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There's going to be a time where I want to get your frank feedback But once I make a decision, whether it's aligned with your original feedback or not, you then have to get on board with the team. And sometimes in life, you may not be able to do that because of your own personal core value or your integrity. And then I think what you need to do is to resign, go find something else to do. Because if you're going to be part of a team, you have to be on board with what they are doing. But if that's just not possible, then you need to join another team or start your own. That's what I think. So you have to act before consequences force your hand. That's wisdom. All right, number 7. This is going to be the last one that I found from Proverbs chapter 1. Um, wisdom produces security, not fear. Okay, wisdom produces security, not fear. Proverbs chapter 1, verse 33. Let's read that. That's the very last verse of the first chapter. But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease without fear of harm. That's what Wisdom says. The end goal of wise leadership is psychological safety, stability, trust. When leaders listen well and lead ethically, people flourish. And fear loses its grip. So application, you have to create environment where people feel safe to speak, psychological safety. People should not be afraid to tell you what they really truly think, because if you get in an area where everybody just praises you, they flatter you, something is very, very, very wrong. Number 2, lead consistently and predictably. Your people need to know that, okay, you are a fair person, you are a fair— I'm going to be talking, um, with one of the number one mentorship gurus really in America today, Janet Fann. She is going to be here later this year. So I'm really looking forward to that because I do believe that mentorship is a master key to success. All right, number 4, peer pressure. It's a leadership test, okay? Proverbs 1:10 says, "My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them." Okay, you have to understand that you are an individual, and just because everybody else does it doesn't mean that you have to do it too. Okay, leadership often fails quietly through small compromises made for acceptance, speed, convenience, right, peer pressure. And this verse, Proverbs 1:10, reminds us that leaders' integrity is tested socially, not just strategically, right? So what are the applications? You have to resist groupthink, speak up when silence is easier, and then model courage when values are challenged. Resisting groupthink I think is important. That's why you need diverse teams. Diverse teams have always been much more performing than teams of people who think alike. That's why I really love diversity, all type of diversity, not just gender, not just race, but the way they think, what school they go to. For example, in Silicon Valley, there are a few companies where they only hire people from a specific school, let's say only from Berkeley or from Stanford. They don't hire anybody else. And mostly they're like 90+ percent white male, for example. So they all have the same type of background, they went to the same type of school, they all think the same way. And that's really, really bad for your blind spot. What you need is a lot of diversity so you get people with different life experiences who can really speak into you and help you see what you may not see, right? Put some light on your blind spot. And you also want to create— All right, number 6, Ignoring wisdom has consequences. Proverbs 1:24, 25, and 26, it says, "But since you refuse to listen, I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you." So wisdom is patient, but it's not passive. Leaders who repeatedly ignore warnings, data, or dissent, they eventually will face a crisis. Most leadership failures are predictable. It doesn't happen suddenly. It's something that you do every day. Mike Murdock, another one of my mentors, he says, "Your success is found in your daily routine. If you have a problem, don't talk to me about your problem. Talk to me about what you do every day and I will be able to tell you what is causing your problem." It is what you do. It's like a seed that you are planting into your future. Again, for those who are watching, if you have any insight, let me know. Let us know where you are coming from, what city, what state, and what you are grateful for, uh, today.

All right, uh, thank you for, uh, this edition of the Leadership and Success Podcast. So all of last month, January 1st through 31st, we had a very special edition of the Leadership and Success Podcast. We went through the entire book of Proverbs, one chapter a day, and we finished it yesterday with Proverbs chapter 31. That was our grand finale. So today what we are going to do until the end of the month, the 28th, and then March 1, 2, and 3, we are going to have an AI recap for those. So I'm going to be showing you some highlights of the episode, like the first 3 highlights I just played. That's from Season 31, Episode 1. And I'm going to show you 2 more highlights before the end of the show. And we're going to do this every day until the end of February and then March 1, 2, and 3. So I'm going to do Proverbs Chapter 2, but Season 31, Episode 2 AI recap tomorrow. So for the AI recap, I'm going to play 2 videos, very, very, really short, about 7 minutes each, all done by artificial intelligence. So if you don't have an entire hour or 30 minutes to listen to the original podcast, you can just get the highlight here, all done by artificial intelligence. By the end of today, that will be uploaded on all of the major podcast platform, including YouTube and LinkedIn.

