Leadership & Success with Coach BZ S5:E62 (VIDEO) LIVE with Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
S5:E62🎙️ LIVE with Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 62
When Admirals Write Thrillers: Strategy, Leadership, and Storytelling
“Leadership is not about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions when the stakes are highest.”
“Strategy is the art of thinking several moves ahead while the world is reacting to the last one.”
“When the pressure rises, teams don’t rise to the occasion—they fall to the level of their training.”
“Stories allow us to explore the consequences of decisions before those decisions have to be made in the real world.”
I’m honored to welcome a distinguished naval leader, strategist, and author to the show: Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine, U.S. Navy (Ret.).
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Valrico, FL)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Meet Our Guest
Rear Admiral Ken Carodine served our nation with distinction as a U.S. Navy flag officer, leading in complex operational environments where strategic thinking, disciplined leadership, and mission clarity were essential.
Following his naval career, he has continued contributing to leadership and technology conversations through his work in data governance and digital strategy, helping organizations navigate the challenges of the information age.
Admiral Carodine is also an accomplished author of geopolitical thrillers, including:
📚 Nuclear Dragon
📚 General Quarters
📚 Panther (coming in 2026)
His books combine authentic military insight with compelling storytelling about global security, leadership under pressure, and the strategic realities shaping our world today.
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💡 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔹 Leadership lessons from decades of service in the U.S. Navy
🔹 How strategic thinking shapes decision-making in high-stakes environments
🔹 Why data governance and information leadership are critical in the digital era
🔹 The transition from flag officer to author and storyteller
🔹 The real-world inspiration behind Nuclear Dragon and General Quarters
This conversation will be especially valuable for:
✔️ Military leaders and veterans
✔️ Cybersecurity and technology professionals
✔️ Aspiring executives and strategists
✔️ Readers interested in national security and geopolitical thrillers
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💬 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 Admiral Carodine?
Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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