-old wisdom could sharpen your leadership decisions today?
Join me for a 10-Minute AI Recap of one of the most practical leadership chapters in the Book of Proverbs.
This episode highlights Proverbs Chapter 17 and explores timeless insights about peace, restraint, discernment, loyalty, and character—principles that remain essential for leaders in both the military and the technology industry.
This podcast is based on my article:“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 17”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-17-zinga-eoisc/
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🎧 S31:E17 AI RECAPAncient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 17Live with Coach BZ
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.This AI-powered recap delivers the most important leadership insights in just 10 minutes.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why peace is a strategic leadership advantage in high-pressure environments✅ How character and integrity create influence beyond title✅ Why pressure reveals the true heart of a leader✅ How discernment protects credibility and decision-making✅ Why correcting in private and praising in public builds trust✅ How restraint, calm communication, and emotional intelligence stabilize teams✅ Why loyalty and relationships define a leader’s legacy
Whether you are:
⚓ A Naval Junior Officer preparing for command💻 A Senior Security Engineer transitioning into leadership📈 A technology executive leading high-stakes decisions
…these timeless principles can help you become a more disciplined decision-maker and servant leader.
⸻
💬 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 Coach BZ?Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 Your Turn
What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
What are the best insights you’ve learned or been reminded of that you will put into practice this week?
Share them below so others may benefit from your insights.
⸻
📣 Tag someone who might benefit from this conversation.
Let’s continue building a global community of leaders committed to wisdom, service, and excellence.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #AncientWisdom #Proverbs17 #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Integrity #Influence

S5E49🎙️ LIVE with Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 49
Leading Through Complexity: Military Discipline Meets Corporate Innovation
Mark your calendars for the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ as I sit down LIVE with Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.) — veteran, retail innovation strategist, author, and founder of Elverston Consulting.
🔗 Brand L. Elverston
Brand’s career spans military service, global retail leadership, and strategic consulting, including more than two decades helping shape asset protection strategy and technology innovation at Walmart. Today, he advises organizations on risk mitigation, disruptive technology integration, and operational execution while also sharing thought leadership through his books Proclivity and Instruments of Ignorance.
This will be a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, and the courage to challenge conventional thinking.
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📅 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026⏰ Time: 6 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8 AM CT (Bentonville, AR) | 9 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet My Guest
Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.) is a U.S. Army veteran, retail innovation strategist, global speaker, and author who spent over 20 years at Walmart driving asset protection strategy, technology integration, and operational execution at scale.
He is now the Founder and Principal of Elverston Consulting, where he helps senior leaders navigate the complex intersection of risk mitigation, retail innovation, and disruptive technology.
Brand also serves in advisory roles with industry organizations, universities, and technology innovators, helping shape the future of retail operations and security.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
💡 Leadership lessons from the U.S. Army to global retail leadership
💡 Why what got us here will not get us there
💡 How leaders can challenge institutional inertia and drive innovation
💡 The role of intuition, strategy, and execution in complex environments
💡 Practical leadership insights for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and emerging 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 networking questions for Brand? Post them below — we will 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 could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ#VeteranLeadership #MilitaryLeadership#Innovation #StrategicLeadership#RiskManagement #LeadershipDevelopment#Podcast #LeadershipLessons

