TVL | The Visionary Leader | The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries | 1

Author: Bryan Smeltzer
Published: Mon 19 May 2025
Episode Link: https://bryansmeltzer.podbean.com/e/the-visionary-leader-the-success-principles-of-the-world-s-greatest-visionaries/

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The Visionary Chronicles Podcast
“NEW” Book Pre-Release!

The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of The World’s Greatest Visionaries

AUTHOR | Bryan Smeltzer

RELEASE DATE | 06/30/25

CHRONICLE: May 19th, 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.

I provide strategic insights on how leaders like Einstein, Tesla, and Abraham Lincoln overcame adversity, fueled innovation, and built legacies that transcend time. Learn how to harness the power of purpose, passion, and perseverance to ignite change and drive business growth in today’s complex world.

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

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tools for transforming your leadership style and unlocking your full potential. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, comment below, and let us know which visionary leader inspires you most.

Ready to take the next step? Grab your pre-release copy of The Visionary Leader and start on a journey to redefine leadership, innovate boldly, and inspire purpose-driven success. Keep pushing boundaries and shaping the future. Stay true, stay authentic, and be great!

The Visionary Chronicles Podcast was ranked the #1 Global Visionary Podcast & Top 50 Marketing podcast by Feedspot.

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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 Chronicles Podcast
Bryan hosts The Visionary Chronicles podcast, which Feedspot has ranked as the #1 Visionary and one of the Top 50 Marketing Podcasts.
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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.
Now available for Pre-Order | The Visionary Leader
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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