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launches today — a people‑first leadership book built on twenty‑one counterintuitive principles that challenge outdated leadership norms.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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“Origami, or whatever your name is, one day you’re going to fail.” My platoon sergeant at Officer Candidate School said that right after watching me climb a rope almost entirely on upper-body strength. I graduated feeling pretty good about proving him wrong. Then I got to The Basic School. Their double obstacle course has you…
As an active-duty Marine, a husband, and a father, my life’s work revolves around a simple, single mission: equipping leaders with the practical resources they need to develop the next generation of impactful leaders. Through my platform, Parent-Child-Connect, and as a YouVersion content partner, I’ve been blessed to connect with tens of thousands of readers…
Moving from theory to action: how a family vision grew from a $500 award into tens of thousands of dollars invested right back into our hometown. Learn about the Ogunyemi Family Foundation’s flagship scholarship and our upcoming 2027 Gala in Ruston.