All right. So before we do that, let's do our moment of gratitude.

Every time we meet, we always want to be grateful for something. Today is the beginning of Black History Month. I really believe it should be Black History Year, right? But at least this is the month that has been dedicated for African American history. So I am grateful for that. Today I am grateful for all of the progress, all of the achievement and all of the effort and the values that African Americans have brought to the US because I really do believe that African American history, right, is American history. So before I play the AI recap, let's watch for just a minute, a video, I believe it's by our former president, Barack Obama, is going to tell us about Black History Month. I am grateful for that. So let me know in the chat, where are you joining us from, what city, what state, and what you are grateful for. So let's play this quick video about Black History Month.

From our earliest days, Black history has been American history, where the slaves who The slaves who carried the stone to build this White House. The soldiers who fought for our nation's independence. African American culture has profoundly shaped American culture in music, in art, literature, in sports.

Through dance, they have told the stories of who we were, who we are, and who we can be.

Still dancing at 106.

And during Black History Month, that's really what we celebrate. We celebrate the people who have shaped our heritage. We remember those who struggled for our rights and our freedoms, and we reflect on how far we've come and how much farther we have to go.

One month a year is not sufficient to celebrate the power of a movement. That's something that we have to do, each and every one of us, every day, living up to their example, then handing it on to our children. And our children's children.

All right. We are going to celebrate, we are going to reflect, and we are going to connect. So Every day I will be celebrating Black History Month. So again, that is because Black History Month is—

Black history matters.

No, it should matter to every American leader because Black history is American history, right? Black futures are American futures today, tomorrow, and always, right? There is so much to honor this month, and there is absolutely nothing that will erase that. So for today, February 1st, right? Something happened here in history on February 1st, 1965. That's when Reverend Dr. King and hundreds of voting rights activists were arrested in Selma. So on February 1st, 1965, Martin Luther King led more than 250 peaceful activists to the Dallas County Courthouse to register to vote. And every participant was arrested and charged with parading without a permit. So we do want to remember that. And Dr. King said, no, this is Selma, Alabama. And I used to live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, not too far from there, maybe an hour and a half drive. There are more Negros in jail with me than there are on the voting rolls. What a long way we've come for. Now, I also want to celebrate a, I call it a profile encourage, but in the US military, because the truth is Blacks have been part of the US military from the very, very, very beginning, since the Independence War, right, 1776. So the very first casualty of the Civil War was an African American too, in April 1861, as the nation really stood on the brink of civil war, an African American man, Nicholas Beadle, stepped forward to serve, and he was the very first, uh, person to be the casualty of Civil War— Nick Biddle. Uh, so let's remember that. So, uh, tomorrow when I come back, uh, we are going to celebrate or remember something that happened in Black history on February 2nd, and I will have another profile in courage, and it's gonna be in the military because, no, as you know, I am in the US Navy. So I want to make sure we remember all of the effort and the value and the tremendous work that African Americans have really added to our nation's security, again, from the very, very beginning.

All right.

So let's get back into Proverbs chapter 1. This is episode AI recap because I'm going to have artificial intelligence give you a 10-minute recap of the— I think it was 45 minutes initial episode we did on January 1st, 2026. So let's start with the first recap. It's about 7 minutes, and I will be back right after that.

