

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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Aug 19, 2025 • 28min
S4:E55 (AI RECAP of S2:E12 VIDEO) Live with Carl Sharperson, Jr.
S4:E55 (AI RECAP of S2:E12) 🎙️Live with Carl Sharperson, Jr.
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
Carl Sharperson, Jr.—Marine Corps veteran, Fortune 500 executive, and author of Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity to Lead with Authenticity—shared some of the most powerful leadership lessons of his journey. From being the grandson of a Virginia tobacco sharecropper to a Marine pilot, corporate leader, and cancer survivor, Carl embodies resilience, authenticity, and servant leadership.
In this recap, you’ll hear the highlights of how to:
✨ Develop the mindset of never quitting—why persistence outlasts talent.
✨ Transform adversity into an accelerator for growth.
✨ Build trust through competence and character (“speed to trust”).
✨ Treat everyone with dignity and respect—from janitors to executives.
✨ Lead with faith, humility, and a legacy that outlives your career.
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. Join us for the 10-minute highlight breakdown and get the essence of Carl’s timeless insights in a fraction of the time.
📅 Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — He will answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ Your Turn:
What are your three takeaways from this episode?
What’s one leadership insight you’ve just learned—or been reminded of—that you will put into practice this week? Share it so others can benefit from your wisdom!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would gain value from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7362875487238459393/
YouTube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht9cANy3Pc4
Podcast Article: Sharp Leadership: Lessons in Resilience, Authenticity, and Service with Carl H. Sharperson, Jr. (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sharp-leadership-lessons-resilience-authenticity-service-zinga-y4ljc/)
Original Podcast, S2:E12: https://www.leadershipandsuccesspodcast.com/e/s2e12-video-live-with-carl-h-sharperson-jr-on-leadership-and-success/
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Podcast #Authenticity #Resilience #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #SharpLeadership

Aug 18, 2025 • 28min
S4:E55 (AI RECAP of S2:E12) Live with Carl Sharperson, Jr.
S4:E55 (AI RECAP of S2:E12) 🎙️Live with Carl Sharperson, Jr.
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
Carl Sharperson, Jr.—Marine Corps veteran, Fortune 500 executive, and author of Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity to Lead with Authenticity—shared some of the most powerful leadership lessons of his journey. From being the grandson of a Virginia tobacco sharecropper to a Marine pilot, corporate leader, and cancer survivor, Carl embodies resilience, authenticity, and servant leadership.
In this recap, you’ll hear the highlights of how to:
✨ Develop the mindset of never quitting—why persistence outlasts talent.
✨ Transform adversity into an accelerator for growth.
✨ Build trust through competence and character (“speed to trust”).
✨ Treat everyone with dignity and respect—from janitors to executives.
✨ Lead with faith, humility, and a legacy that outlives your career.
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. Join us for the 10-minute highlight breakdown and get the essence of Carl’s timeless insights in a fraction of the time.
📅 Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — He will answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ Your Turn:
What are your three takeaways from this episode?
What’s one leadership insight you’ve just learned—or been reminded of—that you will put into practice this week? Share it so others can benefit from your wisdom!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would gain value from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7362875487238459393/
YouTube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht9cANy3Pc4
Podcast Article: Sharp Leadership: Lessons in Resilience, Authenticity, and Service with Carl H. Sharperson, Jr. (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sharp-leadership-lessons-resilience-authenticity-service-zinga-y4ljc/)
Original Podcast, S2:E12: https://www.leadershipandsuccesspodcast.com/e/s2e12-video-live-with-carl-h-sharperson-jr-on-leadership-and-success/
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Podcast #Authenticity #Resilience #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #SharpLeadership

Aug 18, 2025 • 25min
S4:E54 (AI RECAP of S3:E2 VIDEO) 🎙️Live with Neferteri Strickland
S4:E54 (AI RECAP of S3:E2) 🎙️Live with Neferteri Strickland
❝You don’t need to be in charge to lead; you just need to care enough to act.❞ ―Neferteri Strickland
This isn’t just another replay — it’s the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown powered by our AI hosts, Joe AI & Beth AI 🧠. They’ll take you inside the most impactful moments from my conversation with Neferteri Strickland — U.S. Army officer, technologist, educator, and servant leader.
Neferteri’s story reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or positions — it’s about responsibility, resilience, and multiplying leaders. From her military upbringing to her work in tech and education, she shares how service-driven leadership, agility under pressure, and investing in the next generation can transform the way we lead.
🔥 In this AI-powered recap you’ll hear key lessons on:
✨ Why servant leadership is the foundation of influence
✨ How to balance precision with agility in uncertain times
✨ What it means to carry a mission beyond the mission
✨ The importance of lifelong learning in tech and military leadership
✨ Why being kind may be the greatest leadership skill of all
If you’re an aspiring military or tech leader, this is 10 minutes you don’t want to miss.
⏰ When?
📅 Sunday, August 17, 2025
🕢 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (New York) | 4:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for me? Type it below — I’ll answer 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 should hear this message ❤️🙏🏾.
ORIGINAL PODCAST EPISODE, S3:E2: https://www.leadershipandsuccesspodcast.com/e/s3e2-video-live-with-neferteri-strickland-on-leadership-and-success/
PODCAST ARTICLE: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-battlefield-boardroom-leadership-lessons-neferteri-zinga-msejc
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #TechLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #LifelongLearning #Podcast #AIRecap #KindnessInLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

