S5:E135 (VIDEO) LIVE with The Honorable Anton J. Gunn

S5:E135🎙️ LIVE with The Honorable Anton J. Gunn
Leadership & Success with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 135

“You deserve to be a great leader, and you deserve to work in a world-class culture. My goal is to get you there by helping every step of the way.” – ANTON GUNN

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I am honored to welcome The Honorable Anton J. Gunn to the Leadership & Success Podcast for a powerful conversation on leadership, influence, trust, and lasting impact.

🎙️ LIVE with The Honorable Anton J. Gunn
Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama | Bestselling Author | Executive Leadership Expert | Board Chairman | Founder, 937 Strategy Group

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Columbia, SC)
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Episode Title:

The Audacity to Lead: Building Influence, Trust, and Lasting Impact

Few leaders have experienced leadership from as many perspectives as Anton Gunn.

From becoming the first African American elected to the South Carolina Legislature from his district, to serving as a Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, to advising boards, C-suite executives, and organizations around the world, Anton has dedicated his career to helping leaders build trust, strengthen culture, and create meaningful impact.

He is the bestselling author of:
📘 Just Lead: 44 Actions to Break Down Barriers, Boost Your Retention, and Build a World-Class Culture

📘 The Presidential Principles: How to Inspire Action and Create Lasting Impact

📘 The Audacity of Leadership: 10 Essentials to Becoming a Transformative Leader in the 21st Century

Most importantly, Anton is a leader who understands that true leadership is not about position—it is about service, influence, and empowering others to succeed.

What You Will Learn

✅ Leadership lessons from serving President Barack Obama

✅ How great leaders inspire action and create lasting impact

✅ The principles behind world-class organizational cultures

✅ Why trust is a leader’s most valuable currency

✅ Practical strategies to improve employee engagement and retention

✅ The difference between authority and influence

✅ How leaders can transform adversity into purpose

✅ Building a leadership legacy that outlives your title

We will also discuss the profound impact of Anton’s brother, U.S. Navy Signalman Apprentice Cherone L. Gunn, who was killed during the USS Cole terrorist attack in 2000, and how that tragedy shaped Anton’s lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and making a difference in the lives of others.

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