Leadership and 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.
Episodes

Friday Jun 27, 2025
S4:E17AI RECAP (VIDEO)– Live with Michele Heyward
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
🎙️ S4:E17AI RECAP – Live with Michele HeywardLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | ⏱️ 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Liz AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
We know life moves fast—so we built this AI-powered recap to help you absorb the most powerful leadership lessons from one of our most impactful episodes to date.
📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025⏰ Time:7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (New York)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In just 10 minutes, Joe AI and Liz AI will break down the key takeaways from my incredible full-length interview with Anne Leslie, IBM EMEA Cloud Risk & Controls Leader, keynote speaker, and one of the most inspiring cybersecurity leaders on the global stage.
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What You’ll Learn in This AI RECAP:✅ How to build and retain diverse technical teams✅ What it takes to lead with purpose and data✅ Michele’s journey from dirt roads to power grids to the boardroom✅ Why she believes who’s at the table defines the future of infrastructure
Follow Michele on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gEWuArzHBook an Appointment with Michele: https://lnkd.in/g8J-fktP
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💡 Whether you’re leading a squadron, managing a startup, or just trying to become the best version of yourself—this quick recap is for you.
📢 Bonus: We’ll also feature live commentary from the Coach BZ community and answer your leadership questions in the comments.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments below!💬 Got a question for Anne or the AI co-hosts? Share it—we might answer it live!
Tag a fellow leader, mentor, or teammate who could benefit from this.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #AIRecap #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #WomenInCyber #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #IBM #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryToTech #PodcastHighlights #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #LinkedInLive

Friday Jun 27, 2025
S4:E17AI RECAP – Live with Michele Heyward
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
🎙️ S4:E17AI RECAP – Live with Michele HeywardLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | ⏱️ 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Liz AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
We know life moves fast—so we built this AI-powered recap to help you absorb the most powerful leadership lessons from one of our most impactful episodes to date.
📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025⏰ Time:7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (New York)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In just 10 minutes, Joe AI and Liz AI will break down the key takeaways from my incredible full-length interview with Anne Leslie, IBM EMEA Cloud Risk & Controls Leader, keynote speaker, and one of the most inspiring cybersecurity leaders on the global stage.
⸻
What You’ll Learn in This AI RECAP:✅ How to build and retain diverse technical teams✅ What it takes to lead with purpose and data✅ Michele’s journey from dirt roads to power grids to the boardroom✅ Why she believes who’s at the table defines the future of infrastructure
Follow Michele on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gEWuArzHBook an Appointment with Michele: https://lnkd.in/g8J-fktP
⸻
💡 Whether you’re leading a squadron, managing a startup, or just trying to become the best version of yourself—this quick recap is for you.
📢 Bonus: We’ll also feature live commentary from the Coach BZ community and answer your leadership questions in the comments.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments below!💬 Got a question for Anne or the AI co-hosts? Share it—we might answer it live!
Tag a fellow leader, mentor, or teammate who could benefit from this.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #AIRecap #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #WomenInCyber #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #IBM #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryToTech #PodcastHighlights #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #LinkedInLive

Friday Jun 27, 2025
S4:E17 (VIDEO) LIVE with Michele Heyward
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
S4:E17 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with Michele HeywardLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S.
Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss this one! 🌟
Join us LIVE for Season 4, Episode 17 of the Leadership & Success Podcast as we welcome a truly dynamic guest:👷🏽♀️ Michele Heyward, EIT, A.M.ASCE — Civil Engineer, Tech Founder, and LinkedIn Top Voice CEO of PositiveHire, Michele is transforming the future of engineering through inclusive leadership, workforce intelligence, and mission-driven innovation.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 3:00 PM ET (Denmark, SC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Whether you’re in the military, tech, DEI, or engineering space—Michele brings a wealth of insights you can’t afford to miss.
In this episode, we’ll explore:✅ How to build and retain diverse technical teams✅ What it takes to lead with purpose and data✅ Michele’s journey from dirt roads to power grids to the boardroom✅ Why she believes who’s at the table defines the future of infrastructure
Follow Michele on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gEWuArzHBook an Appointment with Michele: https://lnkd.in/g8J-fktP
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!💬 Got leadership or career questions for Michele? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
Let’s amplify powerful voices in engineering and leadership.🔁 Repost to support this incredible guest and help us spread the word!
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #MicheleHeyward #PositiveHire #TopVoice #WomenInSTEM #LivePodcast #DiversityInEngineering #TechLeadership #MilitaryToTech #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceEquity

Friday Jun 27, 2025
S4:E17 LIVE with Michele Heyward
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
S4:E17 🎙️LIVE with Michele HeywardLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S.
Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss this one! 🌟
Join us LIVE for Season 4, Episode 17 of the Leadership & Success Podcast as we welcome a truly dynamic guest:👷🏽♀️ Michele Heyward, EIT, A.M.ASCE — Civil Engineer, Tech Founder, and LinkedIn Top Voice CEO of PositiveHire, Michele is transforming the future of engineering through inclusive leadership, workforce intelligence, and mission-driven innovation.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 3:00 PM ET (Denmark, SC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Whether you’re in the military, tech, DEI, or engineering space—Michele brings a wealth of insights you can’t afford to miss.
In this episode, we’ll explore:✅ How to build and retain diverse technical teams✅ What it takes to lead with purpose and data✅ Michele’s journey from dirt roads to power grids to the boardroom✅ Why she believes who’s at the table defines the future of infrastructure
Follow Michele on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gEWuArzHBook an Appointment with Michele: https://lnkd.in/g8J-fktP
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!💬 Got leadership or career questions for Michele? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
Let’s amplify powerful voices in engineering and leadership.🔁 Repost to support this incredible guest and help us spread the word!
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #MicheleHeyward #PositiveHire #TopVoice #WomenInSTEM #LivePodcast #DiversityInEngineering #TechLeadership #MilitaryToTech #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceEquity

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
🇫🇷 Version Française 🇨🇦:🎙️ S4:E16FR-IA Résumé (VIDEO) – En direct avec Anne Leslie
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
🇫🇷 Version Française 🇨🇦:🎙️ S4:E16FR-IA Résumé (VIDEO)– En direct avec Anne Leslie
Leadership & Success Podcast avec Coach BZ | ⏱️ Résumé des points clés en 10 minutes
🇺🇸English Version 🇬🇧: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7344192048738070528/comments/
🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Liz AI
⏰ Agenda chargé ? On s’occupe de vous.
Nous savons que la vie va vite — c’est pourquoi nous avons créé ce récapitulatif assisté par IA pour vous aider à capter les leçons de leadership les plus percutantes d’un des épisodes les plus marquants à ce jour.
📅 Date : Vendredi 27 juin 2025
⏰ Heure :
6h30 PT (San Francisco) | 9h30 ET (New York) | 15h30 CEST (Paris)
📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [Inscrivez-vous & Rejoignez la discussion]
En seulement 10 minutes, Joe AI et Liz AI vous présenteront les enseignements clés de mon interview exceptionnelle avec Anne Leslie, Cloud Risk & Controls Leader IBM EMEA, conférencière internationale, et l’une des figures les plus inspirantes de la cybersécurité mondiale.
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✅ Ce que vous apprendrez dans ce RECAP IA :
•Pourquoi l’intelligence émotionnelle surpasse la seule technicité sur le long terme
•Comment Anne est passée de mère au foyer à leader mondiale en cybersécurité
•La puissance des « décisions sans regrets » pour les leaders en devenir
•Pourquoi la résilience, et non la perfection, est la clé d’un leadership durable
•Comment construire des équipes centrées sur l’humain et diriger avec courage
•Des livres et ressources recommandés pour les leaders en quête de croissance intentionnelle
•Comment transformer l’échec en tremplin de leadership
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💡 Que vous dirigiez une équipe militaire, une startup tech, ou que vous cherchiez simplement à devenir la meilleure version de vous-même — ce bref résumé est fait pour vous.
📢 Bonus : Commentaires en direct de la communauté Coach BZ + réponses à vos questions de leadership en commentaires !
🗺️ D’où vous connectez-vous ? Mentionnez votre ville, région ou pays en commentaire.
💬 Une question pour Anne ou nos co-animateurs IA ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — nous y répondrons peut-être en direct !
Identifiez un collègue, un mentor ou un(e) ami(e) qui pourrait en bénéficier.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #AIRecap #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #WomenInCyber #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #IBM #IntelligenceEmotionnelle #MilitaryToTech #PodcastHighlights #DéveloppementDuLeadership #Résilience #LinkedInLive #LeadershipandSuccessPodcast

