

Leadership & Success with Coach BZ
Coach BZ (Bob Fabien Zinga)
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ”!Your Blueprint for Leadership Excellence and Lasting Success.✨If you’re ready to develop into a stronger, more effective leader!✨If you’re striving to reach new heights of success — this podcast is for you.As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, says: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”Each episode is designed to inspire and equip you with practical insights that can positively impact the trajectory of your life and leadership journey. Get ready to grow, lead, and succeed — starting today.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
S4:E107 (VIDEO) LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore
S4:E107 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker
“Generation Z will one day rule our world. It’s to everyone’s advantage that we invest in them.”
“By 2030, three-quarters of the workforce will be Millennials and Gen Z. They represent our future—ready or not.”
“If we lead them well, they’ll be problem-solvers. If we don’t, they’ll be part of the problem.”
“Authority once came from might, divine right, or family lineage. Today, influence comes from connection, relationship, and results.”
Mark your calendars — this is one you won’t want to miss!
📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:30 PM ET (Peachtree Corners, GA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Special Guest: Dr. Tim Elmore
Founder & CEO of Growing Leaders, Bestselling Author of The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership and A New Kind of Diversity, and one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers.
Dr. Tim Elmore has spent over four decades mentoring and equipping the next generation of leaders—from Fortune 500 executives and professional athletes to educators and emerging Gen Z professionals. As a close mentee of Dr. John C. Maxwell Leadership Center, Tim has transformed how we think about leadership, emotional intelligence, and generational dynamics in today’s complex workplaces.
Dr. Tim Elmore’s forthcoming book, The Future Begins with Z (releasing November 4, 2025), is a field guide for leaders navigating a generational shift in the workforce. Drawing on ten years of research, Elmore argues that Generation Z—far from being a liability—may be the key to reimagining how organizations operate.
Friends, The Future Begins with Z isn’t just another leadership book.
Pre-order your copy Now! https://a.co/d/3WXdWE0
💡 What You Will Learn:
🔥 How to lead across generations and turn diversity into a strategic advantage.
⚖️ Why great leaders embrace paradoxes — and how to hold courage and humility in balance.
🚀 The leadership habits behind Habitudes® and how visual storytelling shapes lasting character.
🧭 What it takes to inspire Gen Z and prepare the next generation to lead with purpose.
💬 Tim’s personal journey from working alongside John Maxwell to founding a global movement in leadership development.
🎯 Why You Should Tune In
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer leading your first command or a Silicon Valley Security Engineer transitioning to leadership, this conversation will equip you with timeless principles to lead with vision, empathy, and influence.
Join us LIVE, engage in the chat, and bring your questions! Let’s explore how we can all grow leaders who transform the world.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Tim Elmore: https://lnkd.in/gvAfdtuZ
👉 www.TimElmore.com
👉 www.GrowingLeaders.com
💬 Your Turn:
➡️ What is one paradox of leadership you’ve had to navigate in your own career?
➡️ How are you preparing the next generation of leaders in your sphere of influence?
Let’s discuss below 👇

Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
S4:E107 LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore
S4:E107 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker
“Generation Z will one day rule our world. It’s to everyone’s advantage that we invest in them.”
“By 2030, three-quarters of the workforce will be Millennials and Gen Z. They represent our future—ready or not.”
“If we lead them well, they’ll be problem-solvers. If we don’t, they’ll be part of the problem.”
“Authority once came from might, divine right, or family lineage. Today, influence comes from connection, relationship, and results.”
Mark your calendars — this is one you won’t want to miss!
📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:30 PM ET (Peachtree Corners, GA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🌟 Special Guest: Dr. Tim Elmore
Founder & CEO of Growing Leaders, Bestselling Author of The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership and A New Kind of Diversity, and one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers.
Dr. Tim Elmore has spent over four decades mentoring and equipping the next generation of leaders—from Fortune 500 executives and professional athletes to educators and emerging Gen Z professionals. As a close mentee of Dr. John C. Maxwell Leadership Center, Tim has transformed how we think about leadership, emotional intelligence, and generational dynamics in today’s complex workplaces.
Dr. Tim Elmore’s forthcoming book, The Future Begins with Z (releasing November 4, 2025), is a field guide for leaders navigating a generational shift in the workforce. Drawing on ten years of research, Elmore argues that Generation Z—far from being a liability—may be the key to reimagining how organizations operate.
Friends, The Future Begins with Z isn’t just another leadership book.
Pre-order your copy Now! https://a.co/d/3WXdWE0
💡 What You Will Learn:
🔥 How to lead across generations and turn diversity into a strategic advantage.
⚖️ Why great leaders embrace paradoxes — and how to hold courage and humility in balance.
🚀 The leadership habits behind Habitudes® and how visual storytelling shapes lasting character.
🧭 What it takes to inspire Gen Z and prepare the next generation to lead with purpose.
💬 Tim’s personal journey from working alongside John Maxwell to founding a global movement in leadership development.
🎯 Why You Should Tune In
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer leading your first command or a Silicon Valley Security Engineer transitioning to leadership, this conversation will equip you with timeless principles to lead with vision, empathy, and influence.
Join us LIVE, engage in the chat, and bring your questions! Let’s explore how we can all grow leaders who transform the world.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Tim Elmore: https://lnkd.in/gvAfdtuZ
👉 www.TimElmore.com
👉 www.GrowingLeaders.com
💬 Your Turn:
➡️ What is one paradox of leadership you’ve had to navigate in your own career?
➡️ How are you preparing the next generation of leaders in your sphere of influence?
Let’s discuss below 👇

Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
S4:E108 (VIDEO) LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum II, USAF (Ret.)
S4:E108 🎙️LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum II, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 108🎖️
“You’re one decision away from a different financial future.”
“Staying in a stagnant spot won’t help you move forward. Fulfillment leads to success – when you’re doing what you love, success follows.”
“Most dreams die before they even start. Not because of lack of talent, but because of fear. → Fear of failing → Fear of what people will say.”
“We consume so much content but at the end of the day you’ve got to take action.”
“You don’t need more time, you need more focus.”
LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum, USAF (Ret.)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/militaryceo/
📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Leesburg, VA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💼 From Mission Readiness to Wealth Readiness
This week, we’re joined by Lt Col (Ret.) Johnny Lynum — better known as The Military CEO — to talk about how the same discipline that wins battles can also build financial freedom and generational wealth.
Johnny is a veteran, investor, author, and founder of REI Genius, whose book Millionaire Real Estate Success Strategies has transformed how professionals think about money, mission, and mindset.
🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ How to apply military discipline to your financial strategy
✅ Why diversification and stewardship are acts of service
✅ The “Find, Finance, Fix, Finish” framework for building real-estate freedom
✅ What it means to lead your family and your finances with faith
💬 “Financial freedom isn’t about quitting your job — it’s about creating options.” — Johnny Lynum
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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’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Johnny? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership or financial insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or entrepreneur who needs to hear Johnny’s story. ❤️🙏🏾
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🎯 #Leadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryCEO #JohnnyLynum #FinancialFreedom #VeteranLeaders #ServantLeadership #REIGenius #FaithAndFinance #LegacyLeadership #WealthBuilding #MilitaryToMillionaire #AirForce #CyberLeadership #MissionDriven #PurposeOverProfit

Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
S4:E108 LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum II, USAF (Ret.)
S4:E108 🎙️LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum II, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 108🎖️
“You’re one decision away from a different financial future.”
“Staying in a stagnant spot won’t help you move forward. Fulfillment leads to success – when you’re doing what you love, success follows.”
“Most dreams die before they even start. Not because of lack of talent, but because of fear. → Fear of failing → Fear of what people will say.”
“We consume so much content but at the end of the day you’ve got to take action.”
“You don’t need more time, you need more focus.”
LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum, USAF (Ret.)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/militaryceo/
📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Leesburg, VA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
💼 From Mission Readiness to Wealth Readiness
This week, we’re joined by Lt Col (Ret.) Johnny Lynum — better known as The Military CEO — to talk about how the same discipline that wins battles can also build financial freedom and generational wealth.
Johnny is a veteran, investor, author, and founder of REI Genius, whose book Millionaire Real Estate Success Strategies has transformed how professionals think about money, mission, and mindset.
🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ How to apply military discipline to your financial strategy
✅ Why diversification and stewardship are acts of service
✅ The “Find, Finance, Fix, Finish” framework for building real-estate freedom
✅ What it means to lead your family and your finances with faith
💬 “Financial freedom isn’t about quitting your job — it’s about creating options.” — Johnny Lynum
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Johnny? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership or financial insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or entrepreneur who needs to hear Johnny’s story. ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🎯 #Leadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryCEO #JohnnyLynum #FinancialFreedom #VeteranLeaders #ServantLeadership #REIGenius #FaithAndFinance #LegacyLeadership #WealthBuilding #MilitaryToMillionaire #AirForce #CyberLeadership #MissionDriven #PurposeOverProfit

Nov 10, 2025 • 32min
S4:E95AI RECAP (VIDEO) Live with Coach Kate Onakomaiya
S4:E95AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Coach Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️
S4:E95AI RECAP LIVE with Coach Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬
“The Growing Life: Lessons in Intentional Leadership”
This is your 10-Minute Executive Summary — created by AI Agents for busy professionals who lead, inspire, and serve.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✅ How to practice Intentional Growth as a daily discipline — small choices that create exponential results
✅ Why “Leadership = Influence — nothing more, nothing less” is the ultimate leadership truth
✅ The secret to balancing ambition with gratitude — reaching for more while appreciating now
✅ How values-based leadership and love-driven service inspire loyalty, trust, and long-term success
✅ Lessons from The Growing Life that help you stay the path — even when challenges make you pause
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🎯 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap distills timeless wisdom from Coach Kate Onakomaiya’s full-length conversation with Coach BZ.
It’s practical, purposeful, and packed with strategies to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder — all in just ten minutes.
“Life is a marathon, not a sprint. You can pause, but don’t stop.” — Coach Kate Onakomaiya
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ Which leadership insight will you apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, teammate, or junior officer who would benefit from this 10-minute AI Recap ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 Catch the full-length episode anytime on LinkedIn Live, YouTube, Spotify, and Podbean.
📘 Featuring insights from Coach Kate Onakomaiya’s book — The Growing Life: 10 Principles for Creating a Life of Intentional Growth and Staying the Path.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #KateOnakomaiya #AIRECAP #IntentionalGrowth #ServantLeadership #MaxwellLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #TheGrowingLife #LeadershipDevelopment #AILeadership

Nov 10, 2025 • 32min
S4:E95AI RECAP Live with Coach Kate Onakomaiya
S4:E95AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Coach Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️
S4:E95AI RECAP LIVE with Coach Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬
“The Growing Life: Lessons in Intentional Leadership”
This is your 10-Minute Executive Summary — created by AI Agents for busy professionals who lead, inspire, and serve.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✅ How to practice Intentional Growth as a daily discipline — small choices that create exponential results
✅ Why “Leadership = Influence — nothing more, nothing less” is the ultimate leadership truth
✅ The secret to balancing ambition with gratitude — reaching for more while appreciating now
✅ How values-based leadership and love-driven service inspire loyalty, trust, and long-term success
✅ Lessons from The Growing Life that help you stay the path — even when challenges make you pause
⸻
🎯 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap distills timeless wisdom from Coach Kate Onakomaiya’s full-length conversation with Coach BZ.
It’s practical, purposeful, and packed with strategies to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder — all in just ten minutes.
“Life is a marathon, not a sprint. You can pause, but don’t stop.” — Coach Kate Onakomaiya
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ Which leadership insight will you apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, teammate, or junior officer who would benefit from this 10-minute AI Recap ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🎧 Catch the full-length episode anytime on LinkedIn Live, YouTube, Spotify, and Podbean.
📘 Featuring insights from Coach Kate Onakomaiya’s book — The Growing Life: 10 Principles for Creating a Life of Intentional Growth and Staying the Path.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #KateOnakomaiya #AIRECAP #IntentionalGrowth #ServantLeadership #MaxwellLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #TheGrowingLife #LeadershipDevelopment #AILeadership

