Success by Design: Defining Success Through Values, Habits, and the Choices That Shape Your Life

In this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio, Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch (U.S. Army, Ret.) shares how to define what success truly means for you, why returning to your values anchors every decision, and how self-discipline and habits sustain long-term growth. Drawing from over 40 years of leadership experience — including 23 years as a combat arms officer in the U.S. Army — Oak has led in combat, peacekeeping, and disaster relief operations, as well as in the corporate world. His message centers on integrity, accountability, and servant leadership.

Oak helps leaders of all levels understand that leadership isn’t about rank or title — it’s about values, consistency, and the example you leave behind.

Show Notes

Success by Design: Defining Success Through Values, Habits, and the Choices That Shape Your Life with Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch (U.S. Army, Ret.)

My guest on Your Partner In Success Radio, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Oakland McCulloch is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and the author of 'Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be'. Drawing from more than 40 years of hands-on leadership experience — including 23 years as a combat arms officer in the United States Army — Oak shares practical, tested principles that apply far beyond the military. His lessons come from leading in combat, peacekeeping missions, disaster relief operations, and the boardroom.

Through his work, Oak challenges leaders to think deeply about the kind of legacy they’re building, how they serve the people they lead, and how values-driven leadership can shape stronger teams and better results at every level.

Connect with Col. Oakland McCulloch (U.S. Army, Ret.): Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X | Amazon

SPONSORED BY: Today’s episode is sponsored by What’s Right with America by Hon. Paul Johnson and Larry Aldrich.

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