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
🇫🇷 Version Française 🇨🇦:🎙️ S4:E16FR-IA Résumé – En direct avec Anne Leslie
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
🇫🇷 Version Française 🇨🇦:🎙️ S4:E16FR-IA Résumé – En direct avec Anne Leslie
Leadership & Success Podcast avec Coach BZ | ⏱️ Résumé des points clés en 10 minutes
🇺🇸English Version 🇬🇧: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7344192048738070528/comments/
🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Liz AI
⏰ Agenda chargé ? On s’occupe de vous.
Nous savons que la vie va vite — c’est pourquoi nous avons créé ce récapitulatif assisté par IA pour vous aider à capter les leçons de leadership les plus percutantes d’un des épisodes les plus marquants à ce jour.
📅 Date : Vendredi 27 juin 2025
⏰ Heure :
6h30 PT (San Francisco) | 9h30 ET (New York) | 15h30 CEST (Paris)
📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [Inscrivez-vous & Rejoignez la discussion]
En seulement 10 minutes, Joe AI et Liz AI vous présenteront les enseignements clés de mon interview exceptionnelle avec Anne Leslie, Cloud Risk & Controls Leader IBM EMEA, conférencière internationale, et l’une des figures les plus inspirantes de la cybersécurité mondiale.
⸻
✅ Ce que vous apprendrez dans ce RECAP IA :
•Pourquoi l’intelligence émotionnelle surpasse la seule technicité sur le long terme
•Comment Anne est passée de mère au foyer à leader mondiale en cybersécurité
•La puissance des « décisions sans regrets » pour les leaders en devenir
•Pourquoi la résilience, et non la perfection, est la clé d’un leadership durable
•Comment construire des équipes centrées sur l’humain et diriger avec courage
•Des livres et ressources recommandés pour les leaders en quête de croissance intentionnelle
•Comment transformer l’échec en tremplin de leadership
⸻
💡 Que vous dirigiez une équipe militaire, une startup tech, ou que vous cherchiez simplement à devenir la meilleure version de vous-même — ce bref résumé est fait pour vous.
📢 Bonus : Commentaires en direct de la communauté Coach BZ + réponses à vos questions de leadership en commentaires !
🗺️ D’où vous connectez-vous ? Mentionnez votre ville, région ou pays en commentaire.
💬 Une question pour Anne ou nos co-animateurs IA ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — nous y répondrons peut-être en direct !
Identifiez un collègue, un mentor ou un(e) ami(e) qui pourrait en bénéficier.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #AIRecap #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #WomenInCyber #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #IBM #IntelligenceEmotionnelle #MilitaryToTech #PodcastHighlights #DéveloppementDuLeadership #Résilience #LinkedInLive #LeadershipandSuccessPodcast

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
S4:E16AI RECAP (VIDEO)– Live with Anne Leslie
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
S4:E16AI RECAP (VIDEO) 🎙️ LIVE with Anne Leslie Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | ⏱️ 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Liz AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
We know life moves fast—so we built this AI-powered recap to help you absorb the most powerful leadership lessons from one of our most impactful episodes to date.
📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025⏰ Time:6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In just 10 minutes, Joe AI and Liz AI will break down the key takeaways from my incredible full-length interview with Anne Leslie, IBM EMEA Cloud Risk & Controls Leader, keynote speaker, and one of the most inspiring cybersecurity leaders on the global stage.
⸻
What You’ll Learn in This AI RECAP:
✅ Why emotional intelligence beats technical brilliance in the long run✅ How Anne transitioned from stay-at-home parent to global cybersecurity executive✅ The power of “no-regret moves” for aspiring leaders✅ Why resilience, not perfection, is the foundation of sustainable leadership✅ How to build human-centered teams and lead with courage✅ Book and resource recommendations for leaders who want to grow intentionally✅ How to lead through failure—and come out stronger
⸻
💡 Whether you’re leading a squadron, managing a startup, or just trying to become the best version of yourself—this quick recap is for you.
📢 Bonus: We’ll also feature live commentary from the Coach BZ community and answer your leadership questions in the comments.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments below!💬 Got a question for Anne or the AI co-hosts? Share it—we might answer it live!
Tag a fellow leader, mentor, or teammate who could benefit from this.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #AIRecap #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #WomenInCyber #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #IBM #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryToTech #PodcastHighlights #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #LinkedInLive

