Leadership & Success with Coach BZ
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ”!
Your Blueprint for Leadership Excellence and Lasting Success.
✨If you’re ready to develop into a stronger, more effective leader!
✨If you’re striving to reach new heights of success — this podcast is for you.
As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, says: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
Each episode is designed to inspire and equip you with practical insights that can positively impact the trajectory of your life and leadership journey. Get ready to grow, lead, and succeed — starting today.
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ”!
Your Blueprint for Leadership Excellence and Lasting Success.
✨If you’re ready to develop into a stronger, more effective leader!
✨If you’re striving to reach new heights of success — this podcast is for you.
As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, says: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
Each episode is designed to inspire and equip you with practical insights that can positively impact the trajectory of your life and leadership journey. Get ready to grow, lead, and succeed — starting today.
Episodes

24 minutes ago
S5:E146 VIDEO🎙️ SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)
24 minutes ago
24 minutes ago
S5:E146🎙️ SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 146 LIVE
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
Join me for an inspiring conversation with SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.), business executive, author, nonprofit founder, and servant leader whose life has been defined by service, integrity, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
S5:E146 – SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)
“Why Are You Here? Leadership, Legacy, and Living a Life of Service”
📅 Friday, July 3, 2026⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Spring, TX)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Alan Lowe’s journey is a powerful reminder that leadership is not measured by titles or accomplishments alone—it is measured by the lives we impact.
A Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force veteran, successful business executive, published author, and Founder of Helping Hugs For Children, Alan has spent decades helping organizations grow while dedicating his life to empowering vulnerable children and families around the world.
His book, Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe, challenges readers with a profound question:
“Why Are You Here?”
That question became the catalyst for a personal transformation that ultimately led Alan to redefine success through service, purpose, gratitude, and giving back.
What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from military service and executive leadership
✅ Why trust and integrity are the foundation of leadership
✅ How self-awareness and accountability drive personal transformation
✅ The story behind Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
✅ Why helping others may be the greatest measure of success
✅ How Helping Hugs For Children is creating opportunities for children around the world
✅ Practical lessons on leadership, family, faith, and legacy
About Our Guest
🇺🇸 U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran
📚 Published Author – Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
❤️ Founder & President – Helping Hugs For Children
🏭 Vice President & Business Executive
🌎 Humanitarian, Mentor, and Advocate for Children Worldwide
This conversation is for leaders at every stage of their journey—from military service members and veterans to executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking greater purpose and impact.
💬 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, service, or personal growth questions for Alan? Post them below—we may 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, veteran, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #Veterans #USAF #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #BreakthroughLeadership #HelpingHugsForChildren #NonprofitLeadership #GivingBack #LeadershipMatters #Success #Podcast

26 minutes ago
S5:E146🎙️ SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)
26 minutes ago
26 minutes ago
S5:E146🎙️ SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 146 LIVE
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
Join me for an inspiring conversation with SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.), business executive, author, nonprofit founder, and servant leader whose life has been defined by service, integrity, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
S5:E146 – SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)
“Why Are You Here? Leadership, Legacy, and Living a Life of Service”
📅 Friday, July 3, 2026⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Spring, TX)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Alan Lowe’s journey is a powerful reminder that leadership is not measured by titles or accomplishments alone—it is measured by the lives we impact.
A Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force veteran, successful business executive, published author, and Founder of Helping Hugs For Children, Alan has spent decades helping organizations grow while dedicating his life to empowering vulnerable children and families around the world.
His book, Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe, challenges readers with a profound question:
“Why Are You Here?”
That question became the catalyst for a personal transformation that ultimately led Alan to redefine success through service, purpose, gratitude, and giving back.
What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from military service and executive leadership
✅ Why trust and integrity are the foundation of leadership
✅ How self-awareness and accountability drive personal transformation
✅ The story behind Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
✅ Why helping others may be the greatest measure of success
✅ How Helping Hugs For Children is creating opportunities for children around the world
✅ Practical lessons on leadership, family, faith, and legacy
About Our Guest
🇺🇸 U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran
📚 Published Author – Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
❤️ Founder & President – Helping Hugs For Children
🏭 Vice President & Business Executive
🌎 Humanitarian, Mentor, and Advocate for Children Worldwide
This conversation is for leaders at every stage of their journey—from military service members and veterans to executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking greater purpose and impact.
💬 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, service, or personal growth questions for Alan? Post them below—we may answer them LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #Veterans #USAF #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #BreakthroughLeadership #HelpingHugsForChildren #NonprofitLeadership #GivingBack #LeadershipMatters #Success #Podcast

