BOOK RELEASE | The Visionary Leader | The Success Principles of The World's Greatest Visionaries

Author: Bryan Smeltzer
Published: Sat 28 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://bryansmeltzer.podbean.com/e/book-release-the-visionary-leader-the-success-principles-of-the-worlds-greatest-visionaries/

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The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
BOOK RELEASE!
The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries

CHRONICLE: June 30th, 2025

CHRONICLE INTRO |

Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles, a podcast exploring the principles behind the world’s most disruptive innovators, legendary entrepreneurs, and generational brands.

I’m your host, Bryan Smeltzer — bestselling author of The Visionary Brand, founder of LiquidMind, and today, I’m excited to introduce my latest book, The Visionary Leader: The Success Principles of the World’s Greatest Visionaries.

This episode is a special one — we will dive into the insights, stories, and timeless strategies that make up the DNA of generational Visionary leaders. Whether you're a business leader, creative thinker, or someone chasing a purpose-driven path, this book was written with you in mind.

Praise for The Visionary Leader

“The Visionary Leader: The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries goes beyond most discussions of leadership to inject the concept of vision into the process. While this addition may initially seem like a small adjustment, in fact, it represents a big divergence from many books about leadership, in that it promotes visionary thinking as a major part of the leadership process.” - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“Readers will leave Smeltzer’s work with increased awareness of how to recognize—and transform into—a visionary leader, as he maintains a strong focus throughout and offers a wealth of real-life examples to enhance understanding.” - Sr. Critic Review, BookLife /Publishers Weekly

BOOK INFORMATION |

Title | The Visionary Leader

Subtitle | The Success Principles of the World’s Greatest Visionaries

Author | Bryan Smeltzer

Purchase | The Visionary Leader

OVERVIEW | THE VISIONARY LEADER

The Visionary Leader explores the principles, qualities, and strategies that define the world’s most impactful Visionary leaders. Through historical examples and actionable insights, readers will be empowered to embrace their potential, overcome adversity, and lead with purpose. The book serves as both a guide and an inspiration for aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, demonstrating how Visionary leadership drives innovation, builds lasting cultures, and transforms industries and societies.

From Steve Jobs to Mahatma Gandhi, from Henry Ford to Jesus, the book highlights the transformative impact of these Visionaries, offering a roadmap for cultivating their extraordinary traits. The Visionary Leader encourages readers to take bold action and become catalysts for positive change, armed with resilience, creativity, and faith.

Key Takeaways |

- Explore the core principles behind Visionary leaders and iconic brands.

- Learn how to empower your team and build a thriving brand culture.

- Discover actionable strategies to overcome challenges and lead with impact.

CHRONICLES:

00:00 - Intro

03:20 - Visionary Leadership

11:48 - Characteristics of Visionary Leaders

18:15 - Defining the Vision

22:18 - Importance of the Book

24:56 - Gratitude and Acknowledgments

25:41 - Future Episodes Preview

27:01 - Special Surprise Announcement

Final Thoughts |

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 #transformationalleadership #visionaryleader #whatmakesavisionaryleader #leadershipinsights

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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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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.
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