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Submitted by Douglas Newsom on 19 April 2021

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It can be hard to achieve what you’ve never seen before. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of mentorship in cultivating effective leadership and fostering personal and professional growth.

My special guest, Dr. James “JC” Cooley, EdD, MPA, shares insights into the pivotal role mentors play empowering emerging leaders to believe in themselves, navigate and overcome challenges, harness their strengths, and unlock their full potential. Plus, we delve into: the qualities that make a great mentor and the importance of cultivating trust, authenticity, and empathy in mentorship interactions: and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Bio:
Dr. James JC Cooley is a Retired Navy Officer, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Community Activist, and Motivational Speaker whose primary focus is on youth development. Dr. Cooley is the President & CEO of JC Cooley Innovation Solutions, LLC, and The JC Cooley Foundation Options & Opportunities / The Choice Program. His mission is to ensure we equip our Today’s Youth to be our Future Leaders of Tomorrow. In addition, the JC Cooley Foundation has given out over 115 scholarships to deserving high school seniors.

Dr. Cooley is the CEO and President of The It’s Your Life Media Television which is under the e360tv network. He is the international and national television Host of “The James Cooley Show,” which is seen and heard in over 170 countries.

Dr. Cooley is the Founder, CEO and President of Cooley Books Publishing Company. He has authored and been a featured co-author in various books including: #1 Amazon Best-Seller book titled Joy 365: A Devotional for Joy Restoration (2024). The #1 Amazon.com Release and #1 Amazon.com Best-Seller book titled “A Black Man’s Point of View: Mind, Body, and Soul” (2023). “Country Boy, City Boy, A Journey, That Ain’t Over Yet” (2020) & Audiobook narrated by James Cooley (2021), The Book of Knowledge: “Your Pathway to Enlightenment (2015), My Path (2014).

Dr. Cooley is the recipient of numerous awards for leadership, entrepreneurship, and community service including: the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024 and the Top Military Entrepreneur & Community Activist of the Year for 2023, both on behalf of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP); an honoree for Who’s Who of the Industries (Global) 2023: one of the first George H. Bush’s One-Thousand Points of Light recipients for outstanding community service; and recipient of the 44th (President Obama) Presidential Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) and the 46th (President Biden) Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2022).

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