12 hours ago
S5:E145 VIDEO🎙️ LIVE with C.F. Jackson
12 hours ago
12 hours ago
S5:E145🎙️ LIVE with C.F. Jackson Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 145
From Dreamer to Media Mogul: Building a Legacy Through Television and Storytelling
Join me LIVE as I sit down with the incredible C.F. Jackson, Founder & CEO of iDefine TV, author, publisher, media strategist, and visionary entrepreneur who is helping experts, authors, and business leaders turn their stories into global television platforms.
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
For many people, television was once reserved for celebrities and major media companies. C.F. Jackson saw something different. She saw an opportunity to democratize media and empower everyday entrepreneurs to own their stories, amplify their voices, and build lasting legacies.
Growing up as an only child in St. Petersburg, Florida, television inspired her imagination and dreams. Today, she has turned that childhood dream into reality through iDefine TV, a streaming television network that has empowered more than 200 entrepreneurs and thought leaders to reach audiences around the world through Roku and digital television.
As C.F. says:
“Smile! You Can Be On TV.”
And she means it.
🌟 What You Will Learn
✅ How to turn a dream into a thriving business and media platform✅ Why storytelling is one of the most powerful leadership tools✅ How leaders can build authority and credibility through media✅ The future of streaming television and personal branding✅ Why visibility creates opportunity✅ How to monetize your expertise and own your narrative✅ Leadership lessons from building a business in an ever-changing digital world✅ Why your story may be the legacy you leave behind
This conversation is for:
🎯 Entrepreneurs and business owners🎯 Authors, coaches, and content creators🎯 Military leaders and veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship🎯 Corporate professionals seeking to build their personal brand🎯 Anyone with a dream and a message that deserves to be heard
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, media, or personal branding questions for C.F.? 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, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Your story matters.
Your voice matters.
And perhaps, as C.F. Jackson reminds us, your next opportunity may be one camera click away.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CFJackson #iDefineTV #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Storytelling #PersonalBranding #ThoughtLeadership #Media #Television #Roku #ContentCreation #ExecutiveLeadership #Legacy #Podcast #VeteransInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #Success #DreamBig #VisibilityMatters #Author #Speaker #EntrepreneurLife #LivePodcast

12 hours ago
S5:E145🎙️ LIVE with C.F. Jackson
12 hours ago
12 hours ago
S5:E145🎙️ LIVE with C.F. Jackson Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 145
From Dreamer to Media Mogul: Building a Legacy Through Television and Storytelling
Join me LIVE as I sit down with the incredible C.F. Jackson, Founder & CEO of iDefine TV, author, publisher, media strategist, and visionary entrepreneur who is helping experts, authors, and business leaders turn their stories into global television platforms.
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
For many people, television was once reserved for celebrities and major media companies. C.F. Jackson saw something different. She saw an opportunity to democratize media and empower everyday entrepreneurs to own their stories, amplify their voices, and build lasting legacies.
Growing up as an only child in St. Petersburg, Florida, television inspired her imagination and dreams. Today, she has turned that childhood dream into reality through iDefine TV, a streaming television network that has empowered more than 200 entrepreneurs and thought leaders to reach audiences around the world through Roku and digital television.
As C.F. says:
“Smile! You Can Be On TV.”
And she means it.
🌟 What You Will Learn
✅ How to turn a dream into a thriving business and media platform✅ Why storytelling is one of the most powerful leadership tools✅ How leaders can build authority and credibility through media✅ The future of streaming television and personal branding✅ Why visibility creates opportunity✅ How to monetize your expertise and own your narrative✅ Leadership lessons from building a business in an ever-changing digital world✅ Why your story may be the legacy you leave behind
This conversation is for:
🎯 Entrepreneurs and business owners🎯 Authors, coaches, and content creators🎯 Military leaders and veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship🎯 Corporate professionals seeking to build their personal brand🎯 Anyone with a dream and a message that deserves to be heard
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, media, or personal branding questions for C.F.? Post them below—we’ll 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, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Your story matters.
Your voice matters.
And perhaps, as C.F. Jackson reminds us, your next opportunity may be one camera click away.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CFJackson #iDefineTV #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Storytelling #PersonalBranding #ThoughtLeadership #Media #Television #Roku #ContentCreation #ExecutiveLeadership #Legacy #Podcast #VeteransInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #Success #DreamBig #VisibilityMatters #Author #Speaker #EntrepreneurLife #LivePodcast

24 hours ago
S5:E144 VIDEO🎙️ LIVE with Celeste Warren
24 hours ago
24 hours ago
S5:E144🎙️ LIVE with Celeste Warren🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E144
Breaking Barriers: Why Everyone Wins When Equity Works
📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Schwenksville, PA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am excited to welcome my friend, author, speaker, and transformational leader, Celeste Warren, to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
After an extraordinary 28-year career at Merck, where she rose to become Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Celeste continues her mission of helping organizations create environments where both people and performance thrive. Today, she leads Celeste Warren Consulting LLC and co-founded Destination STEM, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Celeste is also the author of two outstanding books:
📚 The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, And Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right
📚 How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued
Her message is simple yet powerful:
Leadership isn’t about lowering standards—it’s about removing barriers so everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe the best leaders create conditions where people can perform at their highest level. That’s exactly what this conversation is all about.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ The truth about equity and why everyone wins when we get it right
✅ The difference between equality, equity, and inclusion
✅ How leaders build cultures where people and performance thrive
✅ Why courageous conversations matter in today’s organizations
✅ The “Fence and Rocks” analogy and what it teaches us about leadership
✅ How to remove barriers without lowering standards
✅ Leadership lessons from nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company
✅ Why investing in STEM and the next generation of leaders matters
✅ Practical ways to lead with courage, empathy, and accountability
Whether you’re a military leader, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership, culture, and creating opportunity.
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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 Celeste? Post them below—we’ll 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. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CelesteWarren #BreakingBarriers #TheTruthAboutEquity #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #Culture #Inclusion #Equity #STEM #DestinationSTEM #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleFirst #TransformationalLeadership #Podcast #LinkedInLive #Success #LeadWithPurpose #FutureLeaders

