S5:E99 LIVE with COL Michael "Cheque The Mike" Black, USAF (Ret.)

S5:E99🎙️ LIVE with COL Michael "Cheque The Mike" Black, USAF (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 99 👉 Featuring: Colonel Michael B. Black, USAF (Ret.) 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-black-47412a7/ ⸻ 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Fairfax Station, VA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎯 Episode Title: From Tuskegee to the White House: A Blueprint for Purpose-Driven Leadership ⸻ 🔥 Introducing My Guest What does it take to lead in a no-fail mission environment—where the stakes are global, the pressure is constant, and failure is not an option? COL Michael “Mike” Black is a distinguished U.S. Air Force Colonel (Ret.), former Commander of the White House Communications Agency, and current Vice President of Defense at AFCEA International. He led a 1,200-person joint force delivering secure, real-time communications to the President, Vice President, and national leadership—supporting over 2,000 presidential missions. But beyond the titles… Mike is a mentor, connector, and servant leader who believes: 👉 “Leadership is about people, not position.” ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… 🔑 The 5 F’s of Leadership: Family, Fitness, Mission, Fairness, and Fun 🧠 Why Emotional Intelligence is a force multiplier in high-stakes environments 🤝 The difference between a Coach, Mentor, and Sponsor—and why you need all three 🔥 How to lead when “excuses don’t execute” 🙏 The role of faith, purpose, and resilience in a lifelong leadership journey 📖 Insights from his chapter in BASS GO BOOM! VOL II: FEEL THE BASS! ⸻ 💬 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 Mike? 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ This episode is for: ⚓ Naval Junior Officers preparing for command 💻 Silicon Valley engineers stepping into leadership 🇺🇸 Leaders committed to service, excellence, and impact Let’s LEAD together. #Leadership #Success #Podcast #USAF #Veterans #Cybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #Mentorship #CoachBZ #AFCEA