S5E49🎙️ LIVE with Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 49
Leading Through Complexity: Military Discipline Meets Corporate Innovation
Mark your calendars for the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ as I sit down LIVE with Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.) — veteran, retail innovation strategist, author, and founder of Elverston Consulting.
🔗 Brand L. Elverston
Brand’s career spans military service, global retail leadership, and strategic consulting, including more than two decades helping shape asset protection strategy and technology innovation at Walmart. Today, he advises organizations on risk mitigation, disruptive technology integration, and operational execution while also sharing thought leadership through his books Proclivity and Instruments of Ignorance.
This will be a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, and the courage to challenge conventional thinking.
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📅 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026⏰ Time: 6 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8 AM CT (Bentonville, AR) | 9 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet My Guest
Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.) is a U.S. Army veteran, retail innovation strategist, global speaker, and author who spent over 20 years at Walmart driving asset protection strategy, technology integration, and operational execution at scale.
He is now the Founder and Principal of Elverston Consulting, where he helps senior leaders navigate the complex intersection of risk mitigation, retail innovation, and disruptive technology.
Brand also serves in advisory roles with industry organizations, universities, and technology innovators, helping shape the future of retail operations and security.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
💡 Leadership lessons from the U.S. Army to global retail leadership
💡 Why what got us here will not get us there
💡 How leaders can challenge institutional inertia and drive innovation
💡 The role of intuition, strategy, and execution in complex environments
💡 Practical leadership insights for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and emerging 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 networking questions for Brand? Post them below — we will answer them 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ#VeteranLeadership #MilitaryLeadership#Innovation #StrategicLeadership#RiskManagement #LeadershipDevelopment#Podcast #LeadershipLessons

S31:16AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 16
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 16
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 31, Episode 16AI Recap
 
We plan… but God directs.
 
In Season 31, Episode 16 of our special Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons series, we unpack one of the most grounding leadership chapters in all of Proverbs: Chapter 16.
 
If you are an aspiring Naval Officer preparing for command…
Or a Senior Security Engineer stepping into management…
This episode is for you.
 
This AI RECAP is based on my LinkedIn article:
“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 16”
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-16-zinga-mhvzc/?trackingId=dhpgd9cjT1at4tOhmwG9PA%3D%3D
 
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🎥 S31:E16 AI RECAP — 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
🎙️ Live with Coach BZ
 
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
 
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
 
✅ Why motives matter more than methods in leadership
✅ How humility protects leaders from pride-driven failure
✅ Why integrity is your most valuable leadership currency
✅ How disciplined communication strengthens influence
✅ Why self-mastery shapes destiny more than raw authority
✅ How to build a legacy that outlives your title and rank
 
Proverbs 16 reminds us:
•Alignment precedes advancement.
•Confidence comes from trust—not control.
•Pride is the silent threat to successful leaders.
•Inner discipline becomes outer strength.
 
In both military command and cybersecurity leadership, the strongest leaders are those who walk humbly, act justly, and serve consistently.
 
This episode will challenge you to examine:
•Your motives
•Your ego
•Your discipline
•Your long-term legacy
 
Because leadership is not just about what you accomplish —
It’s about who you become.
 
⸻
 
🗺️ 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 will answer LIVE during the show!
 
Tag someone on your team who might benefit from this podcast ❤️🙏🏾
 
👇 Your Turn:
What are your three takeaways from this episode?
What insight will you apply this week to become a better decision-maker and servant leader?
 
Let’s grow together.
Let’s lead with humility.
Let’s build legacy leadership.
 
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberSecurityLeadership #AWLL #Proverbs16 #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #DecisionMaking #LegacyLeadership

S31:16AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 16
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 16
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 31, Episode 16AI Recap
 
We plan… but God directs.
 
In Season 31, Episode 16 of our special Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons series, we unpack one of the most grounding leadership chapters in all of Proverbs: Chapter 16.
 
If you are an aspiring Naval Officer preparing for command…
Or a Senior Security Engineer stepping into management…
This episode is for you.
 
This AI RECAP is based on my LinkedIn article:
“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 16”
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-16-zinga-mhvzc/?trackingId=dhpgd9cjT1at4tOhmwG9PA%3D%3D
 
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🎥 S31:E16 AI RECAP — 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
🎙️ Live with Coach BZ
 
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
 
⸻
 
🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
 
✅ Why motives matter more than methods in leadership
✅ How humility protects leaders from pride-driven failure
✅ Why integrity is your most valuable leadership currency
✅ How disciplined communication strengthens influence
✅ Why self-mastery shapes destiny more than raw authority
✅ How to build a legacy that outlives your title and rank
 
Proverbs 16 reminds us:
•Alignment precedes advancement.
•Confidence comes from trust—not control.
•Pride is the silent threat to successful leaders.
•Inner discipline becomes outer strength.
 
