Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S31:E21🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21 Season 31 | Episode 21   📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.   This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 21   In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why leadership authority is stewardship, not ownership ✅ How God evaluates motives beneath visible success ✅ Why integrity and justice outweigh performance and optics ✅ How disciplined planning supports long-term influence ✅ Why pride, shortcuts, and haste undermine leadership legacy   “Proverbs 21 reminds us that leadership is not defined by control—but by alignment. Leaders who submit their hearts, uphold justice, and act with integrity discover that true influence flows from obedience, not power.”   ⸻   📅 Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:15 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:15 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below. 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.   ⸻   👇 After the Episode •What are your three takeaways from this discussion? •What insight will you put into practice this week?   Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.   ⸻   Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ

S5:E22 🎙️Live with LTC Dean Huard, U.S. Army (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 22 “Civility is not weakness—it is the discipline that keeps leadership from becoming destructive.” “Leadership is tested most when pressure invites us to abandon our values.” “When leaders lose civility, institutions lose trust.” “You don’t protect democracy with volume—you protect it with character.” ✨ Mark your calendars!  ✨ This upcoming episode is a powerful conversation on leadership, civility, and service—from combat zones to city hall, and from command authority to moral responsibility. ✨ Dean Huard is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former City Manager, published author, and civic leader with 34 years of military service and deep experience navigating high-stakes leadership under pressure—both in uniform and in public service. ⸻ ✨ 📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ✨ ⏰ Time:   • 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA)   • 1:00 PM CT (Austin, TX)   • 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) ✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ ✨ [Introducing My Guest] ✨ LTC Dean Huard is known for his principled leadership, people-first mindset, and unwavering belief that civility is a leadership strength—not a weakness. His journey spans combat deployments, multimillion-dollar sustainment operations, municipal governance, and thought leadership on ethical service in a polarized world. ⸻ ✨ What You Will Learn… ✨ Why civility and character are mission-critical leadership traits today ✨ How military leadership principles translate—and sometimes collide—with civic and corporate environments ✨ What it means to lead when authority is fragmented and the mission is unclear ✨ How to protect your values and your people in toxic or polarized systems ✨ Why veterans are uniquely positioned to serve—and stabilize—our institutions ⸻ ✨ 💬 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 Dean? Post them below — 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ✨ This episode is for aspiring military commanders, tech leaders, public servants, and anyone who believes leadership is still about service, integrity, and people. ✨ See you LIVE.

S5:E22 🎙️Live with LTC Dean Huard, U.S. Army (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 22 “Civility is not weakness—it is the discipline that keeps leadership from becoming destructive.” “Leadership is tested most when pressure invites us to abandon our values.” “When leaders lose civility, institutions lose trust.” “You don’t protect democracy with volume—you protect it with character.” ✨ Mark your calendars!  ✨ This upcoming episode is a powerful conversation on leadership, civility, and service—from combat zones to city hall, and from command authority to moral responsibility. ✨ Dean Huard is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former City Manager, published author, and civic leader with 34 years of military service and deep experience navigating high-stakes leadership under pressure—both in uniform and in public service. ⸻ ✨ 📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ✨ ⏰ Time:   • 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA)   • 1:00 PM CT (Austin, TX)   • 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) ✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ ✨ [Introducing My Guest] ✨ LTC Dean Huard is known for his principled leadership, people-first mindset, and unwavering belief that civility is a leadership strength—not a weakness. His journey spans combat deployments, multimillion-dollar sustainment operations, municipal governance, and thought leadership on ethical service in a polarized world. ⸻ ✨ What You Will Learn… ✨ Why civility and character are mission-critical leadership traits today ✨ How military leadership principles translate—and sometimes collide—with civic and corporate environments ✨ What it means to lead when authority is fragmented and the mission is unclear ✨ How to protect your values and your people in toxic or polarized systems ✨ Why veterans are uniquely positioned to serve—and stabilize—our institutions ⸻ ✨ 💬 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 Dean? Post them below — 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ✨ This episode is for aspiring military commanders, tech leaders, public servants, and anyone who believes leadership is still about service, integrity, and people. ✨ See you LIVE.

S31:E20🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 20 Season 31 | Episode 20   📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.   This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 20   In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why self-mastery is the cornerstone of credible leadership ✅ How impulsiveness and inconsistency quietly erode influence ✅ Why diligence and preparation separate effective leaders from reactive ones ✅ How listening deeply strengthens decision-making and trust ✅ Why integrity and fairness shape a leader’s long-term legacy   “Proverbs 20 teaches us that leadership is not defined by power—but by restraint, not by promises—but by integrity, and not by position—but by disciplined character lived out daily.”   ⸻   📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below. 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.   ⸻   👇 After the Episode •What are your three takeaways from this discussion? •What insight will you put into practice this week?   Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.   ⸻   Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ

S31:E20🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 20 Season 31 | Episode 20   📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.   This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 20   In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why self-mastery is the cornerstone of credible leadership ✅ How impulsiveness and inconsistency quietly erode influence ✅ Why diligence and preparation separate effective leaders from reactive ones ✅ How listening deeply strengthens decision-making and trust ✅ Why integrity and fairness shape a leader’s long-term legacy   “Proverbs 20 teaches us that leadership is not defined by power—but by restraint, not by promises—but by integrity, and not by position—but by disciplined character lived out daily.”   ⸻   📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below. 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.   ⸻   👇 After the Episode •What are your three takeaways from this discussion? •What insight will you put into practice this week?   Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.   ⸻   Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ

S31:E19🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 19 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 19 Season 31 | Episode 19   📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.   This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 19   In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why integrity matters more than influence or position ✅ How impatience and unchecked ambition derail leadership ✅ Why accountability strengthens credibility and trust ✅ How discipline and correction protect future potential ✅ Why teachability and humility are essential for long-term leadership growth   “Proverbs 19 teaches us that leadership failure is rarely sudden—it is the result of haste without wisdom, pride without correction, and desire without discipline. Leaders who choose patience, integrity, and instruction secure both their influence and their legacy.”   ⸻   📅 Date: Monday, January 19, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below. 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.   ⸻   👇 After the Episode •What are your three takeaways from this discussion? •What insight will you put into practice this week?   Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.   ⸻   Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ

S31:E18🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 18 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18 Season 31 | Episode 18 📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January. This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 18 In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why isolation undermines sound leadership judgment ✅ How listening well strengthens authority and trust ✅ The power of words to shape culture, morale, and outcomes ✅ Why pride creates false security—and humility preserves influence ✅ Practical reflection questions to sharpen communication and discernment ✅ How self-control and restraint protect a leader’s legacy “Proverbs 18 teaches us that leadership is not measured by how loudly we speak—but by how wisely we listen, how carefully we respond, and how humbly we lead.” ⸻ 📅 Date: Saturday, January 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below. 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show! ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership. ⸻ 👇 After the Episode  • What are your three takeaways from this discussion?  • What insight will you put into practice this week? Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective. ⸻ Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ

S5:E21🎙️ LIVE with MAJ Chris Slininger, U.S. Army 🇺🇸🪖 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 21 🎙️ “My life’s purpose is to help others realize and actualize their potential through the power of mentorship and leadership.” “Mentorship isn’t about advice—it’s about creating the conditions where others can succeed without you.” “The greatest return on investment any organization can make is developing its people intentionally.” “Junior officers don’t want to complain—they want to contribute. We just have to give them a voice and a pathway.” “When talented people disengage, it’s usually not because they don’t care—it’s because they don’t believe they’re being heard.” “Bottom-up feedback isn’t a threat to leadership; it’s a force multiplier.” Some leaders wait for permission to lead. Others build systems that empower people to lead themselves. This Sunday, I’m honored to welcome MAJ Chris Slininger—a field-grade Army officer, mentor, writer, and change agent who is helping reshape how the U.S. Army listens to, develops, and empowers its junior leaders. Chris is the Founder & Director of the Army Junior Officer Counsel (AJOC), a bottom-up initiative enabling junior officers to drive real change in quality of service, quality of life, and institutional trust. His work sits at the intersection of mentorship, leadership, writing, and organizational reform—lessons that resonate far beyond the military. ⸻ 📅 Mark Your Calendars 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5, Episode 21 — LIVE 📆 Sunday, January 18, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 👤 Meet My Guest MAJ Chris Slininger, U.S. Army • Founder & Director, Army Junior Officer Counsel • James M. Dubik Writing Fellow, Army University Press • Director of Programs, Military Mentors • Advocate for mentorship, professional writing, and people-centered leadership Chris’s leadership philosophy blends trust, decentralization, curiosity, and service—and challenges how large institutions think about developing the next generation of leaders. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn ✅ Why mentorship must be intentional, not accidental ✅ How junior leaders can influence change without positional authority ✅ What senior leaders often misunderstand about feedback from below ✅ Why professional writing is a leadership skill, not a hobby ✅ How trust and decentralization strengthen—not weaken—organizations Whether you’re a junior officer aspiring to command, or a senior individual contributor preparing to step into leadership, this conversation is for you. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation — LIVE 🗺️ 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 Chris? Post them below — 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 Let’s lead, learn, and grow—together.