24 hours ago
S5:E144🎙️ LIVE with Celeste Warren
24 hours ago
24 hours ago
S5:E144🎙️ LIVE with Celeste Warren🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E144
Breaking Barriers: Why Everyone Wins When Equity Works
📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Schwenksville, PA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am excited to welcome my friend, author, speaker, and transformational leader, Celeste Warren, to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
After an extraordinary 28-year career at Merck, where she rose to become Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Celeste continues her mission of helping organizations create environments where both people and performance thrive. Today, she leads Celeste Warren Consulting LLC and co-founded Destination STEM, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Celeste is also the author of two outstanding books:
📚 The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, And Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right
📚 How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued
Her message is simple yet powerful:
Leadership isn’t about lowering standards—it’s about removing barriers so everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe the best leaders create conditions where people can perform at their highest level. That’s exactly what this conversation is all about.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ The truth about equity and why everyone wins when we get it right
✅ The difference between equality, equity, and inclusion
✅ How leaders build cultures where people and performance thrive
✅ Why courageous conversations matter in today’s organizations
✅ The “Fence and Rocks” analogy and what it teaches us about leadership
✅ How to remove barriers without lowering standards
✅ Leadership lessons from nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company
✅ Why investing in STEM and the next generation of leaders matters
✅ Practical ways to lead with courage, empathy, and accountability
Whether you’re a military leader, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership, culture, and creating opportunity.
⸻
💬 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 Celeste? Post them below—we’ll 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. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CelesteWarren #BreakingBarriers #TheTruthAboutEquity #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #Culture #Inclusion #Equity #STEM #DestinationSTEM #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleFirst #TransformationalLeadership #Podcast #LinkedInLive #Success #LeadWithPurpose #FutureLeaders

24 hours ago
S5:E143 VIDEO🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USA
24 hours ago
24 hours ago
S5:E143🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USALeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | S5:E143
The Backbone of Leadership: Inside the NCO Corps
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ Time: 1:30 PM HST (Honolulu, HI) | 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am honored to welcome Command Sergeant Major Jason Schmidt, the Command Sergeant Major of United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
CSM Schmidt has dedicated more than 32 years of service to our nation, rising from a 19D Cavalry Scout to become the senior enlisted leader for America’s Army in the Indo-Pacific. His remarkable career has included service with the 82nd Airborne Division, Eighth Army, IMCOM-Pacific, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, and as the 23rd Commandant and fifth Enlisted Commandant of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and the Sergeants Major Academy.
He is a highly respected strategic leader, mentor, military family advocate, and lifelong learner whose career embodies service, standards, and leader development.
🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ Why the NCO Corps is truly the backbone of the United States Army✅ Leadership lessons from more than three decades of military service✅ How great leaders build trust, discipline, and high-performing teams✅ The importance of standards, accountability, and caring for people✅ Developing leaders who develop other leaders✅ Leading through complexity in the Indo-Pacific and the future of warfare✅ Lessons on resilience, lifelong learning, and servant leadership✅ What military and civilian leaders can learn from the Army’s leadership model
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I have learned that organizations rise and fall on the quality of their leaders. Few leaders understand this better than CSM Schmidt.
This conversation is for:🪖 Junior officers and NCOs aspiring to command💼 Corporate leaders and executives building high-performance teams🎓 Emerging leaders seeking practical leadership wisdom🇺🇸 Anyone passionate about service, leadership, and developing people
💬 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 CSM Schmidt? 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, NCO, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USArmy #USARPAC #NCO #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeaderDevelopment #PeopleFirst #ArmyStrong #LeadershipMatters #Mentorship #NationalSecurity #IndoPacific #Veterans #ProfessionalDevelopment #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast

24 hours ago
S5:E143🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USA
24 hours ago
24 hours ago
S5:E143🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USALeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | S5:E143
The Backbone of Leadership: Inside the NCO Corps
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ Time: 1:30 PM HST (Honolulu, HI) | 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am honored to welcome Command Sergeant Major Jason Schmidt, the Command Sergeant Major of United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
CSM Schmidt has dedicated more than 32 years of service to our nation, rising from a 19D Cavalry Scout to become the senior enlisted leader for America’s Army in the Indo-Pacific. His remarkable career has included service with the 82nd Airborne Division, Eighth Army, IMCOM-Pacific, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, and as the 23rd Commandant and fifth Enlisted Commandant of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and the Sergeants Major Academy.
He is a highly respected strategic leader, mentor, military family advocate, and lifelong learner whose career embodies service, standards, and leader development.
🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ Why the NCO Corps is truly the backbone of the United States Army✅ Leadership lessons from more than three decades of military service✅ How great leaders build trust, discipline, and high-performing teams✅ The importance of standards, accountability, and caring for people✅ Developing leaders who develop other leaders✅ Leading through complexity in the Indo-Pacific and the future of warfare✅ Lessons on resilience, lifelong learning, and servant leadership✅ What military and civilian leaders can learn from the Army’s leadership model
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I have learned that organizations rise and fall on the quality of their leaders. Few leaders understand this better than CSM Schmidt.
This conversation is for:🪖 Junior officers and NCOs aspiring to command💼 Corporate leaders and executives building high-performance teams🎓 Emerging leaders seeking practical leadership wisdom🇺🇸 Anyone passionate about service, leadership, and developing people
💬 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 CSM Schmidt? 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, NCO, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USArmy #USARPAC #NCO #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeaderDevelopment #PeopleFirst #ArmyStrong #LeadershipMatters #Mentorship #NationalSecurity #IndoPacific #Veterans #ProfessionalDevelopment #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5:E142🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA#LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5:Episode 142
“Artificial intelligence may transform our world, but leadership will determine whether that transformation elevates humanity or diminishes it. Purpose must always come before code.”
Mark Your Calendars! 🎙️🗓️ Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)⏰ 3:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)⏰ 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Purpose Before Code: Leading Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 🌟
As artificial intelligence transforms every industry, one question matters more than ever:
How do we ensure that technology serves humanity—and not the other way around?
I’m honored to welcome Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA, one of the world’s leading voices on Responsible AI.
Dr. Adams is:
✅ Founder & CEO of EMA Advisory Services✅ Founder of the Minnesota Responsible AI Institute✅ Chief AI Ethics Advisor at Paravision✅ Network Affiliate at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI)✅ Faculty Director at the University of Minnesota✅ Forbes-recognized AI Ethics Leader✅ TEDx Speaker, Author, and Global Advocate for Human-Centered Technology
Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Adams is helping leaders, organizations, and communities answer one of the defining questions of our time:
How do we remain deeply human in an increasingly artificial world?
📚 We will also discuss her bestselling book series:
* In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Choosing Purpose Before Code* Purpose Before Code – Leadership Workbook* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Students* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Women
And her inspiring children’s books:
📖 Little A.I. and Peety
📖 Little Miss Minnesota and Her Six Brothers
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🎯 What You Will Learn
🔹 Why responsible AI is a leadership imperative—not simply a technology issue
🔹 How leaders can build trust, accountability, and inclusion into AI initiatives
🔹 Why “Purpose Before Code” should guide every organization’s AI strategy
🔹 The skills future leaders need to thrive in the age of AI
🔹 How to prepare our children and communities for an AI-driven future
🔹 Why diversity and representation matter in shaping artificial intelligence
🔹 What it means to lead with humanity in a world of accelerating technology
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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, AI, or networking questions for Dr. Adams? 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, student, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’ve learned that the future won’t be defined solely by the technologies we build—but by the values and leadership principles that guide how we use them.
This conversation is for every leader navigating the opportunities and responsibilities of artificial intelligence.
I hope you’ll join us.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ElizabethAdams #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIEthics #Leadership #HumanCenteredAI #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #Innovation #FutureOfWork #WomenInTech #LeadershipDevelopment #PurposeBeforeCode #TechnologyLeadership #AILeadership

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5:E142🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA#LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5:Episode 142
“Artificial intelligence may transform our world, but leadership will determine whether that transformation elevates humanity or diminishes it. Purpose must always come before code.”
Mark Your Calendars! 🎙️🗓️ Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)⏰ 3:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)⏰ 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Purpose Before Code: Leading Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 🌟
As artificial intelligence transforms every industry, one question matters more than ever:
How do we ensure that technology serves humanity—and not the other way around?
I’m honored to welcome Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA, one of the world’s leading voices on Responsible AI.
Dr. Adams is:
✅ Founder & CEO of EMA Advisory Services✅ Founder of the Minnesota Responsible AI Institute✅ Chief AI Ethics Advisor at Paravision✅ Network Affiliate at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI)✅ Faculty Director at the University of Minnesota✅ Forbes-recognized AI Ethics Leader✅ TEDx Speaker, Author, and Global Advocate for Human-Centered Technology
Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Adams is helping leaders, organizations, and communities answer one of the defining questions of our time:
How do we remain deeply human in an increasingly artificial world?
📚 We will also discuss her bestselling book series:
* In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Choosing Purpose Before Code* Purpose Before Code – Leadership Workbook* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Students* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Women
And her inspiring children’s books:
📖 Little A.I. and Peety
📖 Little Miss Minnesota and Her Six Brothers
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🎯 What You Will Learn
🔹 Why responsible AI is a leadership imperative—not simply a technology issue
🔹 How leaders can build trust, accountability, and inclusion into AI initiatives
🔹 Why “Purpose Before Code” should guide every organization’s AI strategy
🔹 The skills future leaders need to thrive in the age of AI
🔹 How to prepare our children and communities for an AI-driven future
🔹 Why diversity and representation matter in shaping artificial intelligence
🔹 What it means to lead with humanity in a world of accelerating technology
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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, AI, or networking questions for Dr. Adams? 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, student, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’ve learned that the future won’t be defined solely by the technologies we build—but by the values and leadership principles that guide how we use them.
This conversation is for every leader navigating the opportunities and responsibilities of artificial intelligence.
I hope you’ll join us.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ElizabethAdams #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIEthics #Leadership #HumanCenteredAI #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #Innovation #FutureOfWork #WomenInTech #LeadershipDevelopment #PurposeBeforeCode #TechnologyLeadership #AILeadership