Aug 17, 2025 • 25min
S4:E54 (AI RECAP of S3:E2) 🎙️Live with Neferteri Strickland
S4:E54 (AI RECAP of S3:E2) 🎙️Live with Neferteri Strickland
❝You don’t need to be in charge to lead; you just need to care enough to act.❞ ―Neferteri Strickland
This isn’t just another replay — it’s the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown powered by our AI hosts, Joe AI & Beth AI 🧠. They’ll take you inside the most impactful moments from my conversation with Neferteri Strickland — U.S. Army officer, technologist, educator, and servant leader.
Neferteri’s story reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or positions — it’s about responsibility, resilience, and multiplying leaders. From her military upbringing to her work in tech and education, she shares how service-driven leadership, agility under pressure, and investing in the next generation can transform the way we lead.
🔥 In this AI-powered recap you’ll hear key lessons on:
✨ Why servant leadership is the foundation of influence
✨ How to balance precision with agility in uncertain times
✨ What it means to carry a mission beyond the mission
✨ The importance of lifelong learning in tech and military leadership
✨ Why being kind may be the greatest leadership skill of all
If you’re an aspiring military or tech leader, this is 10 minutes you don’t want to miss.
⏰ When?
📅 Sunday, August 17, 2025
🕢 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (New York) | 4:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for me? Type it below — I’ll answer 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 should hear this message ❤️🙏🏾.
ORIGINAL PODCAST EPISODE, S3:E2: https://www.leadershipandsuccesspodcast.com/e/s3e2-video-live-with-neferteri-strickland-on-leadership-and-success/
PODCAST ARTICLE: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-battlefield-boardroom-leadership-lessons-neferteri-zinga-msejc
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #TechLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #LifelongLearning #Podcast #AIRecap #KindnessInLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

Aug 17, 2025 • 25min
S4:E53 (AI RECAP of S3:E4 VIDEO) 🎙️Live with Coach Mike Manoske
S4:E53 (AI RECAP of S3:E4) 🎙️Live with Coach Mike Manoske
— Humility, Hope, and the Art of Leading Through Change
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown 🧠
Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (New York) | 4:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⏳ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
In just 10 minutes, we’ll unpack the most impactful lessons from my conversation with Coach Mike Manoske — leadership coach, career strategist, and author of The Job Search Manifesto and The New Job Success Guide and Journal.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn in this AI-powered recap:
✨ Why humility and hope are the twin engines of great leadership
✨ How to see failure as a trampoline — not a tombstone — for your career
✨ The servant leadership habits that build lasting team trust
✨ Why “learning how to learn” is the leader’s ultimate superpower
✨ The networking shift that changes everything — from asking for jobs to asking about journeys
✨ How to move from chasing success to creating lasting significance
This session is perfect for:
🔹 Aspiring and current military leaders
🔹 Tech leaders navigating change and innovation
🔹 Anyone looking to level up their influence, resilience, and adaptability
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
🙏🏾 Tag someone you know who would benefit from these insights.
Your Turn:
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this episode?
➡️ Which insight will you apply in your leadership this week?
Post them in the comments so others can grow from your perspective.
Original Podcast, S3:E4 LIVE with Coach Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7085318545995165696/
Podcast Article: Humility, Hope, and the Art of Leading Through Change: Insights from Coach Mike Manoske (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/humility-hope-art-leading-through-change-insights-from-zinga-zqnfc/)
AI RECAP Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361562606983147520/
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Humility #Hope #ChangeManagement #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #SuccessToSignificance #EmotionalIntelligence #NetworkingTips

Aug 16, 2025 • 25min
S4:E53 (AI RECAP of S3:E4) 🎙️Live with Coach Mike Manoske
S4:E53 (AI RECAP of S3:E4) 🎙️Live with Coach Mike Manoske
— Humility, Hope, and the Art of Leading Through Change
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown 🧠
Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (New York) | 4:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⏳ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
In just 10 minutes, we’ll unpack the most impactful lessons from my conversation with Coach Mike Manoske — leadership coach, career strategist, and author of The Job Search Manifesto and The New Job Success Guide and Journal.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn in this AI-powered recap:
✨ Why humility and hope are the twin engines of great leadership
✨ How to see failure as a trampoline — not a tombstone — for your career
✨ The servant leadership habits that build lasting team trust
✨ Why “learning how to learn” is the leader’s ultimate superpower
✨ The networking shift that changes everything — from asking for jobs to asking about journeys
✨ How to move from chasing success to creating lasting significance
This session is perfect for:
🔹 Aspiring and current military leaders
🔹 Tech leaders navigating change and innovation
🔹 Anyone looking to level up their influence, resilience, and adaptability
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
🙏🏾 Tag someone you know who would benefit from these insights.
Your Turn:
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this episode?
➡️ Which insight will you apply in your leadership this week?
Post them in the comments so others can grow from your perspective.
Original Podcast, S3:E4 LIVE with Coach Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7085318545995165696/
Podcast Article: Humility, Hope, and the Art of Leading Through Change: Insights from Coach Mike Manoske (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/humility-hope-art-leading-through-change-insights-from-zinga-zqnfc/)
AI RECAP Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361562606983147520/
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Humility #Hope #ChangeManagement #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #SuccessToSignificance #EmotionalIntelligence #NetworkingTips

