What if the real secret to leading isn’t about titles, but invisible work behind the scenes?In this raw and revealing conversation, award-winning mentor and Navy veteran Enrique Acosta Gonzalez exposes how the world’s most authentic leaders are built in silence, not on stage. With emotional honesty and practical wisdom, Enrique shares how to overcome fear, prepare for your defining moment, and transform every setback into strength.
What You'll Learn:
Leadership starts in the unseen: act today, lead tomorrow.
The Triad Principle: balance material and spiritual leadership.
Overcoming fear is crucial—small steps toward courage matter.
Guide from your own “why,” not just external expectations.
True legacy is made with selfless action and impact.
Timestamps 00:00 – A Navy Journey Transformed: Enrique’s origin story 02:00 – Triad Leadership: Spiritual and Tactical Secrets 04:00 – The Power of Leading Yourself—Before You Lead Others 08:15 – Why “Why” Changes Everything: Digging into personal motives 10:40 – Confronting Fear: How to know if you’re ready to lead 14:05 – The Possibility Practice: Imagining your future self 16:20 – Growing in the Shadows: Building a legacy that matters
Guest Links
LinkedIn: [Connect with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez](https://www.linkedin.com/)
Website: [Enrique’s Contact & Resources](https://www.enriqueacostagonzalez.com/) (edit with real link)
Instagram: [@enriqueacostagonzalez](https://instagram.com/) (edit with real link)
Book a Call: Via LinkedIn profile
Each episode stands alone as a true Diary of a CEO moment, challenging you to go deeper, think harder, and step up—quietly—until the world can’t help but notice.
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