S5:59 Live with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.)

S5:59🎙️ Live with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 59
Strategy, Doctrine, and Decision-Making with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleonard1/
“Risk is a potent catalyst that fuels opportunity.” — COL Steve ‘Doctrine Man’ Leonard
“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”
“Take care of your people—they’ll take care of the mission.”
“Leaders must think before they act—and write before they think they understand.”
“Strategy is about asking the right questions.”
“Humor helps us see the truth we often avoid.”

Mark your calendars: 

📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM CT (Lawrence, KS) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion

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👤 Introducing My Guest

If you’ve served in the military over the past two decades, chances are you’ve heard of Doctrine Man.

COL Steve Leonard, USA (Ret.) is a retired U.S. Army strategist, educator, author, and the creative force behind the legendary Doctrine Man leadership platform that sparked conversations across the profession of arms.

During his distinguished Army career, Steve served as a logistician, operational planner, and senior strategist, helping shape modern U.S. Army doctrine—including work on the Army’s capstone operations manual and stability operations doctrine.

Today, he continues developing the next generation of leaders as a Professor of the Practice at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he teaches strategy and leadership.

Steve is also the author or editor of multiple influential books on strategy and leadership, including his latest:

📚 Professionals Talk Logistics: Sustaining Strategy and Operations (with Jon Klug)

His work bridges strategy, leadership, logistics, and professional development—all essential skills for leaders navigating complex environments.

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🎯 What You Will Learn

In this conversation, we explore:

⚡ Why professionals talk logistics—and why it shapes strategy
⚡ Leadership lessons from combat, doctrine development, and strategic planning
⚡ How strategic thinkers make better decisions under pressure
⚡ The story behind Doctrine Man and the power of humor in leadership
⚡ Why reading, writing, and intellectual curiosity are essential for 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 Steve? 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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