You know, in a world that is just obsessed with speed, with data, with the next big disruption, what if the most powerful leadership tool wasn't some new app but a 3,000-year-old field manual? Today we're going to dig into some ancient wisdom that has, believe it or not, stunning relevance for any leader trying to navigate today's challenges. So let's get into it. It's the question that probably keeps a lot of us up at night, right? We see it all the time in business, in tech, even in the military. You've got these brilliant, super talented leaders who just suddenly hit a wall. Well, the source material we're looking at today says the reason they fail isn't what you'd think. So here's the paradox at the heart of modern leadership. We are absolutely drowning in data and talent. We have more tools, more metrics, more everything than ever before. And yet, the failures keep happening. The argument here is that the missing ingredients, they're not new, they're ancient—things like wisdom, discernment, and moral courage. Okay, so where do we find these missing pieces? Well, the source for this explainer points to a pretty surprising place: the ancient book of Proverbs. Now, for our purposes, we're not treating this as a religious text. We're looking at it the way the source does—as a practical, ancient leadership field manual. Just packed with direct, actionable insights on how people think, decide, and ultimately lead. The journey, it turns out, doesn't start with managing other people—it starts with managing yourself. The argument in Proverbs is pretty clear: before you can lead out there in the world, you have to build an unshakable foundation on the inside. And the absolute starting point for all of this? It's something the source calls "teachable humility." It's this core understanding that the moment you think you've arrived, that you know it all, That is the single most dangerous moment in your entire career. Your rank, your title, none of it replaces simple curiosity. And I want you to notice the wording here. The text doesn't say, "Let the new guy listen," or, "Let the intern listen." It says, "Let the wise listen." Think about that. It implies that the wisest people are actually the ones most committed to learning. It's a process that never, ever stops. So what does this actually look like day to day? Well, it means being a listener first. It means you're actively seeking out advice even when you're the most senior person in the room. You're inviting feedback from the most junior members of your team because you get that wisdom doesn't care about the org chart. And here's the anchor for this whole idea: humility isn't weakness; it's the very thing that sharpens your judgment. Okay, now this verse right here is pretty much the cornerstone of the entire book. And I know that word "fear" can be a little jarring to our modern ears, but in a leadership context, it has a really specific and powerful meaning. Fear here isn't about being scared, not at all. It's about reverence. It's about accountability. It's this deep moral awareness that your authority isn't your own personal property. It's a stewardship. It's borrowed trust. And without that reverence, leadership just drifts into ego, entitlement, and ethical shortcuts. At the end of the day, it's what keeps a leader grounded. Alright, so you set that inner foundation of humility and reverence. Now comes the real test. Next up, we're gonna talk about how to navigate what you could call the gauntlet of external pressures that every single leader has to face. This piece of advice is really about a simple truth: you are not the first person to walk this path. There is wisdom that's been handed down, and honestly, one of the most expensive mistakes any leader can make is to just ignore it. In today's terms, we'd call this institutional memory or mentorship. Refusing to learn from your organization's history or from seasoned mentors, well, it's basically a recipe for repeating the same old mistakes. And the key takeaway here is just so important: this inherited wisdom isn't some weight holding you back. It's protection, guiding you forward. You know, leadership rarely fails in one big, dramatic explosion. According to Proverbs, it fails quietly. It fails through a series of small compromises. This verse is a direct warning about peer pressure and that constant temptation to just take the easy way out. And this brings us to what might be the most critical question for any leader today. You have to ask yourself, "Do people on my team feel safe enough to say, 'Hey, I'm not comfortable with this'?" Because integrity gets tested socially. I mean, groupthink and silence have ended way more careers than incompetence ever has. If the answer to this question isn't a loud, clear yes, that's a huge warning sign. The pressure to deliver—and deliver fast— make shortcuts so, so tempting. They look efficient on the surface, right? But they carry these devastating hidden costs. They quietly eat away at the trust and the morale that you absolutely need for any kind of long-term success. Let's just pause on this one for a second because it is such a powerful truth. Shortcuts are a myth. They don't actually save you any effort. They just postpone the bill. And as a leader, you've got a choice. You can either pay that price upfront in discipline Or you will pay a much, much higher price later, in broken trust. So all of these choices—humility or arrogance, integrity or compromise—they eventually lead you down one of two very different roads. And this brings us to the payoff. Okay, the language here is really blunt. No getting around it. But the message is crystal clear: Crisis is almost never a surprise. It's usually just the final, loud signal after a whole series of ignored warnings, dismissed feedback, and uncomfortable truths that nobody wanted to say out loud. Wisdom gives us signs, and there are real consequences for ignoring them. And you can see the two outcomes laid out right here. The contrast couldn't be more stark. One path just erodes trust and it ends in crisis. The other builds psychological safety, and the result is stability. It's simple: fear fractures teams, but wisdom is what steadies them. The choice is yours. And this, right here, is the ultimate goal. The real end result of wise leadership isn't just about better performance or hitting your metrics. It's about creating an environment of stability, of safety, where people can actually do their best work without being afraid. That's the real payoff. So, after all that, what is the big takeaway from this ancient field manual? How do we boil all of this down into a foundation for our own leadership today? At the end of the day, it's this: sustainable, effective leadership isn't about your title. It's not about your charisma. It's defined by your character. It's defined by humility, by discernment, by accountability, and by the moral courage to do the right thing, especially when it's hard. So we'll end with a challenge, a question for you to take with you. After hearing all of this, Where in your own life, in your own work, might wisdom be calling for your attention? Where is it inviting you to maybe slow down, to listen a little more deeply, or to make a small course correction? Because right there, in that moment, that's where the real work of leadership begins.

