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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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launches today — a people‑first leadership book built on twenty‑one counterintuitive principles that challenge outdated leadership norms.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 can support the mission to redefine leadership for the modern world.
Heal Last is a new 14‑day YouVersion Bible Plan I co‑authored with my brother, Dr. Daniel Ogunyemi. It’s a practical, faith‑rooted journey for anyone carrying invisible wounds—PTSD, moral injury, grief, or identity loss. This article shares the heart behind the plan and why serving others is one of the most powerful pathways to healing.
In Part 6 of the “Lead Last Discussion Series,” Olaolu Ogunyemi explores why great leaders must hunt for inefficiencies instead of waiting for crises. Drawing from a surprising SpongeBob SquarePants lesson, he shows how flattening communication flow, normalizing constructive conflict, and adopting a learn‑it‑all mindset help teams surface problems early and build a culture of…
