Leadership & Success with Coach BZ S4:E5 (VIDEO) LIVE: My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing
Jun 23, 2025
Michelle G.I. Gartner-Ince, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, shares her rich leadership journey and insights on mentorship. She emphasizes the importance of having a personal board of directors, encouraging listeners to select mentors who can shape their leadership approach. The conversation touches on her favorite transformational books and the significance of daily learning as an unfair advantage. Gartner-Ince also highlights the dangers of complacency and the need for action in pursuing one's dreams. It's an empowering discussion for aspiring leaders.
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Build Your Leadership Board
- Build your personal leadership board of directors intentionally with mentors who inspire and challenge you.
- Include people not just alive or known personally, but also authors and historical figures.
Starting Scared Builds Courage
- Coach BZ began a publishing company motivated by Air Force veteran Adriana Rosales.
- He emphasizes starting scared and doing it anyway, trusting the call to action in your heart.
Diversity Sharpens Your Board
- A personal board should be diverse across foundational, philosophical, legacy, discipline, strategic, and leadership perspectives.
- This diversity prevents blind spots and broadens insight beyond your own echo chamber.