Welcome. All right, um, before I play the, uh, second, uh, 8-minute, uh, AI recap, that's going to be done by my agent, uh, Joe and Liz AI. I want to acknowledge Daniel, an active member of the community. Hi Daniel, thank you for being here. Let me know where you are coming from and also what you are grateful for today. We also have Daniel Young who's watching. Thank you for being here from Midland, Florida. Actually, I interviewed Daniel, I think it was last week. I want everybody to listen to it. It's about an hour or so. And hopefully in about a month or so, we're going to have an AI recap from the discussion I had with Daniel. Also. So thank you so much for being here. So let me know what you are grateful for and also kind of your 3 to 5 takeaways from Proverbs chapter 1. But I must tell you, for me, the most important thing is really leading with humility. That's, that's the most important lesson I have learned throughout my entire career, my entire life, especially when I was at the highest level of my career as a commanding officer for the Global Network Operations Security Center in the US Navy, right, in Suffolk, Virginia. That was probably the best job I've ever had, but also the most challenging. But what I really learned for the almost 3 years that I was a skipper, commanding officer there, is I have to lead with humility because I don't know everything and we need one another. I need my team and I need to learn from them, right? I need to be able to listen to what they say consider that before I make the final decision as the boss, because the buck does stop with me, but I cannot lead alone. I need a team, I need to listen, and I need to work with them. That's really my number one highlight. So let me know what your number one highlight is. So now let's listen to Joe and Liz AI. They're going to break down in about 8 minutes what we talked about on January 1st about Proverbs chapter 1.

A podcast session diving into a blend of ancient wisdom and modern leadership insights from Proverbs chapter 1.

I'm excited. It's fascinating how these timeless insights remain so relevant today. Absolutely.

You know, at its core, this chapter teaches that leadership begins with teachable humility. The idea is simple but powerful. No matter your rank, always remain a curious listener. That's key. Right.

It really emphasizes that no matter how accomplished you are, you should continually seek guidance, even from someone with less seniority.

Exactly. And we've seen this in many organizations. When leaders open up to feedback, innovation thrives. It reminds me, um, of that saying, You can learn something from everyone, even junior team members. Yeah. It's like wisdom doesn't care about hierarchy.

And it makes me wonder, do you think there's ever a risk of being too humble? Like, could it ever be perceived as indecisiveness?

That's a great point. I mean, humility here isn't about self-doubt. It's about being open to learning. When a leader says, I might be wrong, it actually sharpens judgment rather than weakens authority. Right. It's like strengthening the foundation of decision-making.

Yup, and speaking of foundations, another key lesson is about reverence, or rather, moral accountability. Essentially remembering that authority is stewardship, not entitlement. Exactly.

Proverbs reminds us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and Um, that fear means a deep sense of respect and accountability, not terror. Yeah. It's about leading with a clear moral compass.

And it's interesting how that ties back to ethical leadership. Without that reverence, leaders risk slipping into ego manipulation or unethical shortcuts.

Right on. That brings us to the next point: Heed wise counsel early. Proverbs champions intergenerational wisdom. Leaders are encouraged to listen to, you know, the insights and teachings passed down, almost like tapping into an invaluable institutional memory. Definitely a crucial reminder in any era.

Sure, because ignoring the wisdom of those before you can lead to repeating past mistakes, right? Absolutely.

Think about it, whether in military strategy or tech innovations, ignoring the lessons from history is playing with fire. Exactly. It's like reinventing the wheel only to have it fall apart later.

