Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S5:E60🎙️ Live with Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett ✨ The next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is coming up — and this is a conversation every leader, executive, and professional navigating their career journey should hear. “You’re not underqualified — you’re under-positioned.” “Stop waiting to be chosen. Start positioning yourself to be selected.” “Your résumé doesn’t get you hired — your positioning does.” “Clarity about your leadership value changes the entire conversation.” 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 60 ✨ Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: Positioning Yourself for the Leadership Role You Deserve 🎙️ Live with Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickquolettebarrett/ 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Monday, March 16, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM CT (Allen, TX) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🌟 Introducing My Guest Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett is an executive career architect, leadership coach, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping professionals stop waiting for opportunity and start strategically positioning themselves for the roles they deserve. With 26+ years of Fortune 36 leadership experience, six professional certifications, and a Master’s in Leadership & Organizational Development, Nickquolette has helped executives, directors, and senior leaders transform their careers through intentional positioning and strategic leadership branding. She is the Founder of iRock Résumés, President of the Society of Elite Resume Writers & Coaches (SERWC), and the creator of the E.P.I.C.™ Framework — a powerful model designed to help leaders: ✨ Envision their leadership direction ✨ Position their value strategically ✨ Influence executive conversations ✨ Cultivate long-term career success Her mission is simple yet powerful: ✨ Help leaders get seen, get hired, and build careers that rock. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn ✨ Why many professionals are not underqualified — they are under-positioned ✨ The E.P.I.C.™ framework for building intentional leadership careers ✨ How senior leaders can communicate their value and impact effectively ✨ The role of personal branding and LinkedIn positioning in executive leadership ✨ Career strategy insights for military leaders transitioning into the private sector ✨ How faith, purpose, and leadership clarity shape long-term professional success ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! This podcast is designed to be interactive, so bring your questions and insights. 🗺️ 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 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #CareerStrategy #ExecutiveLeadership #PersonalBranding #WomenInLeadership #CareerDevelopment

S31:E19AI RECAP🎙 LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 19 Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs — Chapter 19 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 31, Episode 19 What if leadership wisdom written more than 2,000 years ago could still shape the way we lead today—in the military, in Silicon Valley, and in organizations around the world? Join us for the AI RECAP of Proverbs Chapter 19, where we extract powerful leadership principles about integrity, patience, accountability, and teachability that every aspiring leader should understand. This 10-minute highlight breakdown distills the most important insights from the full episode so busy professionals can quickly apply timeless wisdom to modern leadership challenges. 📖 This episode is based on my article: “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 19” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-19-zinga-rcxqc/?trackingId=4YDI6m88Q860N14QYMOcQA%3D%3D (LinkedIn allows article links in posts—open it above to read the full reflection.) ⸻ 🎙 S31:E19 AI RECAP Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 19 Live with Coach BZ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. 📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today In this episode, we explore leadership insights from Proverbs 19, including: ✅ Why character matters more than competence in leadership ✅ How impatience and impulsive decisions undermine credibility ✅ Why great leaders practice ownership instead of blame ✅ How discipline and correction demonstrate care for the people we lead ✅ Why emotional intelligence and patience are leadership superpowers ✅ The importance of remaining teachable in the age of AI and rapid change Whether you are a Naval officer aspiring to command, a cybersecurity professional transitioning into leadership, or a young professional building influence, these ancient principles can help guide better decisions and stronger leadership. As Proverbs reminds us: Leadership is not sustained by speed, influence, or appearance— but by integrity, humility, and wisdom. ⸻ 💬 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — He will answer LIVE during the show! ⸻ 📣 Tag someone who might benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 After the episode: 💡 What are your three biggest takeaways? 💡 What leadership insight will you apply this week? Share your reflections so others in our community can learn from your perspective. ⸻ #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #AncientWisdom #Proverbs #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Integrity #PersonalDevelopment #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #FaithAndLeadership