In both military command and cybersecurity leadership, the strongest leaders are those who walk humbly, act justly, and serve consistently.
 
This episode will challenge you to examine:
•Your motives
•Your ego
•Your discipline
•Your long-term legacy
 
Because leadership is not just about what you accomplish —
It’s about who you become.
 
⸻
 
🗺️ 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 will answer LIVE during the show!
 
Tag someone on your team who might benefit from this podcast ❤️🙏🏾
 
👇 Your Turn:
What are your three takeaways from this episode?
What insight will you apply this week to become a better decision-maker and servant leader?
 
Let’s grow together.
Let’s lead with humility.
Let’s build legacy leadership.
 
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberSecurityLeadership #AWLL #Proverbs16 #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #DecisionMaking #LegacyLeadership

S5:48🎙️ LIVE with Amy LenekerCheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Lead with Joy🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 48“Stress isn’t the price of success — it’s the thief that steals it.”  “Joy isn’t something you schedule once a quarter; it’s something you protect and practice in the middle of real life.”  “If you’ve ever woken up on a Monday already exhausted… the problem isn’t you — the problem is stress.”  “Reducing stress isn’t simply a wellness strategy — it’s a joy strategy.”  “Work can feel meaningful again — not because it’s perfect, but because we show up differently.” 
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Monday, March 2, 2026⏰ 1:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA / Olympia, WA)⏰ 4:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
I’m excited to welcome Amy Leneker — Founder & CEO of the Center for Joyful Work, leadership strategist, national workforce researcher, and author of the upcoming book:
📘 Cheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead and Live with Less Stress and More Joy (Releases March 24, 2026)
Amy has helped over 100,000 leaders and teams — including Fortune 100 organizations — reduce stress and build healthier, higher-performing workplaces. With 25+ years of leadership experience and advanced study in leadership, neuroscience, and stress resilience, she brings both credibility and heart to the conversation.
And in today’s high-stakes world — whether you’re commanding Sailors, leading engineers, or building resilient organizations — this message matters.
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🔎 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why burnout is not a leadership strategy✅ The neuroscience of stress — and how leaders unintentionally amplify it✅ How to regulate your leadership presence under pressure✅ The surprisingly simple method behind Cheers to Monday✅ How joy becomes a competitive advantage in high-performance environments
To my Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command one day…To my Silicon Valley senior engineers preparing to lead teams…
This episode is for you.
Because calm is contagious.Culture is shaped by leadership.And Monday is a mindset.
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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 networking questions for Amy? Post them below — we will 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 ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build resilient leaders.Let’s build healthier cultures.Let’s raise a toast to Monday.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CheersToMonday #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CoachBZ

S5:48🎙️ LIVE with Amy LenekerCheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Lead with Joy🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 48“Stress isn’t the price of success — it’s the thief that steals it.”  “Joy isn’t something you schedule once a quarter; it’s something you protect and practice in the middle of real life.”  “If you’ve ever woken up on a Monday already exhausted… the problem isn’t you — the problem is stress.”  “Reducing stress isn’t simply a wellness strategy — it’s a joy strategy.”  “Work can feel meaningful again — not because it’s perfect, but because we show up differently.” 
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Monday, March 2, 2026⏰ 1:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA / Olympia, WA)⏰ 4:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
I’m excited to welcome Amy Leneker — Founder & CEO of the Center for Joyful Work, leadership strategist, national workforce researcher, and author of the upcoming book:
📘 Cheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead and Live with Less Stress and More Joy (Releases March 24, 2026)
Amy has helped over 100,000 leaders and teams — including Fortune 100 organizations — reduce stress and build healthier, higher-performing workplaces. With 25+ years of leadership experience and advanced study in leadership, neuroscience, and stress resilience, she brings both credibility and heart to the conversation.
And in today’s high-stakes world — whether you’re commanding Sailors, leading engineers, or building resilient organizations — this message matters.
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🔎 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why burnout is not a leadership strategy✅ The neuroscience of stress — and how leaders unintentionally amplify it✅ How to regulate your leadership presence under pressure✅ The surprisingly simple method behind Cheers to Monday✅ How joy becomes a competitive advantage in high-performance environments
To my Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command one day…To my Silicon Valley senior engineers preparing to lead teams…
This episode is for you.
Because calm is contagious.Culture is shaped by leadership.And Monday is a mindset.
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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 networking questions for Amy? Post them below — we will 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 ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build resilient leaders.Let’s build healthier cultures.Let’s raise a toast to Monday.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CheersToMonday #ResilientLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CoachBZ