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S5:E141🎙️ Live with Coach Richard VickersLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 141
Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM CT (St. Louis, MO) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I’m excited to welcome fellow Maxwell Leadership Coach, executive communications coach, author, mentor, and lifelong learner Coach Richard Vickers to the show!
Richard has dedicated his career to developing leaders, strengthening communication skills, and helping people become the very best version of themselves. With more than 18 years of leadership and learning development experience, he has impacted countless professionals through training, mentorship, and coaching.
As Richard says:
“We are human beings first, not human doings.”
That simple yet profound truth is needed now more than ever in our fast-paced, AI-driven world.
📚 We will also discuss Richard’s newly released book:
Getting Smarter Every Day: Practical Lessons in Leadership, Communication and Personal Growth
Our conversation is titled:
🎙️ “Getting Smarter Every Day: Leadership, Communication, and Becoming Your Best Self”
This episode is for leaders at every stage of their journey—from Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command to individual contributors preparing for their first leadership role, and executives committed to lifelong growth.
What You Will Learn
✅ Why the best leaders never stop learning
✅ How authentic communication builds trust and influence
✅ The power of self-awareness and intentional personal growth
✅ Practical habits to become smarter every day
✅ How to build meaningful relationships in an increasingly digital world
✅ Why attitude may be your greatest competitive advantage
✅ The leadership lessons Richard wishes he had learned earlier in his career
💬 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 Richard? Post them below—we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What does “getting smarter every day” mean to you?
➡️ What’s one leadership habit that has made you a better leader?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about having the humility and discipline to keep learning, keep growing, and keep becoming.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #RichardVickers #GettingSmarterEveryDay #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Communication #PersonalGrowth #MaxwellLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LifelongLearning #Mentorship #ServantLeadership #Podcast #GrowthMindset #LearningAndDevelopment

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S5:E141🎙️ Live with Coach Richard VickersLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 141
Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM CT (St. Louis, MO) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I’m excited to welcome fellow Maxwell Leadership Coach, executive communications coach, author, mentor, and lifelong learner Coach Richard Vickers to the show!
Richard has dedicated his career to developing leaders, strengthening communication skills, and helping people become the very best version of themselves. With more than 18 years of leadership and learning development experience, he has impacted countless professionals through training, mentorship, and coaching.
As Richard says:
“We are human beings first, not human doings.”
That simple yet profound truth is needed now more than ever in our fast-paced, AI-driven world.
📚 We will also discuss Richard’s newly released book:
Getting Smarter Every Day: Practical Lessons in Leadership, Communication and Personal Growth
Our conversation is titled:
🎙️ “Getting Smarter Every Day: Leadership, Communication, and Becoming Your Best Self”
This episode is for leaders at every stage of their journey—from Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command to individual contributors preparing for their first leadership role, and executives committed to lifelong growth.
What You Will Learn
✅ Why the best leaders never stop learning
✅ How authentic communication builds trust and influence
✅ The power of self-awareness and intentional personal growth
✅ Practical habits to become smarter every day
✅ How to build meaningful relationships in an increasingly digital world
✅ Why attitude may be your greatest competitive advantage
✅ The leadership lessons Richard wishes he had learned earlier in his career
💬 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 Richard? Post them below—we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What does “getting smarter every day” mean to you?
➡️ What’s one leadership habit that has made you a better leader?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about having the humility and discipline to keep learning, keep growing, and keep becoming.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #RichardVickers #GettingSmarterEveryDay #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Communication #PersonalGrowth #MaxwellLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LifelongLearning #Mentorship #ServantLeadership #Podcast #GrowthMindset #LearningAndDevelopment

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S5:E140🎙️ Live with Scott ZuckermanLIVE on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 140
🌟 From Financial Disaster to Financial Freedom: Leadership Lessons in Wealth, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship
I am excited to welcome Scott Zuckerman, ChFC®, CFS®, CLU®, ChSNC®, President & CEO of Wexford Financial Strategies, entrepreneur, fintech founder, and author of Don’t Be A Financial Disaster, to the Leadership & Success Podcast!
📅 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Melville, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Scott’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. After experiencing his own financial setbacks, he transformed adversity into a mission to help individuals, families, business owners, and financial advisors build financial confidence and long-term success.
As President and CEO of Wexford Financial Strategies and founder of several innovative fintech platforms, including Financial Fitness Passport™ and Advisor Marketing System, Scott is helping people simplify financial complexity and make better decisions for their futures.
💡 What You Will Learn:
✅ How personal adversity shaped Scott’s mission and entrepreneurial journey✅ Why “planning first, products second” is the key to financial success✅ The biggest financial mistakes people make—and how to avoid them✅ Leadership lessons in resilience, discipline, and reinvention✅ Why financial wellness is a critical leadership skill✅ Insights from Scott’s book, Don’t Be A Financial Disaster✅ How technology and AI are transforming the future of financial planning✅ Practical strategies for building wealth and achieving financial freedom
As leaders, we often prepare for business risks, cybersecurity risks, and operational risks—but are we preparing ourselves and our families for financial resilience?
This conversation goes far beyond money. It’s about leadership, purpose, discipline, and creating a future by design rather than by default.
💬 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, entrepreneurship, or financial planning questions for Scott? 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, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ScottZuckerman #FinancialFreedom #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #FinancialWellness #Resilience #FinTech #DontBeAFinancialDisaster #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #Success