Aug 15, 2025 • 30min
S4:E52 (VIDEO) LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu
S4:E52 🎙️LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership
Live with Coach BZ
📌 Mark your calendars! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 4, Episode 52 is going LIVE!
This special episode is inspired by my article:
“Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership”
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clausewitz-vs-sun-tzu-ancient-war-principles-modern-leadership-zinga-ilshc/)
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📅 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 In this episode, we’ll explore how two legendary strategists — Carl von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu — who can guide today’s cybersecurity and leadership challenges in both military operations and high-tech corporate security.
We’ll cover:
• Building trust and morale as a foundation for success
• Decision-making in uncertainty (“fog of war”)
• Servant leadership as a strategic advantage
• Lessons from SolarWinds to the Ukraine–Russia cyber war
• Applying timeless war principles to modern AI-driven security threats
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
📢 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What insights have you learned (or been reminded of) that you will apply this week? Share them so others can benefit!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾.
LINKEDININ REPLAY: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361519659478601729/
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #SunTzu #Clausewitz #CISO #AI #DigitalTrust #RiskManagement #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast

Aug 15, 2025 • 1h
S4:E52 LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu
S4:E52 🎙️LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership
Live with Coach BZ
📌 Mark your calendars! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 4, Episode 52 is going LIVE!
This special episode is inspired by my article:
“Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership”
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clausewitz-vs-sun-tzu-ancient-war-principles-modern-leadership-zinga-ilshc/)
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📅 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
💡 In this episode, we’ll explore how two legendary strategists — Carl von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu — who can guide today’s cybersecurity and leadership challenges in both military operations and high-tech corporate security.
We’ll cover:
• Building trust and morale as a foundation for success
• Decision-making in uncertainty (“fog of war”)
• Servant leadership as a strategic advantage
• Lessons from SolarWinds to the Ukraine–Russia cyber war
• Applying timeless war principles to modern AI-driven security threats
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
📢 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What insights have you learned (or been reminded of) that you will apply this week? Share them so others can benefit!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾.
LINKEDININ REPLAY: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361519659478601729/
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #SunTzu #Clausewitz #CISO #AI #DigitalTrust #RiskManagement #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast

Aug 14, 2025 • 32min
S4:E51 (VIDEO) Embracing Criticism
S4:E51 🎙️Embracing Criticism: Leadership in the Arena of Resilience and Hope
🧠 With Coach BZ — Bob Fabien Zinga
📅 Date: Thursday, August 14, 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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This episode is based on my latest article:
👉 “Embracing Criticism: Leadership in the Arena of Resilience and Hope” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-criticism-leadership-arena-resilience-hope-zinga-7531c/)
Whether you’re in uniform or in a hoodie and code, criticism is the price of leadership. Learn how to:
✅ Discern helpful feedback from harmful noise
✅ Build resilience without losing empathy
✅ Grow through the struggle — not despite it
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show.
📢 Tag someone who needs this message today. 🙏🏾❤️
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Let’s reflect together:
🔹 What are your top 3 takeaways from this episode?
🔹 What leadership insight did you learn (or relearn) that you’ll apply this week?
Drop your thoughts below so we can learn from each other. 👇
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361510282617147393/
#LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #HandlingCriticism #GrowthMindset #LeadershipInTech #MilitaryLeadership #VeteranLeaders #LeadershipPodcast #CoachBZLive #EmotionalIntelligence

Aug 14, 2025 • 51min
S4:E51 Embracing Criticism
S4:E51 🎙️Embracing Criticism: Leadership in the Arena of Resilience and Hope
🧠 With Coach BZ — Bob Fabien Zinga
📅 Date: Thursday, August 14, 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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This episode is based on my latest article:
👉 “Embracing Criticism: Leadership in the Arena of Resilience and Hope” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-criticism-leadership-arena-resilience-hope-zinga-7531c/)
Whether you’re in uniform or in a hoodie and code, criticism is the price of leadership. Learn how to:
✅ Discern helpful feedback from harmful noise
✅ Build resilience without losing empathy
✅ Grow through the struggle — not despite it
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show.
📢 Tag someone who needs this message today. 🙏🏾❤️
⸻
Let’s reflect together:
🔹 What are your top 3 takeaways from this episode?
🔹 What leadership insight did you learn (or relearn) that you’ll apply this week?
Drop your thoughts below so we can learn from each other. 👇
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361510282617147393/
#LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #HandlingCriticism #GrowthMindset #LeadershipInTech #MilitaryLeadership #VeteranLeaders #LeadershipPodcast #CoachBZLive #EmotionalIntelligence


