Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

Explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity leadership. Discover how these principles drive innovation and enhance team performance. Personal leadership experiences shed light on overcoming challenges and cultivating inclusive workplaces. Learn practical strategies to foster belonging and recognize biases. Uncover the strategic advantage of diverse teams in addressing threats and boosting resilience. Tune in for insights that bridge personal stories with actionable tips for aspiring leaders.

S4:E7🎙️Leadership & Success Podcast LIVE: Embracing Diversity & Inclusion: A Cybersecurity Leader’s Journey Leadership is about PEOPLE. 🌍 As a Navy Information Warfare Commander and cybersecurity executive, I’ve seen how inclusive leadership isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a strategic advantage that builds stronger teams, fosters innovation, and fuels resilience. Tomorrow, we go LIVE on LinkedIn to dive deep into my article: 🔗 Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: A Cybersecurity Leader’s Journey (https://lnkd.in/gciianB6) 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT | 9:30 AM ET 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn We’ll explore: ✅ My personal leadership experiences in the Navy & Silicon Valley ✅ How DEI drives innovation, mission success, and business outcomes ✅ Practical leadership tips for aspiring officers and tech leaders ✅ How YOU can lead inclusively right where you are 💬 Bring your questions — I’ll be answering them live during the broadcast! 🎯 Whether you’re in uniform or leading in tech — this conversation is for YOU. 👇 RSVP, tag a friend, and join the conversation live. ❝Everything rises and falls on leadership.❞ ―Dr. John C. Maxwell ❝Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.❞ ―Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon) The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is available across all major platforms: https://lnkd.in/g3BrmY76  ✨Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e9-tNEn9 ✨YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5 ✨Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3SPRZpT ✨Amazon: https://lnkd.in/ejKVEku6 ✨Audible: https://lnkd.in/gnPqzeDt #LeadershipandSuccessPodcast 📬 Get Involved: ♻️ Repost & Tag someone 💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7 📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu 🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk ✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth. ✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️ #Leadership #Diversity #Inclusion #Cybersecurity #Podcast #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #MilitaryLeadership #SiliconValley #ServantLeadership

Discover how daily reading can be the game-changer in leadership growth. The host shares personal insights on the 12 transformative books that shaped their journey from military to tech. Learn how just 15 minutes a day can give you a wealth of knowledge, and why every leader should craft a personal development plan based on continuous learning. Dive into the influence of early mornings on productivity and explore how to turn passive reading into active learning. Personal stories illustrate the pivotal role of knowledge in effective leadership.

S4:E6 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast — LIVE: Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading 🚀 Podcast Article: 🧭 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading (https://lnkd.in/gAsqYCUF) ⸻ What’s the most underrated leadership habit? 📚 Daily Reading. In this episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, we’ll dive deep into my article 👉 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading For over two decades, reading has been my unfair advantage — fueling my growth from junior officer in the U.S. Navy to cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley. 📖 During S4:E6, we’ll explore: ✅ Why reading daily compounds leadership growth ✅ The 12 books that shaped my thinking across military and tech ✅ How investing 15 minutes a day gives you access to 30+ years of distilled wisdom ✅ Why leaders at every level — from military junior officers to Silicon Valley senior engineers — need a Personal Development Plan fueled by daily learning ⸻ 💡 Got questions? You can type your questions anytime directly in the LinkedIn Event comments — I’ll answer them live during the broadcast! 🎯 Curious about the growing presence of AI agents on the podcast? Revisit S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK ⸻ 🔖 Mark your calendar. Share with a colleague. Join us live. ❝Everything rises and falls on leadership.❞ ―Dr. John C. Maxwell ❝Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.❞ ―Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon) The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is available across all major platforms: https://lnkd.in/g3BrmY76  ✨Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e9-tNEn9 ✨YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5 ✨Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3SPRZpT ✨Amazon: https://lnkd.in/ejKVEku6 ✨Audible: https://lnkd.in/gnPqzeDt #LeadershipandSuccessPodcast   📬 Get Involved: ♻️ Repost & Tag someone 💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7 📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu 🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk ✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth. ✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️ #LeadershipDevelopment #ReadToLead #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #BZMentors #FavikonTopLeader #CoachBZAI

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.

S4:E5 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing 🚀 Who do YOU allow to shape your leadership journey? In this upcoming episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, I’ll go deeper into my recent article “My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing” (read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g--Q2M96). From my days as a junior officer in the U.S. Navy to serving as a cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley, one truth has remained constant: 📚 Mentorship is a leadership multiplier. During this live session, we’ll explore: ✅ The 12 mentors who shaped my leadership philosophy ✅ The books that have been transformational to my career ✅ How aspiring military & tech leaders can build their own “Personal Board of Directors” ✅ Why daily learning remains my greatest unfair advantage ⸻ 💡 Got questions? Drop your questions in the comments section of the LinkedIn Event page — I’ll be answering LIVE! 🎯 For those curious about the growing presence of AI Agents on the podcast, you can revisit Leadership & Success Podcast S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK As always, we’re pushing the boundaries of leadership, technology, and personal growth — and I invite YOU to be part of this conversation. ⸻ 🔥 RSVP. Share. Invite a friend. Let’s grow together. 📬 Get Involved: ♻️ Repost & Tag someone 💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7 📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu 🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk ▶️ YouTube – Leadership & Success: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5 📖 Get a FREE copy of my "10 Commandments for Resilient Leadership" mini e-book: https://lnkd.in/g3Jpsjd2  ✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth. ✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️ #LeadershipDevelopment  #ReadToLead  #MyLeadershipBoardOfDirectors  #MentorshipMatters  #MilitaryLeadership  #TechLeadership  #CybersecurityExecutive  #AILeadership  #CoachBZAI  #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast  #FavikonTopLeader  #BZMentors

Explore the journey from Navy Recruit to Silicon Valley CISO, underlining why leadership remains the irreplaceable skill of the 21st century. Discover the pillars of effective leadership: clarity, communication, and resilience. Delve into the idea that servant leadership enhances, rather than dilutes, authority. Learn the importance of diversity in leadership roles for improved outcomes. Finally, understand the daily discipline necessary for continuous growth and the impact of empathy and ethical judgement in today’s tech-driven world.

🎙️ S4:E4 — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm 🚀 Tomorrow morning, we go LIVE for Episode 4 — my first solo episode of Season 4! But this solo episode comes with a twist: ✅ Powered and facilitated by my trained AI Agents, designed to help me review, reflect, and unpack key leadership lessons. This episode is built around one of my most personal and important articles: 👉 “Leadership at the Helm: From Seaman Recruit to Silicon Valley CISO: Why Leadership Is the Skill of the Century” 🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEr3q5WV ⸻ 🔎 Episode Highlights: What We’ll Cover ✅ How I went from Seaman Recruit (E-1) to Navy Commander (O-5) and Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Executive ✅ Why leadership—not AI, not automation—is still the most irreplaceable skill of the 21st century ✅ The real pillars of leadership: • Clarity & Communication • Empowerment & Accountability • Adaptability & Resilience ✅ Why servant leadership is not soft leadership — but the ultimate leadership multiplier ✅ The power of diversity and why there’s room at the top for women, minorities, and anyone committed to growth ✅ The daily discipline behind my LEAD: Leadership, Excellence & Accountability Devotion framework ⸻ 📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025 🕖 Time: 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🎯 ✅ RSVP NOW! • Drop in the comments where you’re joining from (City/State, Country 🌎) • Post your leadership questions you’d like me to answer LIVE during the show. This episode will be fully interactive — and your questions will help shape the discussion. ⸻ ❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your leadership and professional growth journey. If this content has been valuable and you’re so inclined, you can always support the mission by buying me a coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga ☕️ (Optional, but greatly appreciated!) ⸻ 🎧 Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about daily growth, resilience, and impact. Join me tomorrow and let’s lead together!

Michelle "G-I" Gardner-Ince, a retired USAF Colonel, leads discussions on transitioning from military life to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the vital role of personal relationships and mentorship in leadership. With insights into her journey as one of the few Black female Colonels, she tackles systemic discrimination and resilience. The conversation also highlights her initiatives for veteran entrepreneurs and the importance of legacy-building. Get a sneak peek into her upcoming book and explore what makes military veterans exceptional leaders!

S4:E3AI RECAP 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Colonel G-I “🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I” I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn. Colonel “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚 If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.