Oakland McCulloch, Former Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army

In our recent episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting the remarkable Oakland McCulloch, a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army turned internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and author. With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years, including combat roles and civilian positions, Oakland brings unparalleled insights into leadership that resonate across industries and generations. Throughout our conversation, Oakland shared invaluable wisdom on servant leadership, the essence of effective leadership, and the transformative power of mentorship. We also delved into his involvement with the Mend the Heart Foundation, underlining Oakland's commitment to making a meaningful impact beyond the confines of the corporate world. Stay tuned for the episode release to glean insights from Oakland's wealth of experience and wisdom! Notable Awards and Recognitions Former Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Over 40 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army and subsequent civilian positions Author of the 2021 release, "Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be" Board of advisors member for Mend the Heart Foundation Internationally recognized keynote speaker covering topics such as leadership, success, history, and college preparation How to connect with Oakland McCulloch: Oakland McCulloch | LinkedIn Home | Your Leadership Legacy | LTC Oak McCulloch | United States Facebook Amazon.com: Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be (Audible Audio Edition): Oakland McCulloch, LTC Oakland McCulloch, LTC Oakland McCulloch: Audible Books & Originals Show Notes [1:31] Brief background and how Oak got to where he is today. [3:35] How sports played a part in Oak’s leadership journey. [6:30] Servant Leadership [10:24] Transitioning from the military back to the civilian world. [12:50] Valuable lessons Oak’s learned that can be applied across various industries. [20:24] Misconceptions of leadership. [24:05] The role mentorship plays in future leaders. [28:00] Mend the Heart Foundation [30:05] How to connect with Oak and where to find his book, “Your Leadership Legacy” [31:29] Advice for emerging leaders looking to leave a positive leadership legacy.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices