S5:E133 LIVE | Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members

S5:E135 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 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 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) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion 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. 💬 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 Anton? 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, manager, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AntonGunn #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #JustLead #ThePresidentialPrinciples #TheAudacityOfLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #Trust #Influence #LeadershipMatters #CultureMatters #Veterans #PublicService #ObamaAdministration #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

S5:E134 Live with Dr. Ariel Rosita King, PhD (UK), PhD (France), DHTM

S5:E134🎙️ Live with Dr. Ariel Rosita King🇨🇭, PhD (UK), PhD (France), DHTM #LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ “Empowerment is not about giving power, but about releasing the power they already have.”  “If not me, then who?” “The treasure is not outside of you; it’s within you.” “Humanity is not an abstraction—it’s a choice we make every day.” “Empowerment is not about giving power, but about releasing the power they already have.”  🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 🌍🎙️ 📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) ⏰ 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) ⏰ 3:00 PM CEST (Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🌟 Leading with Humanity: Empowering Others to Discover the Treasure Within 🌟 I am honored to welcome my friend, humanitarian leader, author, TEDx speaker, global advocate, educator, and United Nations representative, Dr. Ariel Rosita King, to the Leadership & Success Podcast. For more than 35 years, Dr. King has dedicated her life to empowering children, youth, and communities around the world. As Founder and President of Ariel Foundation International, she has helped impact more than 150,000 young people across 30+ countries through leadership development, entrepreneurship, human rights advocacy, and civic engagement. Her remarkable journey has taken her across more than 65 countries, working at the intersection of public health, diplomacy, international development, education, and humanitarian service. She has advised organizations at the United Nations, collaborated with global leaders, and championed the belief that every person has the power to create positive change. 📚 Dr. King is also the author of the bestselling book: Humanity Unveiled: A Collection of Unexpected Encounters That Reveal The Human Spirit In Us All In this powerful book, she shares lessons learned through encounters with extraordinary leaders and changemakers, including Dr. Maya Angelou, President Nelson Mandela, Dr. Nina Simone, Pope Francis, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and many others. 💡 What You Will Learn: ✅ How great leaders empower others to discover the treasure within themselves ✅ Why humanity, empathy, and service are leadership superpowers ✅ Lessons from global leadership across government, NGOs, business, and international diplomacy ✅ How to overcome adversity and remain committed to your mission ✅ Why young people deserve a seat at the table where decisions are made ✅ Leadership lessons from her TEDx Talk: The Power of You ✅ Insights from her bestselling book Humanity Unveiled ✅ The powerful question every leader must ask: “If not now, then when? If not me, then who?” As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe leadership is ultimately about people. Dr. King’s life and work remind us that the greatest leaders do not seek power for themselves—they help others discover their own power. 💬 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, career, or networking questions for Dr. King? Post them below and 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, student, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #HumanityUnveiled #Leadership #HumanRights #Empowerment #YouthLeadership #GlobalLeadership #WomenInLeadership #TEDx #UnitedNations #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast

S5:E133 LIVE | Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members

S5:E133🎙️ LIVE | Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members, Officers, and Veterans 🇺🇸✊🏾 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 133 🎙️ 🚨 LIVE Special Juneteenth Episode 🚨 As we commemorate Juneteenth and reflect on America’s ongoing journey toward fulfilling its founding ideals, this special episode honors the extraordinary legacy of Black military service, leadership, resilience, and sacrifice. From the United States Colored Troops to the Buffalo Soldiers, from the Harlem Hellfighters to the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford Point Marines, generations of Black Americans have embraced the impossible—serving a nation that did not always fully recognize their service while helping expand freedom for all Americans. This conversation is especially dedicated to our active-duty service members, officers, veterans, military families, and all those who believe in leadership, service, and leaving a legacy. 📖 This podcast is based on my LinkedIn article: “Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members, Officers, and Veterans” 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-impossible-juneteenth-reflection-black-zinga–2swuc/ 💡 What You Will Learn: ✅ Why Juneteenth is more than a celebration—it is proof that perseverance can outlast oppression ✅ Leadership lessons from generations of African American military pioneers ✅ Why impossible is often a prediction—not a fact ✅ How leaders are forged in the Valley of Adversity ✅ Why self-limiting belief is often the greatest enemy leaders face ✅ The importance of mentorship, service, and legacy in leadership ✅ How to embrace adversity as preparation for future leadership opportunities ✅ Practical steps to embrace the impossible in your own life and career 📅 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 5, Episode 133! 📅 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 PM CT (Black Wall Street, Greenwood District, Tulsa, OK) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show! ❤️ Tag a service member, veteran, military family member, or leader who might benefit from this conversation. 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What is one “impossible” challenge you are determined to overcome? ➡️ What leadership insight will you put into practice this week? Please share your thoughts below so others can benefit from your insights. #Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #Juneteenth #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #BlackHistory #LeadershipDevelopment #USNavy #Service #Legacy #Resilience #AfricanAmericanHistory #EmbraceTheImpossible #Military #VeteransVoices #BlackExcellence #America250 #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast

S5:E132 (VIDEO) CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)

S5:E132🎙️ CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 132 LIVE CultureCharacterAndLeadership Mark your calendars! I am excited to welcome CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.) to the Leadership & Success Podcast for an inspiring conversation on leadership, organizational culture, military service, and building workplaces where people thrive. 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E132 “Culture, Character, and Leadership: Building Organizations Where People Thrive” 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Columbia, SC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion Meet My Guest Dr. Samuel H. Zoker is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with more than three decades of military service and leadership experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a senior enlisted advisor, leading Soldiers and advising commanders in complex, high-stakes environments across the United States and Europe. Today, Dr. Zoker is a respected leadership and organizational culture expert, workforce strategy leader, executive advisor, veteran advocate, author, and host of the Open Discussion Podcast. His mission is helping leaders intentionally create cultures built on trust, accountability, engagement, and high performance. He is also the author of the outstanding book: 📚 The Culture Shaping Leader: A Simple 12-Step Story for Building a Positive, Engaged Workplace A practical guide for leaders who want to build organizations where both people and performance thrive. What You Will Learn ✅ Leadership lessons from more than 30 years of Army service ✅ What Command Sergeants Major can teach corporate leaders about influence and culture ✅ Why organizational culture is every leader’s responsibility ✅ How to build trust, accountability, and engagement at every level ✅ Common mistakes leaders make when trying to transform culture ✅ Practical insights from The Culture Shaping Leader ✅ Veteran transition lessons and leadership beyond the uniform ✅ Why character remains a leader’s greatest competitive advantage Whether you lead a military unit, cybersecurity team, startup, nonprofit, or Fortune 500 organization, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about the culture you are creating every day. 💬 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, culture, or career question for Dr. Zoker? Post it below and we may answer it LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three biggest leadership lessons about culture? ➡️ What is one thing leaders can do immediately to improve engagement on their teams? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, manager, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. I look forward to seeing you LIVE! #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #CultureShapingLeader #MilitaryLeadership #Veterans #USArmy #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #CommandSergeantMajor #Podcast #PeopleFirst #LeadershipMatters

S5:E132 CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)

S5:E132🎙️ CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 132 LIVE CultureCharacterAndLeadership Mark your calendars! I am excited to welcome CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.) to the Leadership & Success Podcast for an inspiring conversation on leadership, organizational culture, military service, and building workplaces where people thrive. 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E132 “Culture, Character, and Leadership: Building Organizations Where People Thrive” 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Columbia, SC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion Meet My Guest Dr. Samuel H. Zoker is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with more than three decades of military service and leadership experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a senior enlisted advisor, leading Soldiers and advising commanders in complex, high-stakes environments across the United States and Europe. Today, Dr. Zoker is a respected leadership and organizational culture expert, workforce strategy leader, executive advisor, veteran advocate, author, and host of the Open Discussion Podcast. His mission is helping leaders intentionally create cultures built on trust, accountability, engagement, and high performance. He is also the author of the outstanding book: 📚 The Culture Shaping Leader: A Simple 12-Step Story for Building a Positive, Engaged Workplace A practical guide for leaders who want to build organizations where both people and performance thrive. What You Will Learn ✅ Leadership lessons from more than 30 years of Army service ✅ What Command Sergeants Major can teach corporate leaders about influence and culture ✅ Why organizational culture is every leader’s responsibility ✅ How to build trust, accountability, and engagement at every level ✅ Common mistakes leaders make when trying to transform culture ✅ Practical insights from The Culture Shaping Leader ✅ Veteran transition lessons and leadership beyond the uniform ✅ Why character remains a leader’s greatest competitive advantage Whether you lead a military unit, cybersecurity team, startup, nonprofit, or Fortune 500 organization, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about the culture you are creating every day. 💬 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, culture, or career question for Dr. Zoker? Post it below and we may answer it LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three biggest leadership lessons about culture? ➡️ What is one thing leaders can do immediately to improve engagement on their teams? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, manager, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. I look forward to seeing you LIVE! #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #CultureShapingLeader #MilitaryLeadership #Veterans #USArmy #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #CommandSergeantMajor #Podcast #PeopleFirst #LeadershipMatters