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The “Who’s Next?” Mentality: Why Your Leadership Success is Measured by Your Absence
True leadership isn’t about being indispensable; it’s about building a legacy of mentorship. Learn why the ‘Who’s Next?’ mentality is the secret to effective leadership at work and at home.
Leadership Fundamentals: Why the Basics are Winning Over Critics
I’ll be honest: my “imposter syndrome” just got punched in the throat! 😂 In the publishing world, receiving a trade review is the moment of truth. Critics are notoriously tough, and I knew that focusing on leadership fundamentals in my upcoming book, Lead Last, was a bold move. To have Kirkus Reviews describe the work…
The Lead Last Discussion Series | Part 3 Character Flaws in Leadership: Why Training Can’t Fix Misalignment
I’m continuing to unpack key ideas from my latest book, Lead Last. Let’s keep this discussion going! As always, I’m not here to preach or pretend I have all the answers, so I want to hear from the people actually leading, teaching, parenting, and mentoring every day. Today’s topic focuses on character flaws in leadership…
The Lead Last Discussion Series | Part 2 Insecurity in Leadership: Why You Must Grow Through It to Lead Last
Over the next few weeks, I’m continuing to unpack key ideas from my latest book, Lead Last. Let’s make this a discussion. I’m not here to lecture you or convince you that I’m right. Rather, I want to hear from the people actually leading every day so I can learn, too! One of the themes…
The Lead Last Discussion Series | Part 1: The Lead Last Paradox
Is your “commanding presence” actually a bottleneck for your team? Discover the Lead Last Paradox—a strategic shift in sequence, preparation, and durability that transforms leadership from a loud performance into an enduring legacy.
Facing Our “Hidden” Struggles: The Adam & Eve Lesson You Need Today
I’ve always envisioned Parent-Child-Connect as the premier location for real-time, raw conversations to help leaders (including parents, teachers, mentors, and caregivers) grow so they can develop the next generation of impactful leaders. In keeping with that vision, I want to share my thoughts from my morning meditation and journaling. Today, while reflecting on some of…
Lead Last: The Movement for Influence-Based Leadership is Here
Marine Corps officer Olaolu Ogunyemi introduces “Lead Last,” a leadership book featuring 21 counterintuitive principles for becoming an effective leader through influence and servant leadership.
The Journey to Leading Last: A Feature in Bold Journey Magazine
I’ve learned that a successful life is built by taking a series of bold steps. I’m humbled to share my interview with Bold Journey Magazine! We discussed the experiences, challenges, and “why” behind the work we do here at Parent-Child-Connect.com. In the feature, we dive deep into what it means to build a legacy in…
Stop Comparing Yourself: A Review of “Forget Those Guys” by Shakir Robinson
I absolutely love being connected to talented people! One of my Marine Corps colleagues and good friends published his third book a few months ago. The message, theme, and boldness with which he articulated his point have made it one of the favorites I keep in my office drawer anytime I’m tempted to self-denigrate, compare…
How to pitch a book or idea
As a creator, I’ve struggled with the infamous pitch. I’ve spent countless hours researching the perfect pitch, searching for “perfect pitch template” on Google, and (in recent years) prompted AI to “draft a pitch in my voice to [insert person or organization],” at which time AI usually spits out something generic that works about 1%…
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