And then there's the point about peer pressure being a leadership test. How do you see that playing out in our current environment?

Well, it's, um, fascinating because leadership failures often occur not from grand mistakes but through small compromises under pressure. Being surrounded by conformity can gradually erode integrity. Like a slow drip that eventually wears down the strongest metal.

I agree. It's those small moments where saying "I'm not comfortable" can make all the difference. But, if I may challenge a bit, isn't there a risk that too much challenge to group norms might slow down progress?

That's a really fair critique. I think the idea here is to balance the courage to dissent with a commitment to constructive dialogue, not just to disrupt for the sake of it. It's about building a culture where ethical courage is valued over blind consensus.

That makes a lot of sense. Moving on, another lesson is about those shortcuts which carry hidden costs. It's a timely reminder that unethical quick fixes can erode trust and legitimacy over time. Exactly.

It's like, you know, taking the easy way out now that might seem efficient, but later you'll pay in terms of morale and long-term performance. It's a trade-off that rarely pays off.

For sure. It stresses that leadership is not just about what gets done, but how it gets done. With integrity, right?

Absolutely. And then there's a sobering point about the consequences of ignoring wisdom. The text warns that dismissing early advice can lead to disaster. Yeah. It's like those small ignored signals that eventually lead to major failures.

That part really drives home the importance of early warning signs in leadership. It's like, if you don't pay attention, the crisis eventually shouts back at you. Precisely.

The message is clear. Listen to available insights before it's too late. Mm-hmm. It's a call to act before consequences force your hand.

And finally, the chapter wraps up with a powerful assertion that wisdom produces security, not fear. When leaders integrate these lessons, they create environments where psychological safety and trust thrive.

Thrive. Right. It's not about control for its own sake, but about building a secure, trusting environment where people flourish, where innovation and open communication replace fear and uncertainty.

You know, it's almost poetic how these ancient words can shape modern leadership practices so effectively.

It really is. And it's relevant whether you're in military operations, cybersecurity, or corporate leadership. It just goes to show that human nature remains largely the same. We all benefit when leaders listen well and lead with clarity. Timeless indeed.

I'm intrigued by how these lessons encourage us to continuously mentor and be mentored, a two-way street in leadership.

Yes, it stresses that leadership is, um, a shared journey. Even the most experienced leader should create spaces for feedback and growth. It's like a constant cycle: lead, listen, learn, and then lead again with renewed insight. Right. Cultivating that environment is key.

Now, something that really stood out to me was the coaching prompts sprinkled throughout these lessons. They challenge leaders to ask themselves tough but necessary questions, like how to ensure even the quiet voices are heard.

Absolutely. Those reflective questions are the secret sauce. They serve as accountability checks, ensuring that leaders don't just preach wisdom but practice it actively. It's a built-in mechanism for growth and improvement.

And I think that continuous cycle of self-questioning and mentorship is perhaps the most critical aspect. It keeps leaders humble and agile, even in rapidly changing environments.

Exactly. In a world obsessed with speed and disruption, This ancient wisdom, um, reminds us that the foundation for lasting success is not just quick fixes but thoughtful, ethical action. Yeah. It's like a steady compass.

It's interesting how Proverbs, a text written thousands of years ago, manages to speak directly to challenges modern leaders face today, whether that's resisting groupthink or avoiding the lure of unethical shortcuts.

Right. It's as if these insights were designed to be a leadership field manual for every era. And they keep coming back because, well, human nature stays surprisingly consistent. Powerful stuff.

And what I really appreciate is that the discussion isn't religious. It stands on its own as a leadership study. It draws on practical wisdom, able to be applied directly regardless of personal beliefs. Exactly.

It's intentionally framed in a way that anyone— military, tech, corporate— can take away actionable insights. Yes. And that universality is what makes it so compelling.

One more thing I want to highlight is the idea that wisdom produces security by countering fear. That, to me, encapsulates a real shift from a command-and-control mindset to one of nurturing trust and psychological safety.

Absolutely. When leaders create safe spaces for honest dialogue and feedback, fear loses its grip over teams, enabling a fertile ground for real innovation and resilience. That's the kind of environment where true leadership thrives.

In wrapping up, these lessons from Proverbs chapter 1 offer a roadmap for modern servant leadership, balancing humility, ethics, and continuous learning. I'm definitely taking away a renewed commitment to lead with integrity and open-mindedness.

Couldn't agree more. Let's continue to apply these time-tested principles as we face new challenges in leadership every day. Thanks for this insightful conversation.

Cheers to that. And here's to leading wisely across generations and industry.

All right.

So let me know what are your 3 to 5 takeaways. And also, Daniel, I sent you a link to log into the podcast if you want to. You don't have to, I don't want to put any pressure on you, but if you want to come on for like a couple of minutes, just share your highlights, uh, that, that would be great. So we've got Daniel Leo, he says, uh, first highlight: humility and stewardship. Authority isn't a trophy, it's the sole test of leadership. I like that. It ensures our foundation is built on veritas, truth written thousands of years ago. That is very, very nice. Thank you so much for sharing, Daniel. So I I really think in Proverbs chapter 1, again, the greatest leadership lesson I've ever had. Every time I interview great people, I always ask them toward the end of the interview, what is the greatest leadership advice you have ever received or the greatest lesson you've ever learned? And to me, it's really humility because it looks like the older you get, the more senior you get, the more leadership responsibility you have, sometimes you You have to be careful because you may get a big head and think that you've done all of that on your own without the help of anybody else. And you have this big head, you think you are so proud and strong and you know everything. And the truth is, no, you do not. No, you need people more even now than you did before. We need each other. You have to lead with humility. That means you want to learn and keep on learning. And the way you learn is by listening more than you speak. Okay. So again, Daniel, if you want to, you can log into the podcast portal. If you do, I will see you, but if not, that is perfectly fine. So for everybody else that's watching, so let me know what are your 3 to 5 takeaway from this episode. So I'm gonna be back tomorrow for Proverb chapter 2 AI, right? Season 31, episode 2 AI. It's gonna be again a 10 to 15 minutes AI recap of what we talked about on January 2nd.

Okay, I guess that's all I have.

So I'm going to play on two more highlights from episode 1, which we initially recorded on January 1st. And if Daniel comes, I'm going to talk to him, but if not, this is it. Have a wonderful rest of your day and I'll be back tomorrow. And next week I have 3 interviews confirmed. So I'm going to be letting you know later this week who those people are. And again, every day this month, we are going to go through the AI recap for our study on Proverbs, which we just completed, but we're also going to celebrate Black History Month. So I'm going to be highlighting what happened tomorrow, February 2nd, during our history. And also I'm going to highlight someone in the military that did something for the very first time. We just want to celebrate that throughout this entire month. Okay, thanks again for watching. Bye for now.

It is concise, it is action-oriented. So it's short chapter and direct statement. They really read like an ancient leadership field manual, which I believe that's what it is. It covers decision-making, discipline, integrity, communication, influence, Patience, Accountability, and Foresight. So the intent of this series, again, it's gonna start today, January 1st, it's gonna end January 31st. And this is separate again from my regular podcast, which I am now doing daily for season 5, starting tomorrow with the interview of General Gary Brito. But this is a special, special, special series, right? Ancient wisdom, and leadership lesson from the book of Proverbs. So throughout January 1st to January 31st, I will be sharing a daily leadership reflection, studying one chapter per day, moving sequentially through all 31 chapters by the end of the month. So we start today with Proverbs chapter 1, and by the end of the month, January 31st, we are going to read Proverbs chapter 31st. And that's gonna— my godfather, C.G. Taylor, used to say, You have to be firm. You have to be nice, but you do have to be firm, right? Having those rules, having those goals, having those expectations, and everybody in the organization, including the boss, including the chief, including the person in charge, has to abide by them. Because if you have rules, but it only applies to your team member, but not to you because you are their boss, something is very wrong. You're not gonna have followers for very, very long. So you have to be consistent and predictable. Yes is yes and no is no. And then number 3: build trust as a strategic asset. Trust is very, very, very difficult to build but so easy to lose. Okay, this is really the end of the study today for Proverbs 1:1-31. Is there any other verse that you wanted to highlight or any other insight that you got that has to do with leadership, with success, or with wisdom? Anything that we can still apply today, thousands of years after King Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs that is still going to be valuable today in 2023.

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