Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
SERIES | The Road to Visionary Leadership | CHRONICLE 8 | Continuous Learning & Adaption
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE 193
CHRONICLE: March 27th , 2025
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our nine-part series, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will be releasing this July, The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries, available for “PRE-SALE” NOW at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and all global retailers.
This is the follow-up to my first bestselling, award-winning book, The Visionary Brand, The Success Formula Behind The World’s Most Visionary Brands.
We have also created The Visionary Brand MasterCourse from the book available at TheVisionaryFiles.
"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.." – Alexander The Great
Welcome back to The Visionary Chronicles, where we uncover the principles of Visionary leadership, innovation, and long-term success. In this series, The Road to Visionary Leadership, we’ve explored the defining traits of visionaries who challenge the status quo, inspire transformation, and build lasting legacies.
In this 8th Chronicle, we explore a defining characteristic of all great leaders—the ability to learn and adapt continuously.

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
CHRONICLE 192
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: March 20th , 2025
SERIES | The Road to Visionary Leadership
CHRONICLE 7 | Measuring & Celebrating Success
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our nine-part series, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will be releasing this July, The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries, available for “PRE-SALE” NOW at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and all global retailers.
This is the follow-up to my first bestselling, award-winning book, The Visionary Brand, The Success Formula Behind The World’s Most Visionary Brands.
We have also created The Visionary Brand MasterCourse from the book available at TheVisionaryFiles.
"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.." – Alexander The Great
Welcome back to The Visionary Chronicles, where we uncover the principles of visionary leadership, innovation, and long-term success. In this series, The Road to Visionary Leadership, we’ve explored the defining traits of visionaries who challenge the status quo, inspire transformation, and build lasting legacies.
In this Seventh Chronicle, we explore an often-overlooked yet essential aspect of leadership—measuring and celebrating success.
Join us on a journey through visionary leadership! Discover success strategies, learn the art of celebration, and get inspired to lead! Share your thoughts below.
CHRONICLE SEGMENTS
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Chronicle Overview
03:16 Alexander's Quote
06:53 Leadership Traits
11:18 Measuring Success
23:27 Celebrating Success
27:27 Final Thoughts
Unlock visionary leadership strategies and celebrate success with insights on driving innovative business growth. Join the journey and share your thoughts!
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast was ranked the #1 Global Visionary Podcast & Top 50 Marketing podcast by Feedspot.
#visionaryleadership, #celebratingsuccess, #businessstrategies, #leadershipculture, #innovativeleadership, #visionaryleaders, #celebrationinbusiness, #successmeasurement, #leadershipdevelopment, #businessgrowth, #entrepreneurship, #continuouslearning, #businesspodcast, #motivationalleadership, #leadershipinsights,#theVisionaryLeaderbook, #TheVisionaryLeader, #thevisionarychroniclespodcast, #thevisionarybrandbook, #brandtips, #brandingprinciples