S5E47🎙️ Live with Coach Melahni ❤️ Ake Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 47
“It’s not what you do in a day—it’s what you do every day.”“Everyday Leaders change the world.”“Confidence comes from clarity. Clarity requires courage. Courage demands consistency.”“Growth isn’t accidental—it’s intentional.”“Find a way to do the hard things and figure out a way to make it work… every single day.”“Alignment brings clarity, consistency, and confidence.”“Transformation happens in everyday moments—not just milestone moments.”“If you want sustainable momentum, practice leadership daily.”“GOD-SIZE awareness requires GOD-SIZE action.”“It’s not how many breaths we have in life—it’s how much LIFE we have in our breaths.”
📅 Sunday, March 1, 2026⏰ 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:00 PM ET (Indianapolis, IN)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Coach Melahni ❤️ Ake is the Founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, an 8x bestselling author, Maxwell Leadership Executive, international speaker, and host of the Everyday Leaders 50in50 Podcast.
For over 25 years, she has led in corporate America before fully stepping into her calling to equip leaders across healthcare, military, nonprofit, and executive spaces. She has led a 7:30 AM daily leadership devotional since October 1, 2019—over 2,000 consecutive days of consistency.
Her message is powerful and simple:
“It’s not what you do in a day—it’s what you do every day.”
This episode is titled:
🔥 Everyday Leaders Change the World: The Power of Daily Consistency
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✔️ Why consistency beats talent✔️ The 4C Framework: Confidence, Clarity, Courage, Consistency✔️ How to align vision with disciplined action✔️ What 1% daily growth looks like for Naval Officers and corporate leaders✔️ Lessons from her book, Everyday Moments: Lessons that Transform Lives
Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command…A senior cybersecurity engineer transitioning to leadership…Or an entrepreneur building influence…
This conversation will challenge you to grow intentionally.
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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 networking questions for Melahni? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ 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 ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow.Let’s lead.Let’s be Everyday Leaders who change the world. 🌎🔥
#LeadershipAndSuccess#EverydayLeaders#ServantLeadership#ConsistencyWins#MaxwellLeadership#PersonalGrowth#MilitaryLeadership#ExecutiveLeadership#CoachBZ

S5:E46🎙️ LIVE Good Trouble, Moral Courage & the Legacy of John Lewis
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 46
 
Mark your calendars for the NEXT episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 46!
 
This powerful conversation is inspired by my recent article honoring the life and legacy of John Lewis:
📝 Good Trouble, Moral Courage & the Legacy of John Lewis
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/good-trouble-moral-courage-legacy-john-lewis-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-9vjpc/
 
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📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 8:30 PM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn
 
In this episode, we will unpack:
 
🔹 What “Good Trouble” really means in today’s leadership landscape
🔹 How moral courage separates positional leaders from transformational leaders
🔹 Why discipline and nonviolence were strategic strengths — not weaknesses
🔹 What President Barack Obama meant when he said John Lewis would be remembered as a “founding father of a fuller, fairer, better America”
🔹 How Naval Officers, corporate executives, engineers, and aspiring leaders can apply these timeless principles in 2026
🔹 Why democracy, leadership, and accountability are acts — not titles
 
We’ll also reflect on John Lewis’s final charge to America:
 
“Now it is your turn to let freedom ring…”
 
This isn’t just a history lesson.
 
It’s a leadership blueprint.
 
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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 will answer LIVE during the show.
 