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S5:E140🎙️ Live with Scott Zuckerman
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S5:E140🎙️ Live with Scott ZuckermanLIVE on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 140
🌟 From Financial Disaster to Financial Freedom: Leadership Lessons in Wealth, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship
I am excited to welcome Scott Zuckerman, ChFC®, CFS®, CLU®, ChSNC®, President & CEO of Wexford Financial Strategies, entrepreneur, fintech founder, and author of Don’t Be A Financial Disaster, to the Leadership & Success Podcast!
📅 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Melville, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Scott’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. After experiencing his own financial setbacks, he transformed adversity into a mission to help individuals, families, business owners, and financial advisors build financial confidence and long-term success.
As President and CEO of Wexford Financial Strategies and founder of several innovative fintech platforms, including Financial Fitness Passport™ and Advisor Marketing System, Scott is helping people simplify financial complexity and make better decisions for their futures.
💡 What You Will Learn:
✅ How personal adversity shaped Scott’s mission and entrepreneurial journey✅ Why “planning first, products second” is the key to financial success✅ The biggest financial mistakes people make—and how to avoid them✅ Leadership lessons in resilience, discipline, and reinvention✅ Why financial wellness is a critical leadership skill✅ Insights from Scott’s book, Don’t Be A Financial Disaster✅ How technology and AI are transforming the future of financial planning✅ Practical strategies for building wealth and achieving financial freedom
As leaders, we often prepare for business risks, cybersecurity risks, and operational risks—but are we preparing ourselves and our families for financial resilience?
This conversation goes far beyond money. It’s about leadership, purpose, discipline, and creating a future by design rather than by default.
💬 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, entrepreneurship, or financial planning questions for Scott? 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, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ScottZuckerman #FinancialFreedom #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #FinancialWellness #Resilience #FinTech #DontBeAFinancialDisaster #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #Success

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S5:E139🎙️ LIVE with Major General Steve Lepper, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 139“Every officer’s inviolable duty is to the Constitution and every officer is bound by the rule of law.”“Provide independent, dispassionate, and candid advice.”“You must relentlessly work to find a lawful way to enable mission success.”“The foundation of good order and discipline is dutiful compliance with lawful orders.”“Fidelity to the law is not a lofty abstraction.”
#FriendInTheSpotlight ✈️⚖️🇺🇸
Leadership, Law, and the Courage to Give Honest Counsel
Mark your calendars!
Join me LIVE for an inspiring conversation with Major General Steve Lepper, USAF (Ret.)—former Deputy Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force, military judge, trusted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attorney, author, and lifelong servant leader.
📅 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM MT (Brighton, CO) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Over a remarkable 35-year Air Force career, General Lepper advised America’s senior military leaders during some of our nation’s most consequential moments. Today, he continues to shape the conversation on military leadership, constitutional service, ethics, and the rule of law through his writing, board service, and public advocacy.
This conversation is not about partisan politics—it is about leadership.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to provide honest counsel when the stakes are highest, how leaders navigate complex ethical decisions, and why character remains the foundation of trust in every profession.
What You Will Learn
✅ Why the courage to give honest counsel is one of a leader’s greatest responsibilities
✅ Leadership lessons from serving at the highest levels of the U.S. military
✅ How great leaders balance mission accomplishment, ethics, and the rule of law
✅ Civil-military leadership, constitutional service, and professional responsibility
✅ Lessons for today’s military officers, executives, cybersecurity leaders, attorneys, and public servants
✅ Why character, integrity, and lifelong service remain timeless leadership principles
Whether you wear the uniform, lead a business, serve your community, or aspire to greater leadership responsibilities, this episode will challenge you to think more deeply about leadership under pressure and the enduring values that guide great leaders.
“The true measure of leadership is not simply making difficult decisions—it is having the courage to give honest counsel when those decisions matter most.”
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership or military leadership question for General Lepper? Post it below—we may answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership lesson you’ll apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, attorney, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #USAirForce #JudgeAdvocate #RuleOfLaw #NationalSecurity #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Veterans #MilitaryJustice #EthicalLeadership #CyberLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Integrity #Character #PublicService

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S5:E139🎙️ LIVE with Major General Steve Lepper, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 139“Every officer’s inviolable duty is to the Constitution and every officer is bound by the rule of law.”“Provide independent, dispassionate, and candid advice.”“You must relentlessly work to find a lawful way to enable mission success.”“The foundation of good order and discipline is dutiful compliance with lawful orders.”“Fidelity to the law is not a lofty abstraction.”
#FriendInTheSpotlight ✈️⚖️🇺🇸
Leadership, Law, and the Courage to Give Honest Counsel
Mark your calendars!
Join me LIVE for an inspiring conversation with Major General Steve Lepper, USAF (Ret.)—former Deputy Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force, military judge, trusted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attorney, author, and lifelong servant leader.
📅 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM MT (Brighton, CO) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Over a remarkable 35-year Air Force career, General Lepper advised America’s senior military leaders during some of our nation’s most consequential moments. Today, he continues to shape the conversation on military leadership, constitutional service, ethics, and the rule of law through his writing, board service, and public advocacy.
This conversation is not about partisan politics—it is about leadership.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to provide honest counsel when the stakes are highest, how leaders navigate complex ethical decisions, and why character remains the foundation of trust in every profession.
What You Will Learn
✅ Why the courage to give honest counsel is one of a leader’s greatest responsibilities
✅ Leadership lessons from serving at the highest levels of the U.S. military
✅ How great leaders balance mission accomplishment, ethics, and the rule of law
✅ Civil-military leadership, constitutional service, and professional responsibility
✅ Lessons for today’s military officers, executives, cybersecurity leaders, attorneys, and public servants
✅ Why character, integrity, and lifelong service remain timeless leadership principles
Whether you wear the uniform, lead a business, serve your community, or aspire to greater leadership responsibilities, this episode will challenge you to think more deeply about leadership under pressure and the enduring values that guide great leaders.
“The true measure of leadership is not simply making difficult decisions—it is having the courage to give honest counsel when those decisions matter most.”
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership or military leadership question for General Lepper? Post it below—we may answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership lesson you’ll apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, attorney, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #USAirForce #JudgeAdvocate #RuleOfLaw #NationalSecurity #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Veterans #MilitaryJustice #EthicalLeadership #CyberLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Integrity #Character #PublicService

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S5:E138🎙️ LIVE with Captain Timika “Timi” Lindsay, USN (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 138
⚓ Anchored in Leadership: Serving with Purpose, Leading with Courage
Mark your calendars!
I’m honored to welcome an extraordinary leader whose career exemplifies servant leadership, operational excellence, and a lifelong commitment to developing others.
Founder & CEO, Anchor Leadership Solutions | Founder & Board Member, Pegasus Rising | Executive Leadership Consultant | Enterprise Technology & Workforce Transformation Executive | Retired U.S. Navy Captain
📅 Monday, June 29, 2026⏰ 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (Philadelphia)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
After more than 30 years of distinguished service in the United States Navy, CAPT Lindsay continues her mission of service by helping organizations strengthen leadership, culture, communication, and organizational performance. From leading global communications and technology operations to advising the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy on leadership and organizational culture, her career demonstrates what it means to lead with both competence and character.
Today, as the Founder and CEO of Anchor Leadership Solutions and Founder of Pegasus Rising, she is empowering leaders, transforming organizations, and investing in communities through purpose-driven leadership.
During our conversation, we’ll explore how leaders can remain anchored in their values while navigating change, complexity, and uncertainty.
What You’ll Learn
⚓ Leadership lessons from more than three decades of Naval service
⚓ How military leadership principles translate into business and executive leadership
⚓ Why organizational culture is every leader’s responsibility
⚓ Building high-performing teams rooted in trust, accountability, and purpose
⚓ Leading technology and workforce transformation in rapidly changing environments
⚓ The inspiration behind Anchor Leadership Solutions and Pegasus Rising
⚓ How psychology, leadership, and human behavior intersect to create thriving organizations
⚓ Practical advice for transitioning from military service to entrepreneurship and executive leadership
⚓ Why your greatest legacy will always be the leaders you develop
As leaders, we often focus on strategy, technology, and performance.
CAPT Lindsay reminds us that people are—and always will be—the mission.
Whether you’re a military professional, cybersecurity executive, entrepreneur, educator, or emerging leader, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership, service, and the impact you can have on those around you.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership, technology, or organizational culture question for Timi? Post it below, and we’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways after watching the episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply immediately?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring leader who would benefit from this conversation.
I look forward to seeing you LIVE as we explore what it truly means to be Anchored in Leadership: Serving with Purpose, Leading with Courage.
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #USNavy #Veterans #ExecutiveLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Cybersecurity #TechnologyLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #MilitaryTransition #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ