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
The Road to Visionary Leadership | CHRONICLE 6 | Empowering & Developing Your Team
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
CHRONICLE 191
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: March 13th , 2025
SERIES | The Road to Visionary Leadership
CHRONICLE 6 | Empowering & Developing Your Team
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our nine-part series, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will be releasing this July, The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries, available for “PRE-SALE” NOW at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and all global retailers.
This is the follow-up to my first bestselling, award-winning book, The Visionary Brand, The Success Formula Behind The World’s Most Visionary Brands.
We have also created The Visionary Brand MasterCourse from the book available at TheVisionaryFiles.
"Your success in life isn't based on your ability to simply change. It is based on your ability to change faster than your competition, customers and business." - Mark Sanborn
Welcome back to The Visionary Chronicles, where we uncover the principles of visionary leadership, innovation, and long-term success. In this series, The Road to Visionary Leadership, we’ve explored the defining traits of visionaries who challenge the status quo, inspire transformation, and build lasting legacies.
In today’s episode, Chronicle 6: Empowering and Developing Your Team, we shift our focus to a critical aspect of sustainable leadership—investing in your people. The best leaders don’t just create a vision—they develop the next generation of leaders to carry it forward. A visionary leader understands that success isn’t just about individual excellence but about building, empowering, and elevating those around them.
Join us on the Visionary Chronicles as we delve into empowering visionary leadership. Discover strategies to inspire and develop your team. Share your insights!
CHRONICLE SEGMENTS
00:10 Welcome
01:28 Leadership Style
02:12 New Book Insights
04:31 Success Quote
05:34 Team Empowerment
08:04 Series Recap
11:28 Developing Teams
20:48 Leadership Examples
28:15 Legacy & Conclusion
Explore visionary leadership strategies to empower evolving teams and inspire future leaders.
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast was ranked the #1 Global Visionary Podcast & Top 50 Marketing podcast by Feedspot.
#visionaryleadership, #teamdevelopment, #empowermentstrategies, #leadershipskills, #brandinnovation, #businessgrowth, #mentorleadership,#visionaryleader, #creatingleaders, #futureleaders, #leadershipstyle, #teamempowerment, #professionalgrowth, #authenticleadership, #successprinciples,#theVisionaryLeaderbook, #TheVisionaryLeader, #thevisionarychroniclespodcast, #thevisionarybrandbook, #brandtips, #brandingprinciples

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
The Road to Visionary Leadership | CHRONICLE 5 | Leading Through Change
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
CHRONICLE 190
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: March 6th , 2025
SERIES | The Road to Visionary Leadership
CHRONICLE 5 | Leading Through Change
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our nine-part series, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will be releasing this July, The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries, available for “PRE-SALE” NOW at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and all global retailers.
This is the follow-up to my first bestselling, award-winning book, The Visionary Brand, The Success Formula Behind The World’s Most Visionary Brands.
We have also created The Visionary Brand MasterCourse from the book available at TheVisionaryFiles.
"Your success in life isn't based on your ability to simply change. It is based on your ability to change faster than your competition, customers and business." - Mark Sanborn
This episode continues our Journey through The Road to Visionary Leadership Series with Chronicle 5 | Leading Through Change. Change is an inevitable part of leadership. Whether navigating market disruptions, organizational transformations, or personal growth, visionary leaders understand that the key to success is not avoiding change but embracing and leading through it.

Friday Feb 28, 2025
Remote Leadership | How to Manage Remote Teams Effectively
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
EPISODE 189
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: February 27th , 2025
Remote Leadership | How to Manage Remote Teams Effectively
" Common sense is not so common.” – Voltaire
Chronicle Intro |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles! Today’s episode focuses on a crucial leadership skill: How to Manage Remote Teams Effectively.
episode focuses on a crucial leadership skill: Managing Remote Teams Effectively.
Remote work has become the norm, but leading virtual teams requires a new mindset and strategies.
In today’s Episode we'll cover:
The key challenges of remote team management
Proven strategies to boost productivity and engagement
Case studies from top organizations mastering remote work
Let’s dive in!

Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
CHRONICLE 188
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: February 20th, 2025
SERIES | The Road to Visionary Leadership
CHRONICLE 4 | Effective Communication & Inspiring Greatness
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our new SERIES, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will be releasing this July, The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries, available for “PRE-SALE” NOW at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and all global retailers.
This is the follow-up to my first bestselling, award-winning book, The Visionary Brand, The Success Formula Behind The World’s Most Visionary Brands. We have also created a NEW along MasterCourse from my bestselling book, The Visionary Brand,The Success Formula Behind The World’s Most Visionary Brands, available at TheVisionaryFiles.com.
"The best way to predict your future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln
In today’s episode, we continue our Road to Visionary Leadership series with Chronicle 4 | Effective Communication & Inspiring Greatness.
This is #4 in our Road to Visionary Leadership Series, please check out our other EPISODES on The Visionary Chronicles, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to receive the latest EPISODES!
EPISODE 184 | SERIES | CHRONICLE 1 | The Road to Visionary Leadership | Understanding Visionary Leadership & Mindset
EPISODE 186 | SERIES | CHRONICLE 2 | The Road to Visionary Leadership | Building a Culture of Innovation
EPISODE 187 | SERIES | CHRONICLE 3 | The Road to Visionary Leadership | Strategic Foresight and Planning
The best leaders don’t just react to the future—they anticipate and shape it.
Join 'The Visionary Chronicles' for insights into effective leadership communication—an essential skill for inspiring greatness. Engage, share, and subscribe!
CHRONICLE SEGMENTS
00:10 Welcome
01:39 Chronicle #4 Intro
05:15 Communication vs. Commodity
09:16 Effective Communication
11:56 Power of Communication
18:02 Storytelling
20:26 Impactful Communication
22:44 Visionary Leaders
33:29 Closing Remarks
Discover insights on visionary leadership, effective communication, and inspiring greatness in this engaging podcast episode. Comment and share your thoughts!
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast was ranked the #1 Global Visionary Podcast & Top 50 Marketing podcast by Feedspot.
#visionaryleadership, #effectivecommunication, #inspiregreatness, #leadershipskills, #businessstrategy, #visionaries, #innovationculture, #brandbuilding, #SteveJobs, #ElonMusk, #RichardBranson, #HowardSchultz, #storytellinginleadership, #authenticity, #futurefocusedleadership, #leadershippodcast, #visionary, brands, #thevisionarybrand, #leadership,#theVisionaryLeaderbook, #TheVisionaryLeader, #thevisionarychroniclespodcast, #thevisionarybrandbook, #brandtips, #brandingprinciples

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
The Road to Visionary Leadership | CHRONICLE 3 | Strategic Foresight & Planning
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
CHRONICLE 187
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: February 13th , 2025
SERIES | The Road to Visionary Leadership
CHRONICLE 3 | Strategic Foresight & Planning
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our new series, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will release this July, The Visionary Leader, and my new MasterCourse from my bestselling book, The Visionary Brand, available at TheVisionaryFiles.com.
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."-Steve Jobs
In today’s episode, we continue our Road to Visionary Leadership series with Chronicle 3 | Strategic Foresight & Planning.
CHRONICLE 187
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: February 13th , 2025
SERIES | The Road to Visionary Leadership
CHRONICLE 3 | Strategic Foresight & Planning
CHRONICLE INTRO |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our new series, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will release this July, The Visionary Leader, and my new MasterCourse from my bestselling book, The Visionary Brand, available at The Visionary Files.
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."-Steve Jobs
In today’s episode, we continue our Road to Visionary Leadership series with Chronicle 3 | Strategic Foresight & Planning.
Unlock visionary leadership with strategic foresight, planning, and case studies from leading brands. Comment, share, and inspire your network today!
CHRONICLE SEGMENTS
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Visionary Leadership
03:59 Power of Foresight
10:16 Planning Pillars
16:18 Case Studies
19:24 Actionable Strategies
25:18 Conclusion
Discover strategic foresight in leadership with insights, planning pillars, and key case studies. Join the Visionary Chronicles journey today.
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast was ranked the #1 Global Visionary Podcast & Top 50 Marketing podcast by Feedspot.
#visionaryleadership, #strategicforesight, #futureproofplanning, #Teslacasestudy, #Nikeinnovation, #GoogleAI, #businessstrategy, #leadershipinsights, #futuretrends, #innovationstrategy, #brandgrowth, #disruptivetechnology, #marketshifts, #entrepreneurshipdevelopment, #leadershipcommunication #visionaryleaderprinciples, #visionarybrandformula, #visionaryproductdevelopment, #historicalvisionaryleaders#innovativeleadermindsets, #leadershippodcast, #visionary, brands, #thevisionarybrand, #leadership,#theVisionaryLeaderbook, #TheVisionaryLeader, #thevisionarychroniclespodcast, #thevisionarybrandbook, #brandtips, #brandingprinciples

