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The Visionary ChroniclesAuthor: Bryan Smeltzer
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Leading Like A Visionary | 17 Principles That Redefine Leadership
Episode 208
Thursday, 10 July, 2025
CHRONICLE 208 The Visionary Chronicles Podcast BOOK RELEASE! The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries Leading Like a Visionary | 17 Principles That Redefine Leadership SERIES | The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries CHRONICLE: July 10th, 2025 CHRONICLE INTRO | Welcome to a special episode of The Visionary Chronicles. We continue our new Series based on my latest book, The Visionary Leader: The Success Principles of the World’s Greatest Visionaries. In this episode, we explore The Visionary’s Blueprint—a foundational set of 17 Core Principles that define the mindset, character, and behavior of transformative, world-changing leaders. “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” — Warren Bennis Whether you're building a brand, leading a movement, or searching for purpose in your professional journey, these principles are your roadmap. They are the DNA of Visionary Leadership—practices and perspectives embraced by legends like Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Martin Luther King Jr., and Elon Musk. These leaders didn’t just lead—they transformed. And now, so can you. Welcome to The Visionary Leader series, and welcome to The Visionary Chronicles. Key Points Covered in This Episode What Is Visionary Leadership? 4 Areas of Focus. CHRONICLES | 00:00 Welcome 01:46 Book Introduction 03:08 Visionary Overview 06:57 Leadership Explained 15:40 Seventeen Principles 23:49 Steve Jobs Case 25:41 Practical Application 27:27 Lasting Legacy 29:45 Conclusion If this episode resonated with you, I encourage you to grab a copy of The Visionary Leader; The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries. It’s available NOW wherever books are sold — and it’s the perfect companion if you’re looking to reignite your purpose, or lead with more clarity in a complex world. Purchase | The Visionary Leader This book is the culmination of decades of research, experiences, and real-world insights into what makes leaders like Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Elon Musk truly Visionary. Here’s what early readers are saying: “A masterclass in leadership—this book doesn’t just inspire, it equips.” “A rare and practical guide to unlocking your visionary potential.” And as a thank you to my loyal podcast listeners and the visionary community we're building together, you can grab the eBook version today for just $1.99—but only through the month of July. 👉 Head over to Amazon, search for The Visionary Leader; The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries or check the show notes for a direct link. Once you’ve read it, I’d be truly grateful if you could take a moment to leave an honest review on Amazon. Your feedback not only helps others discover the book—it helps future Visionaries find the clarity, confidence, and courage to lead with purpose. Your support means the world, and your purchase goes a long way in helping us spread the vision even further. Until next time—stay bold, stay visionary, and as always... lead with purpose. 🎯 The Visionary Chronicles—where the future is created by those bold enough to shape it. #visionarymanagement #whatmakesavisionaryleader #howtobecomeavisionaryleader #visionaryleader #transformativegrowth ----more---- About Bryan Smeltzer is a bestselling author, business executive, and entrepreneur. He has held executive leadership positions in brand business development, multi-category product development, and global marketing at major international companies, including Oakley, TaylorMade, Adidas, K-Swiss, Schutt Sports, and others. Bryan also founded a men's apparel brand and successfully ran it for ten years before selling it to a venture capital firm. ----more---- The Visionary Chronicles Podcast Bryan hosts The Visionary Chronicles podcast, which Feedspot has ranked as the #1 Visionary and one of the Top 50 Marketing Podcasts. Follow The Visionary Chronicles Podcast | Subscribe to The Visionary Chronicles ----more---- The Visionary Leader The Visionary Leader | The Success Principles of the World’s Greatest Visionaries , the follow up book, the my bestseller The Visionary Brand, explores the mindset, strategies, and principles that define world-changing leaders who disrupt industries and inspire generations. Drawing insights from history’s most influential visionaries, this book serves as a blueprint for those striving to lead with purpose, innovation, and bold aspiration. Now available for ORDER | The Visionary Leader ----more---- The Visionary Brand Bryan is the author of the bestselling book The Visionary Brand,The Success Formula Behind the World's Most Visionary Brands. The book received the prestigious Readers Favorite Award for Best Non-fiction in the Marketing Genre. Purchase The Visionary Brand book | The Visionary Brand ----more---- The Visionary Files Following the release of his book, Bryan launched The Visionary Brand MasterCourse. Available at TheVisionaryFiles.com, this course features 18 video learning segments, totaling nearly two hours of training to unleash brand leadership potential. Sign up for The Visionary Brand MasterCourse | The Visionary Brand Course ----more---- LiquidMind | Brand Advisory Bryan is at the helm of LiquidMind Inc., a global brand strategy firm that collaborates with start-ups and established mid to large-cap consumer brands. 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