S31:E19AI RECAP🎙 LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 19 Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs — Chapter 19 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 31, Episode 19 What if leadership wisdom written more than 2,000 years ago could still shape the way we lead today—in the military, in Silicon Valley, and in organizations around the world? Join us for the AI RECAP of Proverbs Chapter 19, where we extract powerful leadership principles about integrity, patience, accountability, and teachability that every aspiring leader should understand. This 10-minute highlight breakdown distills the most important insights from the full episode so busy professionals can quickly apply timeless wisdom to modern leadership challenges. 📖 This episode is based on my article: “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 19” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-19-zinga-rcxqc/?trackingId=4YDI6m88Q860N14QYMOcQA%3D%3D (LinkedIn allows article links in posts—open it above to read the full reflection.) ⸻ 🎙 S31:E19 AI RECAP Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 19 Live with Coach BZ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. 📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today In this episode, we explore leadership insights from Proverbs 19, including: ✅ Why character matters more than competence in leadership ✅ How impatience and impulsive decisions undermine credibility ✅ Why great leaders practice ownership instead of blame ✅ How discipline and correction demonstrate care for the people we lead ✅ Why emotional intelligence and patience are leadership superpowers ✅ The importance of remaining teachable in the age of AI and rapid change Whether you are a Naval officer aspiring to command, a cybersecurity professional transitioning into leadership, or a young professional building influence, these ancient principles can help guide better decisions and stronger leadership. As Proverbs reminds us: Leadership is not sustained by speed, influence, or appearance— but by integrity, humility, and wisdom. ⸻ 💬 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — He will answer LIVE during the show! ⸻ 📣 Tag someone who might benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 After the episode: 💡 What are your three biggest takeaways? 💡 What leadership insight will you apply this week? Share your reflections so others in our community can learn from your perspective. ⸻ #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #AncientWisdom #Proverbs #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Integrity #PersonalDevelopment #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #FaithAndLeadership

S5:59🎙️ Live with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 59 Strategy, Doctrine, and Decision-Making with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleonard1/ “Risk is a potent catalyst that fuels opportunity.” — COL Steve ‘Doctrine Man’ Leonard “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” “Take care of your people—they’ll take care of the mission.” “Leaders must think before they act—and write before they think they understand.” “Strategy is about asking the right questions.” “Humor helps us see the truth we often avoid.” Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM CT (Lawrence, KS) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 👤 Introducing My Guest If you’ve served in the military over the past two decades, chances are you’ve heard of Doctrine Man. COL Steve Leonard, USA (Ret.) is a retired U.S. Army strategist, educator, author, and the creative force behind the legendary Doctrine Man leadership platform that sparked conversations across the profession of arms. During his distinguished Army career, Steve served as a logistician, operational planner, and senior strategist, helping shape modern U.S. Army doctrine—including work on the Army’s capstone operations manual and stability operations doctrine. Today, he continues developing the next generation of leaders as a Professor of the Practice at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he teaches strategy and leadership. Steve is also the author or editor of multiple influential books on strategy and leadership, including his latest: 📚 Professionals Talk Logistics: Sustaining Strategy and Operations (with Jon Klug) His work bridges strategy, leadership, logistics, and professional development—all essential skills for leaders navigating complex environments. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this conversation, we explore: ⚡ Why professionals talk logistics—and why it shapes strategy ⚡ Leadership lessons from combat, doctrine development, and strategic planning ⚡ How strategic thinkers make better decisions under pressure ⚡ The story behind Doctrine Man and the power of humor in leadership ⚡ Why reading, writing, and intellectual curiosity are essential for leaders ⸻ 💬 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 Steve? 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #Strategy #DoctrineMan #Logistics #DecisionMaking #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment

S5:59🎙️ Live with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 59 Strategy, Doctrine, and Decision-Making with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleonard1/ “Risk is a potent catalyst that fuels opportunity.” — COL Steve ‘Doctrine Man’ Leonard “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” “Take care of your people—they’ll take care of the mission.” “Leaders must think before they act—and write before they think they understand.” “Strategy is about asking the right questions.” “Humor helps us see the truth we often avoid.” Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM CT (Lawrence, KS) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 👤 Introducing My Guest If you’ve served in the military over the past two decades, chances are you’ve heard of Doctrine Man. COL Steve Leonard, USA (Ret.) is a retired U.S. Army strategist, educator, author, and the creative force behind the legendary Doctrine Man leadership platform that sparked conversations across the profession of arms. During his distinguished Army career, Steve served as a logistician, operational planner, and senior strategist, helping shape modern U.S. Army doctrine—including work on the Army’s capstone operations manual and stability operations doctrine. Today, he continues developing the next generation of leaders as a Professor of the Practice at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he teaches strategy and leadership. Steve is also the author or editor of multiple influential books on strategy and leadership, including his latest: 📚 Professionals Talk Logistics: Sustaining Strategy and Operations (with Jon Klug) His work bridges strategy, leadership, logistics, and professional development—all essential skills for leaders navigating complex environments. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this conversation, we explore: ⚡ Why professionals talk logistics—and why it shapes strategy ⚡ Leadership lessons from combat, doctrine development, and strategic planning ⚡ How strategic thinkers make better decisions under pressure ⚡ The story behind Doctrine Man and the power of humor in leadership ⚡ Why reading, writing, and intellectual curiosity are essential for leaders ⸻ 💬 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 Steve? 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #Strategy #DoctrineMan #Logistics #DecisionMaking #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment

S5E58🎙️ Live with 🛡️ Alyssa Miller Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 58 🔐 From Hacker to CISO: Alyssa Miller on Leading Cybersecurity in the Modern Enterprise “Security should be an enabler for innovation, not an obstacle.” “Protecting privacy and building trust with secure systems protects our way of life.” “We spend too much time telling people why they shouldn’t apply to cybersecurity jobs.” Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM CT (West Bend, WI) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎤 Meet My Guest I’m excited to welcome Alyssa Miller, Chief Information Security Officer at Epiq Global, internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, ethical hacker, researcher, and author of Cybersecurity Career Guide. With more than two decades of experience across programming, penetration testing, consulting, and executive leadership, Alyssa has built a reputation for bridging the gap between technical cybersecurity teams and executive leadership. She is also a global advocate for strengthening the cybersecurity workforce, mentoring the next generation of cyber defenders, and helping organizations build trust and resilience in the digital age. From teaching herself programming as a young technologist to leading global cybersecurity programs, Alyssa’s journey is a powerful example of curiosity, resilience, and leadership. ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will explore: 🔐 How Alyssa went from hacker to CISO 🏛️ How cybersecurity leaders communicate risk to executives and boards 🚀 Career insights from her book Cybersecurity Career Guide 👩‍💻 How aspiring professionals can break into cybersecurity 🌍 Why improving hiring practices is critical to solving the cybersecurity talent shortage 🧭 Leadership lessons from a global cybersecurity executive Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, technology leader, student, or aspiring security executive, this conversation will provide valuable insights for navigating the future of cybersecurity leadership. ⸻ 💬 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 cybersecurity career questions for Alyssa? 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #Cybersecurity #CyberLeadership #CISO #WomenInCyber #InfoSec #Leadership #Mentorship #CyberCareers #CoachBZ

S5E58🎙️ Live with 🛡️ Alyssa Miller Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 58 🔐 From Hacker to CISO: Alyssa Miller on Leading Cybersecurity in the Modern Enterprise “Security should be an enabler for innovation, not an obstacle.” “Protecting privacy and building trust with secure systems protects our way of life.” “We spend too much time telling people why they shouldn’t apply to cybersecurity jobs.” Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM CT (West Bend, WI) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎤 Meet My Guest I’m excited to welcome Alyssa Miller, Chief Information Security Officer at Epiq Global, internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, ethical hacker, researcher, and author of Cybersecurity Career Guide. With more than two decades of experience across programming, penetration testing, consulting, and executive leadership, Alyssa has built a reputation for bridging the gap between technical cybersecurity teams and executive leadership. She is also a global advocate for strengthening the cybersecurity workforce, mentoring the next generation of cyber defenders, and helping organizations build trust and resilience in the digital age. From teaching herself programming as a young technologist to leading global cybersecurity programs, Alyssa’s journey is a powerful example of curiosity, resilience, and leadership. ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will explore: 🔐 How Alyssa went from hacker to CISO 🏛️ How cybersecurity leaders communicate risk to executives and boards 🚀 Career insights from her book Cybersecurity Career Guide 👩‍💻 How aspiring professionals can break into cybersecurity 🌍 Why improving hiring practices is critical to solving the cybersecurity talent shortage 🧭 Leadership lessons from a global cybersecurity executive Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, technology leader, student, or aspiring security executive, this conversation will provide valuable insights for navigating the future of cybersecurity leadership. ⸻ 💬 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 cybersecurity career questions for Alyssa? 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #Cybersecurity #CyberLeadership #CISO #WomenInCyber #InfoSec #Leadership #Mentorship #CyberCareers #CoachBZ

S5:E57🎙️ Live with LCDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 57 “If you connect to the internet, you are on the battlefield. There are no non-combatants.”   “Cybersecurity is not just an IT problem. It’s a national security imperative.”   “The theft of our intellectual property and the compromise of our supply chain can have real-world, kinetic impacts.”   “We’re basically wide open.”   “Modern conflict increasingly centers around technology and digital infrastructure.”   “Every organization connected to the defense supply chain is on the front lines.”   Cyber Warfare and Democracy: Leadership Lessons from the Digital Battlespace Join me for a powerful conversation with Michael G. McLaughlin, a U.S. Navy Reserve Commander, national security strategist, cybersecurity attorney, and thought leader shaping the global conversation on cyber warfare and democratic resilience. Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E57🎙️Live with CDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR 📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔎 Introducing Our Guest LCDR McLaughlin brings a rare blend of military service, cyber strategy expertise, and legal insight to the national security conversation. As a Naval Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a leading voice in cybersecurity policy, he has spent years examining how cyber operations, disinformation campaigns, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape. He is the co-author of the influential book: 📚 Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security In addition, his scholarship explores the importance of data security, digital trust, and cyber governance in a connected world, including his chapter “Data (In)Security: The Imperative of Trust” in: 📚 Data, Security, and Trust in Smart Cities Mike’s work sits at the intersection of cyber warfare, national security policy, and leadership, making this a must-watch conversation for leaders navigating today’s digital battlespace. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will explore: 🔹 How cyber warfare is transforming modern conflict 🔹 Why adversaries are targeting democratic institutions through cyberspace 🔹 The strategic threats posed by China and Russia in the digital domain 🔹 Why trust is the foundation of cybersecurity in smart cities and digital infrastructure 🔹 Leadership lessons for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers 🔹 How the next generation of leaders can prepare for the future of cyber conflict Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command or a cybersecurity engineer transitioning into leadership, this conversation will offer valuable insights into leading in the age of cyber warfare and digital strategy. ⸻ 💬 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 Mike? 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #Cybersecurity #CyberWarfare #NationalSecurity #InformationWarfare #USNavy #Leadership #DigitalTrust #CyberStrategy #CoachBZ