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👇 Your Turn
 
Tag someone who could benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾
 
After you tune in:
•What are your three takeaways from this episode?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
•Where are you being called to step into “good trouble” with courage and discipline?
 
Let’s close out Black History Month 2026 with reflection, growth, and action.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #JohnLewis #GoodTrouble #MoralCourage #BlackHistoryMonth #LeadershipDevelopment #BelovedCommunity #LivePodcast

S5:E46🎙️ LIVE Good Trouble, Moral Courage & the Legacy of John Lewis
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 46
 
Mark your calendars for the NEXT episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 46!
 
This powerful conversation is inspired by my recent article honoring the life and legacy of John Lewis:
📝 Good Trouble, Moral Courage & the Legacy of John Lewis
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/good-trouble-moral-courage-legacy-john-lewis-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-9vjpc/
 
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📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 8:30 PM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn
 
In this episode, we will unpack:
 
🔹 What “Good Trouble” really means in today’s leadership landscape
🔹 How moral courage separates positional leaders from transformational leaders
🔹 Why discipline and nonviolence were strategic strengths — not weaknesses
🔹 What President Barack Obama meant when he said John Lewis would be remembered as a “founding father of a fuller, fairer, better America”
🔹 How Naval Officers, corporate executives, engineers, and aspiring leaders can apply these timeless principles in 2026
🔹 Why democracy, leadership, and accountability are acts — not titles
 
We’ll also reflect on John Lewis’s final charge to America:
 
“Now it is your turn to let freedom ring…”
 
This isn’t just a history lesson.
 
It’s a leadership blueprint.
 
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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 will answer LIVE during the show.
 
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👇 Your Turn
 
Tag someone who could benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾
 
After you tune in:
•What are your three takeaways from this episode?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
•Where are you being called to step into “good trouble” with courage and discipline?
 
Let’s close out Black History Month 2026 with reflection, growth, and action.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #JohnLewis #GoodTrouble #MoralCourage #BlackHistoryMonth #LeadershipDevelopment #BelovedCommunity #LivePodcast

S5:E45🎙️ CAPT Anthony L. Simmons, DSL, USN (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 45
 
⚓ The Privilege of Command: Humility, Accountability, and Leadership at Sea
 
Join me LIVE with CAPT Anthony L. Simmons, DSL, USN (Ret.) — four-time at-sea Commander, strategic Pentagon leader, executive coach, and author of Championing Organizational Wellness.
 
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Chesapeake, VA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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Less than 1% of Sailors ever have the privilege to command.
 
To sit in the chair.
To hold responsibility for both the mission and the people.
To carry the sacred trust of command.
 
In this powerful conversation, we explore leadership from both sides of that privilege:
•Stepping in to relieve a command at sea
•Experiencing relief from command
•Rebuilding credibility
•Guarding integrity
•Leading with humility
•Developing the next generation
 
This is not a highlight-reel episode.
 
This is a real leadership conversation.
 
As someone who had the privilege to command NR NAVNETWARCOM’s Global Network Operations Security Center, I know firsthand the weight of the chair. Being relieved of command could happen to anyone. I have no stones to cast — only lessons to learn and share for the junior officers who follow us.
 
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🔎 What You Will Learn:
 
⚓ Why command is a sacred trust — not an entitlement
⚓ The subtle dangers of ego and ethical drift
⚓ Guardrails every future CO must build
⚓ How humility protects leadership longevity
⚓ What rebuilding trust actually requires
⚓ Lessons from adversity that shape stronger leaders
 
Dr. Simmons brings 28 years of Naval service, four at-sea commands, service on the Joint Staff and CNO staff, and deep scholarship in strategic leadership to this conversation.
 
This one is for:
•Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command
•Senior leaders navigating accountability
•Executives balancing performance and character
•Anyone who believes leadership is about growth — not perfection
 
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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 networking questions for CAPT Simmons? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
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Command is fragile.
Character must be guarded daily.
Humility is protection.
 
