Leadership & Success with Coach BZ
Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

Coach BZ (Bob Fabien Zinga)

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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.

Recent Episodes

S4:E133 (VIDEO) LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)
DEC 23, 2025
S4:E133 (VIDEO) LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)
S4:E133🎙️LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4 | Episode 133“If you want to be extraordinary, be willing to do what no one else wants to do.”“Strategy without execution is just theory. Execution without strategy is just motion.”“In national security, the cost of poor decision-making is measured in lives, not headlines.”“Local government is the front line of democracy.”“Leadership is stewardship. You borrow authority—you don’t own it.” Mark your calendars for a special full-circle leadership conversation with Professor Casey Lucius — scholar-practitioner, public servant, and one of the most impactful educators I’ve had the privilege to learn from. 📌 Personal note: Dr. Lucius was my professor for Joint Professional Military Operations: Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) at the Naval War College hosted at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA back in 2011. More than a decade later, her lessons on decision-making, strategy, and servant leadership are more relevant than ever. ⸻ 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 PM ET (Naples, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 👤 Meet Our Guest Professor Casey Lucius, PhD is a former U.S. Navy Naval Intelligence Officer, U.S. diplomat, Naval War College professor, elected city council member, and Interim City Manager. Her career spans national security, diplomacy, academia, and local government—where leadership decisions have real, immediate consequences. She is also the author of Vietnam’s Political Process and Scrappy Campaigning, blending academic rigor with lived leadership experience. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn ✔️ How great leaders make decisions under pressure and uncertainty✔️ Lessons from military intelligence and diplomacy that apply to business and tech✔️ Why local government is the front line of leadership and democracy✔️ What servant leadership looks like when systems fail and people are counting on you✔️ How to balance strategy, values, and execution when the stakes are real ⸻ 💬 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 decision-making questions for Dr. Lucius? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking#NationalSecurity #PublicService #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeaders#NavalWarCollege #LeadershipDevelopment #FITS
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63 MIN
S4:E133 LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)
DEC 23, 2025
S4:E133 LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)
S4:E133🎙️LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4 | Episode 133“If you want to be extraordinary, be willing to do what no one else wants to do.”“Strategy without execution is just theory. Execution without strategy is just motion.”“In national security, the cost of poor decision-making is measured in lives, not headlines.”“Local government is the front line of democracy.”“Leadership is stewardship. You borrow authority—you don’t own it.” Mark your calendars for a special full-circle leadership conversation with Professor Casey Lucius — scholar-practitioner, public servant, and one of the most impactful educators I’ve had the privilege to learn from. 📌 Personal note: Dr. Lucius was my professor for Joint Professional Military Operations: Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) at the Naval War College hosted at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA back in 2011. More than a decade later, her lessons on decision-making, strategy, and servant leadership are more relevant than ever. ⸻ 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 PM ET (Naples, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 👤 Meet Our Guest Professor Casey Lucius, PhD is a former U.S. Navy Naval Intelligence Officer, U.S. diplomat, Naval War College professor, elected city council member, and Interim City Manager. Her career spans national security, diplomacy, academia, and local government—where leadership decisions have real, immediate consequences. She is also the author of Vietnam’s Political Process and Scrappy Campaigning, blending academic rigor with lived leadership experience. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn ✔️ How great leaders make decisions under pressure and uncertainty✔️ Lessons from military intelligence and diplomacy that apply to business and tech✔️ Why local government is the front line of leadership and democracy✔️ What servant leadership looks like when systems fail and people are counting on you✔️ How to balance strategy, values, and execution when the stakes are real ⸻ 💬 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 decision-making questions for Dr. Lucius? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking#NationalSecurity #PublicService #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeaders#NavalWarCollege #LeadershipDevelopment #FITS
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63 MIN
S4:E132 LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell
DEC 22, 2025
S4:E132 LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell
S4:E132🎙️ LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin PowellLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4:Episode 132 — LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley Mark your calendars for Season 4, Episode 132 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — a special LIVE episode inspired by my article: 👉 Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley(LinkedIn Article link in the post comments / article section) In this episode, I’ll unpack the timeless leadership lessons of the late, great General Colin Powell and how his principles shaped my journey—from a junior enlisted sailor, to Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy, to a cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley. 🔎 What you will learn in this episode:• General Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership and how they apply today• The P=40–70 Rule and how to lead decisively in uncertainty• Why “the buck stops here” matters in command and executive leadership• Lessons on humility, servant leadership, optimism, and trust• Practical leadership takeaways for Naval Junior Officers and tech security professionals aspiring to lead 📅 Date: Monday, December 22, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion 🗺️ 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 — I’ll answer LIVE during the show. ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation. 👇 After the episode:• What are your three takeaways?• What leadership insight will you put into practice this week? Share your reflections so others can learn alongside you. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ColinPowell #LeadershipLessons #MilitaryLeadership #NavyLeadership #CyberLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking #CommandLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment
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44 MIN
S4:E131AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
DEC 21, 2025
S4:E131AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
S4:E131AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 131 — AI RECAPInspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered. This 10-minute AI RECAP highlight episode distills the most powerful leadership insights from my article:👉 “Inspiring military and tech leaders to grow, serve, and lead with purpose”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inspiring-military-tech-leaders-grow-serve-lead-purpose-zinga-zw8pc/ 🚀 What makes this episode different?This is a fast-paced, high-impact breakdown — hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI — designed for leaders who want clarity, not clutter. Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring tech leader, this episode delivers the essence of leadership without requiring an hour on your calendar. 🧠 This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown• Why purpose must come before perfection• How to lead effectively without relying on rank or title• What servant leadership looks like in high-stakes environments• Lessons from military command that translate directly to tech teams• How to grow influence, resilience, and trust — even under pressure• Why leadership is about multiplying leaders, not followers 📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn 🗺️ 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 — I’ll answer LIVE during the show. ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from a concise leadership reset. 👇 After listening, come back and share:• What are your three takeaways?• What insight will you put into practice this week? This episode is for leaders who don’t just want inspiration — they want application. Let’s grow. Let’s serve. Let’s lead with purpose. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AIRecap #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Cybersecurity #GlobalLeaders #LifelongLearning
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43 MIN
S4:E131AI RECAP LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
DEC 21, 2025
S4:E131AI RECAP LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
S4:E131AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 131 — AI RECAPInspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered. This 10-minute AI RECAP highlight episode distills the most powerful leadership insights from my article:👉 “Inspiring military and tech leaders to grow, serve, and lead with purpose”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inspiring-military-tech-leaders-grow-serve-lead-purpose-zinga-zw8pc/ 🚀 What makes this episode different?This is a fast-paced, high-impact breakdown — hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI — designed for leaders who want clarity, not clutter. Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring tech leader, this episode delivers the essence of leadership without requiring an hour on your calendar. 🧠 This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown• Why purpose must come before perfection• How to lead effectively without relying on rank or title• What servant leadership looks like in high-stakes environments• Lessons from military command that translate directly to tech teams• How to grow influence, resilience, and trust — even under pressure• Why leadership is about multiplying leaders, not followers 📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn 🗺️ 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 — I’ll answer LIVE during the show. ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from a concise leadership reset. 👇 After listening, come back and share:• What are your three takeaways?• What insight will you put into practice this week? This episode is for leaders who don’t just want inspiration — they want application. Let’s grow. Let’s serve. Let’s lead with purpose. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AIRecap #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Cybersecurity #GlobalLeaders #LifelongLearning
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43 MIN