S5:E57🎙️ Live with LCDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 57 “If you connect to the internet, you are on the battlefield. There are no non-combatants.”   “Cybersecurity is not just an IT problem. It’s a national security imperative.”   “The theft of our intellectual property and the compromise of our supply chain can have real-world, kinetic impacts.”   “We’re basically wide open.”   “Modern conflict increasingly centers around technology and digital infrastructure.”   “Every organization connected to the defense supply chain is on the front lines.”   Cyber Warfare and Democracy: Leadership Lessons from the Digital Battlespace Join me for a powerful conversation with Michael G. McLaughlin, a U.S. Navy Reserve Commander, national security strategist, cybersecurity attorney, and thought leader shaping the global conversation on cyber warfare and democratic resilience. Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E57🎙️Live with CDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR 📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔎 Introducing Our Guest LCDR McLaughlin brings a rare blend of military service, cyber strategy expertise, and legal insight to the national security conversation. As a Naval Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a leading voice in cybersecurity policy, he has spent years examining how cyber operations, disinformation campaigns, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape. He is the co-author of the influential book: 📚 Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security In addition, his scholarship explores the importance of data security, digital trust, and cyber governance in a connected world, including his chapter “Data (In)Security: The Imperative of Trust” in: 📚 Data, Security, and Trust in Smart Cities Mike’s work sits at the intersection of cyber warfare, national security policy, and leadership, making this a must-watch conversation for leaders navigating today’s digital battlespace. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will explore: 🔹 How cyber warfare is transforming modern conflict 🔹 Why adversaries are targeting democratic institutions through cyberspace 🔹 The strategic threats posed by China and Russia in the digital domain 🔹 Why trust is the foundation of cybersecurity in smart cities and digital infrastructure 🔹 Leadership lessons for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers 🔹 How the next generation of leaders can prepare for the future of cyber conflict Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command or a cybersecurity engineer transitioning into leadership, this conversation will offer valuable insights into leading in the age of cyber warfare and digital strategy. ⸻ 💬 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 Mike? 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #Cybersecurity #CyberWarfare #NationalSecurity #InformationWarfare #USNavy #Leadership #DigitalTrust #CyberStrategy #CoachBZ

S5:E56🎙️ LIVE with SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 56 From Cold War Special Forces Soldier to Global Leadership Coach Leadership Lessons from Army Veteran SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.) Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E56🎙️Live with 👉 Steven Eugene Kuhn 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 7:30 PM TRT (Antalya, Türkiye) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ Meet My Guest My guest this week is SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.), a former U.S. Army Special Forces support veteran during the Cold War who transformed his military experience into a global leadership movement. Today, Steven is known internationally as a leadership strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, helping leaders develop authentic presence and purpose through his philosophy known as the Humble Alpha. He is the author of two powerful leadership books: 📘 Unleash Your Humble Alpha: Own Your Presence in Life and Become the Epic Leader You Are Meant to Be 📗 Citizen Servant Leader: A Doctrine for Leadership When Control, Authority, and Permission Are No Longer Guaranteed Through his work, Steven teaches leaders how to combine strength with humility, confidence with service, and authority with authenticity. From the battlefield to the boardroom, his leadership journey offers powerful lessons for military leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals alike. ⸻ What You Will Learn During this conversation we will explore: ⚡ How Steven’s Army experience during the Cold War shaped his leadership philosophy ⚡ The meaning behind the “Humble Alpha” and why humility is a leadership superpower ⚡ How leaders can own their presence and influence without relying on titles ⚡ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership in modern organizations ⚡ Key insights from his books Unleash Your Humble Alpha and Citizen Servant Leader ⚡ Practical leadership advice for Naval officers, entrepreneurs, cybersecurity professionals, and emerging leaders ⸻ 💬 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 Steven? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #HumbleAlpha #ServantLeadership #VeteranLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #OwnYourPresence