S5:E83 (VIDEO) Live with Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D.

S5:E83🎙️Live with Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D. Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 83  “Leadership doesn’t happen by accident—growth must be intentional.” “You cannot lead others beyond your level of personal development.” “If you’re not growing on purpose, you’re drifting away from your potential.” “Transformation begins the moment you take responsibility for your own development.” “Leadership is measured not by what you achieve—but by what you develop in others.” “The true test of leadership is not success—it’s multiplication.”  “Leading on purpose means aligning your growth with the impact you want to make.” “Your leadership journey is not about arrival—it’s about continuous becoming.” Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Delaware) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST] I am excited to welcome Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D.—a transformational leadership coach, educator, and certified member of the John Maxwell Team. Dr. Knotts is a purpose-driven leader who helps individuals and organizations grow intentionally, lead authentically, and create lasting impact. With a powerful blend of academic excellence and real-world leadership application, she equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and discipline required to elevate their influence. Her message is simple—but powerful: 👉 You don’t rise to leadership by accident. You grow into it—intentionally. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… 💡 Why intentional growth is the foundation of great leadership 💡 The difference between leaders who plateau vs. those who multiply impact 💡 How to lead yourself before leading others 💡 Practical ways to build influence, trust, and culture in your organization 💡 Leadership lessons from the John Maxwell Team framework 💡 How Naval officers and tech professionals can prepare for their next level of leadership 💡 Daily habits that separate average leaders from exceptional ones ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Knotts? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy. And I’ve learned this across the battlefield and the boardroom: 👉 You cannot lead others beyond your level of intentional growth. Let’s grow together. Let’s lead together. #Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #JohnMaxwell #PersonalGrowth #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #GrowthMindset