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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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