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
S4:E16AI RECAP – Live with Anne Leslie
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
🎙️ S4:E16AI RECAP – Live with Anne Leslie Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | ⏱️ 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Liz AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
We know life moves fast—so we built this AI-powered recap to help you absorb the most powerful leadership lessons from one of our most impactful episodes to date.
📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025⏰ Time:6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In just 10 minutes, Joe AI and Liz AI will break down the key takeaways from my incredible full-length interview with Anne Leslie, IBM EMEA Cloud Risk & Controls Leader, keynote speaker, and one of the most inspiring cybersecurity leaders on the global stage.
⸻
What You’ll Learn in This AI RECAP:
✅ Why emotional intelligence beats technical brilliance in the long run✅ How Anne transitioned from stay-at-home parent to global cybersecurity executive✅ The power of “no-regret moves” for aspiring leaders✅ Why resilience, not perfection, is the foundation of sustainable leadership✅ How to build human-centered teams and lead with courage✅ Book and resource recommendations for leaders who want to grow intentionally✅ How to lead through failure—and come out stronger
⸻
💡 Whether you’re leading a squadron, managing a startup, or just trying to become the best version of yourself—this quick recap is for you.
📢 Bonus: We’ll also feature live commentary from the Coach BZ community and answer your leadership questions in the comments.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments below!💬 Got a question for Anne or the AI co-hosts? Share it—we might answer it live!
Tag a fellow leader, mentor, or teammate who could benefit from this.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #AIRecap #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #WomenInCyber #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #IBM #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryToTech #PodcastHighlights #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #LinkedInLive

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
S4:E16 (VIDEO) LIVE with Anne Leslie
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
S4:E16 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with Anne LeslieLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S.
Mark your calendars! This is a global conversation you won’t want to miss.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025⏰ Time:6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (New York) | 3:00 PM CEST (Paris)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this special episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, I’m thrilled to welcome Anne Leslie CISM CRISC CCSP, Cloud Risk & Controls Leader for IBM EMEA—one of the world’s leading voices on operational resilience, cloud security, and post-quantum leadership.
Anne brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, financial services, and regulatory policy, and her story is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and human-centered leadership. From global keynote stages to mentoring the next generation of cyber talent, Anne continues to shape the future of responsible innovation.
We’ll talk:✅ Leading through complexity and global risk✅ The post-quantum future and why it matters now✅ Diversity, empathy, and leadership from the heart✅ The power of resilience—from parenting to the boardroom
👉Follow Anne on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gjdiEvqi📺Subscribe to Anne’s YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gFMpF3dw🗞️ Subscribe to Anne's Linkedin Newsletter Fathoming 42: Thoughtful meanderings in the search for answers to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything (https://lnkd.in/gwZTbqqa)👩🎓 Contribute to academic work on hybrid warfare at Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY: Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare (Publications, https://lnkd.in/g2xt9mqP)
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!💬 Got leadership questions for Anne? Post them below—we’ll answer LIVE on air!
Let’s make this a conversation worth remembering.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #PodcastLive #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #CyberResilience #WomenInTech #QuantumReady #OperationalExcellence #LeadershipMatters #ServantLeadership #CloudSecurity #PostQuantum #LinkedInLive #FriendInTheSpotlight

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
S4:E16 LIVE with Anne Leslie
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
S4:E16 🎙️LIVE with Anne LeslieLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S.
Mark your calendars! This is a global conversation you won’t want to miss.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025⏰ Time:6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (New York) | 3:00 PM CEST (Paris)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this special episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, I’m thrilled to welcome Anne Leslie CISM CRISC CCSP, Cloud Risk & Controls Leader for IBM EMEA—one of the world’s leading voices on operational resilience, cloud security, and post-quantum leadership.
Anne brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, financial services, and regulatory policy, and her story is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and human-centered leadership. From global keynote stages to mentoring the next generation of cyber talent, Anne continues to shape the future of responsible innovation.
We’ll talk:✅ Leading through complexity and global risk✅ The post-quantum future and why it matters now✅ Diversity, empathy, and leadership from the heart✅ The power of resilience—from parenting to the boardroom
👉Follow Anne on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gjdiEvqi📺Subscribe to Anne’s YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gFMpF3dw🗞️ Subscribe to Anne's Linkedin Newsletter Fathoming 42: Thoughtful meanderings in the search for answers to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything (https://lnkd.in/gwZTbqqa)👩🎓 Contribute to academic work on hybrid warfare at Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY: Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare (Publications, https://lnkd.in/g2xt9mqP)
⸻
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!💬 Got leadership questions for Anne? Post them below—we’ll answer LIVE on air!
Let’s make this a conversation worth remembering.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #PodcastLive #CoachBZ #AnneLeslie #CyberResilience #WomenInTech #QuantumReady #OperationalExcellence #LeadershipMatters #ServantLeadership #CloudSecurity #PostQuantum #LinkedInLive #FriendInTheSpotlight

Leadership & Success with BZ
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ!”
If you need to develop into a better leader, this podcast is for you.
If you want to achieve a greater level of success, this podcast is for you.
My mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, said it best: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
We hope to inspire you today and provide you with an insight that has the potential to positively impact the trajectory of your life. Welcome to the Leadership and Success podcast!