January 3, 2026
S5:E6 LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army
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S5:E6🎙️ LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 6 (LIVE) “Mentorship may be more important than leadership.” “The answer is somewhere inside of you.” “These stories are not my stories.” “A mentor doesn’t tell someone what to do—they help them see what’s already possible.” “When leaders invest in people before performance, they create influence that lasts.” Mark your calendars for a powerful, thoughtful conversation on character, mentorship, and enduring leadership. ⸻ 🎙️ Beyond Command: How Character and Mentorship Shape Enduring Leaders LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army 📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 👤 Meet Our Guest COL Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., is an active-duty U.S. Army Colonel serving on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. A soldier-scholar, mentor, and nationally recognized thought leader, COL Cook brings deep operational experience from special operations alongside academic rigor in psychology and human development. He is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of MilitaryMentors.org, championing mentorship as a strategic leadership imperative. ⸻ 🔍 What You Will Learn •Why mentorship may be more important than leadership •How character becomes a force multiplier under pressure •Leading ethically in complex, high-stakes environments •Bridging purpose and practice—beyond rank, beyond title •Lessons from special operations, the Joint Staff, and a life of service ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation (LIVE!) 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below 🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for COL Cook? Post them in the comments—we’ll 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 ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #Mentorship #Character #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #JointStaff #LeaderDevelopment #PurposeDriven