S5:E21🎙️ LIVE with MAJ Chris Slininger, U.S. Army 🇺🇸🪖 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 21 🎙️ “My life’s purpose is to help others realize and actualize their potential through the power of mentorship and leadership.” “Mentorship isn’t about advice—it’s about creating the conditions where others can succeed without you.” “The greatest return on investment any organization can make is developing its people intentionally.” “Junior officers don’t want to complain—they want to contribute. We just have to give them a voice and a pathway.” “When talented people disengage, it’s usually not because they don’t care—it’s because they don’t believe they’re being heard.” “Bottom-up feedback isn’t a threat to leadership; it’s a force multiplier.” Some leaders wait for permission to lead. Others build systems that empower people to lead themselves. This Sunday, I’m honored to welcome MAJ Chris Slininger—a field-grade Army officer, mentor, writer, and change agent who is helping reshape how the U.S. Army listens to, develops, and empowers its junior leaders. Chris is the Founder & Director of the Army Junior Officer Counsel (AJOC), a bottom-up initiative enabling junior officers to drive real change in quality of service, quality of life, and institutional trust. His work sits at the intersection of mentorship, leadership, writing, and organizational reform—lessons that resonate far beyond the military. ⸻ 📅 Mark Your Calendars 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5, Episode 21 — LIVE 📆 Sunday, January 18, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 👤 Meet My Guest MAJ Chris Slininger, U.S. Army • Founder & Director, Army Junior Officer Counsel • James M. Dubik Writing Fellow, Army University Press • Director of Programs, Military Mentors • Advocate for mentorship, professional writing, and people-centered leadership Chris’s leadership philosophy blends trust, decentralization, curiosity, and service—and challenges how large institutions think about developing the next generation of leaders. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn ✅ Why mentorship must be intentional, not accidental ✅ How junior leaders can influence change without positional authority ✅ What senior leaders often misunderstand about feedback from below ✅ Why professional writing is a leadership skill, not a hobby ✅ How trust and decentralization strengthen—not weaken—organizations Whether you’re a junior officer aspiring to command, or a senior individual contributor preparing to step into leadership, this conversation is for you. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation — LIVE 🗺️ 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 Chris? Post them below — 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 Let’s lead, learn, and grow—together.

S31:E17🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 17 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 17 Season 31 | Episode 17   📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.   This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 17   In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why peace and restraint are strategic leadership strengths ✅ How character and wisdom elevate leaders beyond titles ✅ Why discernment and measured speech protect credibility ✅ How healthy correction strengthens trust and unity ✅ Why loyalty and relationships define long-term leadership impact   “Proverbs 17 teaches that leadership isn’t proven by how loudly we speak or how much we possess—but by how wisely we live, relate, and respond. Leaders who master restraint and integrity safeguard their influence, their people, and their legacy.” ⸻   📅 Date: Saturday, January 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below. 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.   ⸻   👇 After the Episode •What are your three takeaways from this discussion? •What insight will you put into practice this week?   Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.   ⸻   Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