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
The Road to Visionary Leadership | CHRONICLE 2 | Building a Culture of Innovation
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
CHRONICLE 186
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
CHRONICLE: February 4th , 2025
CHRONICLE 2 | SERIES
The Road to Visionary Leadership | Building a Culture of Innovation
Chronicle Intro |
Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles and the launch of our new series, The Road to Visionary Leadership.
This SERIES is inspired by the new book I will release this July, The Visionary Leader, and my new MasterCourse from The Visionary Brand book, available at TheVisionaryFiles.com.
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."-Steve Jobs
In this episode, we’ll break down;
What it means to build and sustain a culture of innovation
Why Visionary leaders prioritize innovation over imitation
Strategies to create a workplace that fosters creativity, risk-taking, and long-term thinking
Case studies from companies like Apple, Tesla, and Pixar that transformed industries
As we dive in, remember | Innovation is not a department—it’s a mindset.
As we dive in, remember | Innovation is not a department—it’s a mindset
Welcome to the Visionary Chronicles! Discover how to cultivate innovation and leadership. Share your thoughts and insights with us in the comments.
CHRONICLE SEGMENTS
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Series Overview
02:01 Culture of Innovation
04:26 Sustaining Cultures
07:13 Case Studies
10:01 Defining Innovation
12:00 Role of Leadership
17:00 Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
20:00 Leadership and Innovation
31:59 Conclusion
Explore visionary leadership to cultivate innovation and growth within businesses. Discover key strategies for building innovative cultures.
The Visionary Chronicles Podcast was ranked the #1 Global Visionary Podcast & Top 50 Marketing podcast by Feedspot.
#VisionaryLeadership, #InnovationCulture, #CreativeStrategies, #BusinessGrowth, #InnovativeBrands, #VisionaryLeadershipSeries, #LeadershipInsights, #EntrepreneurshipTips, #InnovationvsImitation, #TheVisionaryChronicles, #historicalvisionaryleaders, #innovativeleadermindsets, #leadershippodcast, #visionary, brands, #thevisionarybrand, #leadership,#theVisionaryLeaderbook, #TheVisionaryLeader, #thevisionarychroniclespodcast, #thevisionarybrandbook, #brandtips, #brandingprinciples
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.
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 | The Visionary Chronicles Sign Up
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
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
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. The company empowers businesses to think and act differently, cultivate passionate cultures, and execute strategies relentlessly.
Sign up for a FREE Advisory SESSION | LiquidMind Meeting
SESSIONS | One 2 One Advisory
LiquidMind offers bespoke Sessions One 2 One Advisory Services, providing personalized brand guidance through direct sessions with expert strategists. This service is ideal for launching new products or repositioning brands.
Sign up for a Sessions One 2 One Meeting | Sessions Meeting
Newsletter
Sign up for Bryan's FREE Newsletter | NEWSLETTER
BLOG
Visit Bryan's BLOG Site | BLOG
FOLLOW
Follow Bryan |
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansmeltzer/
Instagram | @bryansmeltzer33
X | @bryan_smeltzer
Contact Bryan
Email | bryan@LiquidMindsite.com

The Visionary Chronicles
Bryan Smeltzers Podcast on driving your brand forward, reinvigorating your passion while maintaining and sustaining your Vision for long-term revenue growth.
Discussions around disruptive strategies and executable market drivers provide a unique point of difference for you and your brand.
We discuss this along with other business strategy topics and pressing issues facing Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners.
He is the author of The Visionary Brand, a book on how brands sustain and maintain their Vision over generations.
Bryan is president of LiquidMind Inc., a global brand strategy firm in Southern California.
If you enjoy The Visionary Chronicles Podcast, it would be great if you could please leave a short Review at;
• iTunes/Apple Podcasts/The Visionary Chronicles
It takes about a minute and supports our growth and reach to others, along with getting some awesome interviews.
Please check out The Visionary Chronicles on these sites;
• Apple Podcast
• Podbean
• Spotify
• iHeart
• Pandora
• Amazon Music
• Google Play
The Visionary Chronicles RSS Feed (use for PODCAST players);
•https://feed.podbean.com/bryansmeltzer/feed.xml
Sign up for The Visionary Chronicles Newsletter at;
• The Visionary Chronicles Newsletter
Interested in Sponsoring The Visionary Chronicles Podcast, or a segment? Please fill out this form;• bryansmeltzer.com/contact/