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S5:E138🎙️ LIVE with Captain Timika “Timi” Lindsay, USN (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 138
⚓ Anchored in Leadership: Serving with Purpose, Leading with Courage
Mark your calendars!
I’m honored to welcome an extraordinary leader whose career exemplifies servant leadership, operational excellence, and a lifelong commitment to developing others.
Founder & CEO, Anchor Leadership Solutions | Founder & Board Member, Pegasus Rising | Executive Leadership Consultant | Enterprise Technology & Workforce Transformation Executive | Retired U.S. Navy Captain
📅 Monday, June 29, 2026⏰ 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (Philadelphia)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
After more than 30 years of distinguished service in the United States Navy, CAPT Lindsay continues her mission of service by helping organizations strengthen leadership, culture, communication, and organizational performance. From leading global communications and technology operations to advising the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy on leadership and organizational culture, her career demonstrates what it means to lead with both competence and character.
Today, as the Founder and CEO of Anchor Leadership Solutions and Founder of Pegasus Rising, she is empowering leaders, transforming organizations, and investing in communities through purpose-driven leadership.
During our conversation, we’ll explore how leaders can remain anchored in their values while navigating change, complexity, and uncertainty.
What You’ll Learn
⚓ Leadership lessons from more than three decades of Naval service
⚓ How military leadership principles translate into business and executive leadership
⚓ Why organizational culture is every leader’s responsibility
⚓ Building high-performing teams rooted in trust, accountability, and purpose
⚓ Leading technology and workforce transformation in rapidly changing environments
⚓ The inspiration behind Anchor Leadership Solutions and Pegasus Rising
⚓ How psychology, leadership, and human behavior intersect to create thriving organizations
⚓ Practical advice for transitioning from military service to entrepreneurship and executive leadership
⚓ Why your greatest legacy will always be the leaders you develop
As leaders, we often focus on strategy, technology, and performance.
CAPT Lindsay reminds us that people are—and always will be—the mission.
Whether you’re a military professional, cybersecurity executive, entrepreneur, educator, or emerging leader, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership, service, and the impact you can have on those around you.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership, technology, or organizational culture question for Timi? Post it below, and we’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways after watching the episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply immediately?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring leader who would benefit from this conversation.
I look forward to seeing you LIVE as we explore what it truly means to be Anchored in Leadership: Serving with Purpose, Leading with Courage.
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #USNavy #Veterans #ExecutiveLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Cybersecurity #TechnologyLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #MilitaryTransition #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ

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S5:E137🎙️ LIVE with MAJ E. Sean Lanier, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 137
From Black Hawk Pilot to Leadership Builder: Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation
Mark your calendars!
📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Alexandria, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
My guest is MAJ E. Sean Lanier, USA (Ret.), a 24-year U.S. Army veteran, former Black Hawk pilot, Presidential Leadership Scholar, and Founder & Executive Director of Resolve Solutions Incorporated.
Sean’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when leadership is rooted in service. From flying helicopters and leading Soldiers around the world to helping hundreds of students access life-changing educational opportunities, Sean has dedicated his life to developing leaders who will serve something greater than themselves.
Through Resolve Solutions, Sean has helped more than 500 students earn millions of dollars in scholarships, ROTC opportunities, and service academy appointments while building a pipeline of future military officers, public servants, and community leaders.
This is a conversation about leadership, resilience, mentorship, service, and leaving a legacy that outlasts your career.
What You Will Learn
✨ Leadership lessons from 24 years of military service
✨ What flying Black Hawks taught Sean about trust, teamwork, and decision-making
✨ How adversity, setbacks, and dyslexia shaped his leadership journey
✨ Why mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life
✨ The mission and impact of Resolve Solutions
✨ How to identify leadership potential in others
✨ Why service remains one of America’s greatest leadership development programs
✨ What it means to build institutions and leaders that outlast the founder
✨ Lessons from the Presidential Leadership Scholars program
✨ How each of us can help create opportunities for the next generation
💬 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, mentorship, military service, or career development questions for Sean? Post them below and 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, student, veteran, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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S5:E137🎙️ LIVE with MAJ E. Sean Lanier, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 137
From Black Hawk Pilot to Leadership Builder: Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation
Mark your calendars!
📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Alexandria, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
My guest is MAJ E. Sean Lanier, USA (Ret.), a 24-year U.S. Army veteran, former Black Hawk pilot, Presidential Leadership Scholar, and Founder & Executive Director of Resolve Solutions Incorporated.
Sean’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when leadership is rooted in service. From flying helicopters and leading Soldiers around the world to helping hundreds of students access life-changing educational opportunities, Sean has dedicated his life to developing leaders who will serve something greater than themselves.
Through Resolve Solutions, Sean has helped more than 500 students earn millions of dollars in scholarships, ROTC opportunities, and service academy appointments while building a pipeline of future military officers, public servants, and community leaders.
This is a conversation about leadership, resilience, mentorship, service, and leaving a legacy that outlasts your career.
What You Will Learn
✨ Leadership lessons from 24 years of military service
✨ What flying Black Hawks taught Sean about trust, teamwork, and decision-making
✨ How adversity, setbacks, and dyslexia shaped his leadership journey
✨ Why mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life
✨ The mission and impact of Resolve Solutions
✨ How to identify leadership potential in others
✨ Why service remains one of America’s greatest leadership development programs
✨ What it means to build institutions and leaders that outlast the founder
✨ Lessons from the Presidential Leadership Scholars program
✨ How each of us can help create opportunities for the next generation
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🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, mentorship, military service, or career development questions for Sean? Post them below and 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, student, veteran, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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