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Dr. Oleg Konovalov is a global thought leader, bestselling author, business educator, C-suite whisperer, and the world’s top expert on visionary leadership. Named one of the Top 8 Global Leadership Experts by Thinkers50 and Global Gurus, and one of the 100 most inspirational leaders on the planet
In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, we step into the future of leadership with one of the world’s foremost experts on visionary thinking – Dr. Oleg Konovalov. Often called the “Da Vinci of Visionary Leadership,” Dr. Oleg shares how true leaders don’t just manage the present—they build the future.
Together, we explore the CAVIAR framework for crafting and sustaining a compelling vision: Clarity, Ability, Viability, Influence, Acting, and Revitalizing. Through stories from martial arts and business alike, we uncover the mindset required to break free from past success and avoid the trap of ego-driven leadership.
We talk about:
Why less than 0.1% of leaders have a real vision
How previous success can be your next failure
Vision as legacy: Why great leaders think in generations
Parallels between preparing for a fight and preparing for the future
Real-world examples from WD-40, The North Face, and beyond
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