Nov 8, 2025 • 40min
S4:E94AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous
S4:E94AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — “The Jewel of Africa”
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E94AI RECAP LIVE
🌍 Featuring Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — “The Jewel of Africa”
💎 Leading Beyond Generations: Servant Leadership, Empathy & Global Impact
This is your 10-minute executive recap by our AI Agents — Joe AI & Beth AI — created for busy professionals who lead, innovate, and inspire!
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
💡 What You Will Learn
From the original hour-long conversation with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous, you’ll gain powerful insights distilled into a 10-minute highlight reel designed to inspire action:
🔥 How empathy, compassion, and patience create stronger, more inclusive teams.
🌱 Why true leadership begins with service — not status.
💪 How women and men can lead together through collaboration, not competition.
🌍 How global citizenship, climate awareness, and servant leadership are shaping the next generation of leaders.
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this episode gives you the practical mindset and timeless principles you need to lead with purpose and influence.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation LIVE
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership or growth question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
⸻
✨ Your Turn to Reflect
➡️ What are your three key takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What insights have you learned — or been reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear Ambassador Ruby’s story of compassion, courage, and collaboration. ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🎧 Tune in. Reflect. Lead with Purpose.
This 10-minute recap is your opportunity to reignite your leadership mission and re-center your focus on what truly matters — people, purpose, and progress.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #RubyKryticous #AIRecap #Leadership #ServantLeadership #WomenInLeadership #AfricaRising #InclusionMatters #GlobalDiplomacy #ClimateJustice #YouthEmpowerment #ResilientLeadership #BeyondGenerations #LeadWithHeart

Nov 8, 2025 • 40min
S4:E94AI RECAP LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous
S4:E94AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — “The Jewel of Africa”
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E94AI RECAP LIVE
🌍 Featuring Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — “The Jewel of Africa”
💎 Leading Beyond Generations: Servant Leadership, Empathy & Global Impact
This is your 10-minute executive recap by our AI Agents — Joe AI & Beth AI — created for busy professionals who lead, innovate, and inspire!
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
💡 What You Will Learn
From the original hour-long conversation with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous, you’ll gain powerful insights distilled into a 10-minute highlight reel designed to inspire action:
🔥 How empathy, compassion, and patience create stronger, more inclusive teams.
🌱 Why true leadership begins with service — not status.
💪 How women and men can lead together through collaboration, not competition.
🌍 How global citizenship, climate awareness, and servant leadership are shaping the next generation of leaders.
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this episode gives you the practical mindset and timeless principles you need to lead with purpose and influence.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation LIVE
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership or growth question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
⸻
✨ Your Turn to Reflect
➡️ What are your three key takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What insights have you learned — or been reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear Ambassador Ruby’s story of compassion, courage, and collaboration. ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🎧 Tune in. Reflect. Lead with Purpose.
This 10-minute recap is your opportunity to reignite your leadership mission and re-center your focus on what truly matters — people, purpose, and progress.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #RubyKryticous #AIRecap #Leadership #ServantLeadership #WomenInLeadership #AfricaRising #InclusionMatters #GlobalDiplomacy #ClimateJustice #YouthEmpowerment #ResilientLeadership #BeyondGenerations #LeadWithHeart