I look forward to seeing you LIVE.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess
#PrivilegeOfCommand
#ServantLeadership
#NavalLeadership
#ExecutiveCoaching
#OrganizationalWellness
#HumilityInLeadership

S5:E45🎙️ CAPT Anthony L. Simmons, DSL, USN (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 45
 
⚓ The Privilege of Command: Humility, Accountability, and Leadership at Sea
 
Join me LIVE with CAPT Anthony L. Simmons, DSL, USN (Ret.) — four-time at-sea Commander, strategic Pentagon leader, executive coach, and author of Championing Organizational Wellness.
 
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Chesapeake, VA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
Less than 1% of Sailors ever have the privilege to command.
 
To sit in the chair.
To hold responsibility for both the mission and the people.
To carry the sacred trust of command.
 
In this powerful conversation, we explore leadership from both sides of that privilege:
•Stepping in to relieve a command at sea
•Experiencing relief from command
•Rebuilding credibility
•Guarding integrity
•Leading with humility
•Developing the next generation
 
This is not a highlight-reel episode.
 
This is a real leadership conversation.
 
As someone who had the privilege to command NR NAVNETWARCOM’s Global Network Operations Security Center, I know firsthand the weight of the chair. Being relieved of command could happen to anyone. I have no stones to cast — only lessons to learn and share for the junior officers who follow us.
 
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🔎 What You Will Learn:
 
⚓ Why command is a sacred trust — not an entitlement
⚓ The subtle dangers of ego and ethical drift
⚓ Guardrails every future CO must build
⚓ How humility protects leadership longevity
⚓ What rebuilding trust actually requires
⚓ Lessons from adversity that shape stronger leaders
 
Dr. Simmons brings 28 years of Naval service, four at-sea commands, service on the Joint Staff and CNO staff, and deep scholarship in strategic leadership to this conversation.
 
This one is for:
•Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command
•Senior leaders navigating accountability
•Executives balancing performance and character
•Anyone who believes leadership is about growth — not perfection
 
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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 networking questions for CAPT Simmons? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
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Command is fragile.
Character must be guarded daily.
Humility is protection.
 
I look forward to seeing you LIVE.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess
#PrivilegeOfCommand
#ServantLeadership
#NavalLeadership
#ExecutiveCoaching
#OrganizationalWellness
#HumilityInLeadership

S5:E44🎙️ Live with M. K. Palmore, USMC (Vet.)🔥Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 44
🔥 Live with M. K. PalmoreFounder & Principal Advisor, Apogee Global | Former FBI Executive | U.S. Marine Corps Captain | Ex-Google & Palo Alto Networks🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkpalmore/“Leadership is not about authority. It’s about responsibility.”“Technology doesn’t fail first — leadership does.”“Strategy without disciplined execution is just ambition.”“If you don’t follow through, you’re not leading — you’re talking.”“Cyber risk is not a technology problem — it’s a leadership problem.”“Risk ignored becomes crisis.”“Service is not a chapter. It’s a mindset.”“Calm is a leadership strategy.”“Authority may move people. Trust moves teams.”“People disengage when leadership disengages.”
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🗓 Mark Your Calendars
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, risk, execution, and service — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
M. K. Palmore has led Marines.He spent 22 years in the FBI, including executive leadership in the Cyber Branch.He advised Fortune 500 companies as Field CISO at Palo Alto Networks.He served in the Office of the CISO at Google Cloud.Today, he advises boards and executive teams through Apogee Global — helping close the gap between intent and execution.
MK doesn’t just talk about leadership.
He has led in environments where the stakes were real — national security, cyber threats, and boardroom accountability.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✅ How leadership changes when consequences are measured in lives — not quarterly earnings✅ Why technology doesn’t fail first… leadership does✅ The discipline required to close the gap between strategy and execution✅ What separates a strong technical leader from a future CISO✅ How to build trust and accountability in high-pressure environments✅ Why staying human in a high-tech world matters more than ever
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For cybersecurity engineers aspiring to lead…For executives navigating AI, risk, and digital transformation…
This conversation will challenge and equip you.
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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 networking questions for MK? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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Leadership is responsibility.Execution is discipline.Service is the standard.
See you LIVE.
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#FITS#Cybersecurity#RiskManagement#VeteranLeaders#CISO#ExecutionMatters

