Before anyone becomes a leader, they're first influenced by someone else.

In this episode of The Honest Mic, Fortune sits down with U.S. Marine Officer, author, mentor, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect, Olaolu Ogunyemi, for a conversation about leadership, fatherhood, mentorship, and the quiet power of influence.

Olaolu reflects on growing up believing he "had every opportunity to become a statistic," the people who changed the trajectory of his life, and the lessons that inspired his latest book, Lead Last.

Together, they explore why insecurity often sits at the heart of poor leadership, how parents and mentors shape the next generation, and why true leadership has less to do with titles and more to do with the impact we leave on others.

If you've ever wondered what it really means to lead, or why your everyday influence matters more than you think, this conversation is for you.

In this episode:

- The real meaning behind Lead Last

- How mentors can change the course of a life

- Why insecurity undermines leadership

- Lessons from the Marine Corps and fatherhood

- Raising confident, resilient children

- Becoming the voice someone else needs to hear

Connect with Olaolu Ogunyemi:

🌐 Website: https://parent-child-connect.com

📘 Learn more about Lead Last and Crow From the Shadow, and don't miss the special giveaway mentioned in this episode!

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