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 4min
S4:E105 (VIDEO) LIVE with General Glen VanHerck, USAF (Ret.)
S4:E105🎙️ LIVE with General Glen VanHerck, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 105 LIVE!
Guest: General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) 🇺🇸
Title: “Defending the Homeland: Golden Dome, Counter-UAS & AI in National Security”
“Golden Dome isn’t just missile defense. It’s a Manhattan Project-level effort.”
“The only thing I could never give the President and the Secretary enough of was time and decision space. The only way you create more of both is by processing data faster and more effectively.”
“It’s not about planes and places—it’s about faces. I came on active duty because I wanted to fly airplanes, but I stayed because of the mission and the people.”
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM PT | 10:30 AM CT | 11:30 AM ET
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) is the former Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) — responsible for the defense and security of the United States and Canada.
A command pilot with over 4,000 flight hours in the F-15, F-35, B-1B, and B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, General VanHerck has led at every level — from squadron to four-star command — including the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and the Joint Staff at the Pentagon.
Today, as Founder of Glen VanHerck Advisors, LLC, he advises organizations on strategy, AI/ML integration, homeland defense, and crisis leadership. A Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, he continues shaping national strategy through his advocacy for “Golden Dome” — a Manhattan Project-level initiative to secure the homeland from evolving threats, including drones and hypersonic weapons.
Above all, General VanHerck is a servant leader who believes true deterrence comes from trust, credibility, and the will to act before crisis strikes.
💡 What You Will Learn
🚀 How Golden Dome is becoming America’s “Manhattan Project for Homeland Defense.”
🛰️ The evolving battle against low-cost drone and UAS threats.
🧠 How AI, Machine Learning & Data can create decision space for leaders.
🛡️ Leadership lessons from the former Commander of NORAD & USNORTHCOM — serving at the highest levels of national command.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for General VanHerck? Post them below — we may feature yours LIVE!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What leadership insight will you apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this conversation.
⸻
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #GoldenDome #HomelandDefense #AIandDefense #USAF #NORAD #ServantLeadership #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #CyberLeadership #Innovation #Podcast #VeteranLeadership #AI #Co

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 4min
S4:E105 LIVE with General Glen VanHerck, USAF (Ret.)
S4:E105🎙️ LIVE with General Glen VanHerck, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 105 LIVE!
Guest: General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) 🇺🇸
Title: “Defending the Homeland: Golden Dome, Counter-UAS & AI in National Security”
“Golden Dome isn’t just missile defense. It’s a Manhattan Project-level effort.”
“The only thing I could never give the President and the Secretary enough of was time and decision space. The only way you create more of both is by processing data faster and more effectively.”
“It’s not about planes and places—it’s about faces. I came on active duty because I wanted to fly airplanes, but I stayed because of the mission and the people.”
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM PT | 10:30 AM CT | 11:30 AM ET
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) is the former Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) — responsible for the defense and security of the United States and Canada.
A command pilot with over 4,000 flight hours in the F-15, F-35, B-1B, and B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, General VanHerck has led at every level — from squadron to four-star command — including the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and the Joint Staff at the Pentagon.
Today, as Founder of Glen VanHerck Advisors, LLC, he advises organizations on strategy, AI/ML integration, homeland defense, and crisis leadership. A Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, he continues shaping national strategy through his advocacy for “Golden Dome” — a Manhattan Project-level initiative to secure the homeland from evolving threats, including drones and hypersonic weapons.
Above all, General VanHerck is a servant leader who believes true deterrence comes from trust, credibility, and the will to act before crisis strikes.
💡 What You Will Learn
🚀 How Golden Dome is becoming America’s “Manhattan Project for Homeland Defense.”
🛰️ The evolving battle against low-cost drone and UAS threats.
🧠 How AI, Machine Learning & Data can create decision space for leaders.
🛡️ Leadership lessons from the former Commander of NORAD & USNORTHCOM — serving at the highest levels of national command.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
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