Lead Last officially launches today — a people‑first leadership book built on twenty‑one counterintuitive principles that challenge outdated leadership norms. In this launch‑day reflection, Olaolu shares why he wrote the book, what leaders will gain from it, and how readers…
I equip parents, educators, and organizational leaders with the tools, stories, and strategies to develop the next generation of resilient, purpose-driven leaders.
Olaolu Ogunyemi is a leadership development speaker, award-winning author, and U.S. Marine Officer on a mission to build resilient, purpose-driven leaders. As founder of Parent-Child-Connect, he equips parents, educators, and organizations with the tools, stories, and strategies to develop the next generation.
Known since childhood as the “life of the party,” Olaolu pours his exuberant energy and imagination into everything he does, and it shows on every stage, in every book, and on every page of this site.
Bottom line: Resources that teach life lessons. Experiences you won’t forget.
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As a Major in the U.S. Marines, I thought I was a master of “curious communication”…until I realized I was bringing my best self to work and leaving only the leftovers for my family. In my latest review of “Change-Friendly Leadership,” I pull back the curtain on the humbling realization that comfort breeds complacency, and…
Listen to Lead Last on Audible — 21 short, actionable leadership principles narrated by the author to help busy leaders build influence, trust, and succession.
Twenty-One Counterintuitive Principles for Becoming an Effective Leader ~ by Olaolu Ogunyemi ~ Lead Last: Twenty-One Counterintuitive Principles for Becoming an Effective Leader by Olaolu Ogunyemi is not just another leadership book—it’s a paradigm shift. In a world where leadership is often equated with authority, charisma, and visibility, Olaolu flips the script by arguing that…