S5:E44🎙️ Live with M. K. Palmore, USMC (Vet.)🔥Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 44
🔥 Live with M. K. PalmoreFounder & Principal Advisor, Apogee Global | Former FBI Executive | U.S. Marine Corps Captain | Ex-Google & Palo Alto Networks🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkpalmore/“Leadership is not about authority. It’s about responsibility.”“Technology doesn’t fail first — leadership does.”“Strategy without disciplined execution is just ambition.”“If you don’t follow through, you’re not leading — you’re talking.”“Cyber risk is not a technology problem — it’s a leadership problem.”“Risk ignored becomes crisis.”“Service is not a chapter. It’s a mindset.”“Calm is a leadership strategy.”“Authority may move people. Trust moves teams.”“People disengage when leadership disengages.”
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🗓 Mark Your Calendars
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, risk, execution, and service — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
M. K. Palmore has led Marines.He spent 22 years in the FBI, including executive leadership in the Cyber Branch.He advised Fortune 500 companies as Field CISO at Palo Alto Networks.He served in the Office of the CISO at Google Cloud.Today, he advises boards and executive teams through Apogee Global — helping close the gap between intent and execution.
MK doesn’t just talk about leadership.
He has led in environments where the stakes were real — national security, cyber threats, and boardroom accountability.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✅ How leadership changes when consequences are measured in lives — not quarterly earnings✅ Why technology doesn’t fail first… leadership does✅ The discipline required to close the gap between strategy and execution✅ What separates a strong technical leader from a future CISO✅ How to build trust and accountability in high-pressure environments✅ Why staying human in a high-tech world matters more than ever
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For cybersecurity engineers aspiring to lead…For executives navigating AI, risk, and digital transformation…
This conversation will challenge and equip you.
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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 networking questions for MK? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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Leadership is responsibility.Execution is discipline.Service is the standard.
See you LIVE.
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#FITS#Cybersecurity#RiskManagement#VeteranLeaders#CISO#ExecutionMatters

S5:E43🎙️ LIVE with Hall of Fame international keynote speaker & #1 bestselling author Bob BurgLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E43
“Money is an echo of value. It’s the thunder to value’s lightning.”“The amount of money you make is directly proportional to how many people you serve and how well you serve them.”“Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.”“You can get the results you want while making the other person feel genuinely good about themselves, the situation, and about you.”“Master your emotions before you attempt to influence others.”“Listen with the back of your neck.”“All great leaders have always put the interests of those they serve first.”“Being a Go-Giver is totally congruent with human nature.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Jupiter, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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What if the key to stratospheric success isn’t getting more…
…but giving more?
This week, I’m honored to host Hall of Fame keynote speaker and bestselling author Bob Burg — coauthor of:
📘 The Go-Giver (1M+ copies sold, translated into 30 languages)📘 The Go-Giver Influencer (a masterclass in genuine influence and people skills)
For more than 30 years, Bob has taught leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives how to:
✔️ Shift from getting to giving✔️ Build influence without manipulation✔️ Compete on value — not price✔️ Create loyal teams and “walking ambassadors”✔️ Disagree agreeably in a divided world
If leadership is influence — as Dr. John C. Maxwell teaches — then this episode is a masterclass in how to lead with empathy, discipline, and service.
For Naval officers preparing for command.For cybersecurity leaders stepping into executive roles.For founders building companies in uncertain markets.
This conversation will challenge how you define success.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
• Why “Does it make money?” is not a bad question — just a bad first question• The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success• The Five Secrets of Genuine Influence• How to say “no” without damaging relationships• Why money is an echo of value• How to influence in high-stakes environments — without ego
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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 networking questions for Chris? Post them below — we will 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 could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s talk about influence.Let’s talk about value.Let’s talk about leadership that multiplies impact.
#Leadership #GoGiver #Influence #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #CoachBZ #StratosphericSuccess