From the Boardroom to the Living Room: Military Discipline, Parenting Wisdom & Building the Next Generation of Leaders with Olaolu Ogunyemi

What if the most important leadership you’ll ever do isn’t at work — it’s at home?In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, host Niyi sits down with Olaolu Ogunyemi — U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author of Crow From the Shadow, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect.Olaolu grew up as a young Black man who had every opportunity to become a statistic. Instead, he became a Marine, a father, a mentor, and an author whose work is opening up conversations in thousands of families about emotions, choices, and self-worth.In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up and choosing a different path • How military discipline shapes parenting and leadership • What Crow From the Shadow teaches families about emotions and self-worth • Bridging the gap between parents and the next generation • What it means to Lead Last — serving before seeking the spotlight • Raising confident, compassionate kids in a world working against themWhether you’re a parent, mentor, educator, or leader — this conversation will challenge and inspire you.Head over to Parent-Child-Connect.com/free-resources where you’ll find practical, free tools including conversation guides, worksheets, and leadership reflections to help you lead better at home and in life.