Good Is the Enemy of Great - EP75 - CCP Brian Belliveau
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark aka THE Coach sits down with Brian Belliveau, Chief Growth Officer at Columbia Southern University, to talk about leadership, mentorship, and long-term growth.
Brian shares his journey from military service to education leadership and the lessons he’s learned along the way about patience, ownership, and making career decisions that hold up over time. The conversation dives into why mentorship matters, how feedback accelerates growth, and why mastering the basics of leadership is essential for anyone who wants to move from good to great.
This episode is packed with practical insight for leaders, professionals, and anyone serious about personal and professional development. If you’re focused on growth, value, and becoming a better leader — this one’s for you.
Chapter List
00:00 Coming Up
01:05 Theme Song
01:29 Welcome and Sponsorship Shout outs
04:54 The Journey to Leadership
09:47 The Importance of Patience in Leadership
15:11 Learning Through Experience
20:01 The Role of Mentorship in Development
25:09 Long-Term Thinking vs. Short-Term Gains
30:41 The Journey of Mentorship and Connection
33:39 The Gift of Feedback and Personal Growth
34:36 Leadership Basics: Blocking and Tackling
36:17 Consistency Over Trends in Leadership
39:13 The Value of Mentorship in Leadership
40:08 Learning from Observations and Tough Moments
42:07 The Importance of Preparation and Learning
44:29 Ownership and Responsibility in Leadership
47:41 Recommended Reads for Leaders
52:11 Striving for Greatness Over Goodness
54:30 The Heart of Columbia Southern University
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In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark aka THE Coach sits down with Brian Belliveau, Chief Growth Officer at Columbia Southern University, to talk about leadership, mentorship, and long-term growth. Brian shares his journey from military service to education leadership and the lessons he’s learned along the way about patience, ownership, and making career decisions that hold up over time. The conversation dives into why mentorship matters, how feedback accelerates growth, and why mastering the basics of leadership is essential for anyone who wants to move from good to great. This episode is packed with practical insight for leaders, professionals, and anyone serious about personal and professional development. If you’re focused on growth, value, and becoming a better leader — this one’s for you. Chapter List 00:00 Coming Up 01:05 Theme Song 01:29 Welcome and Sponsorship Shout outs 04:54 The Journey to Leadership 09:47 The Importance of Patience in Leadership 15:11 Learning Through Experience 20:01 The Role of Mentorship in Development 25:09 Long-Term Thinking vs. Short-Term Gains 30:41 The Journey of Mentorship and Connection 33:39 The Gift of Feedback and Personal Growth 34:36 Leadership Basics: Blocking and Tackling 36:17 Consistency Over Trends in Leadership 39:13 The Value of Mentorship in Leadership 40:08 Learning from Observations and Tough Moments 42:07 The Importance of Preparation and Learning 44:29 Ownership and Responsibility in Leadership 47:41 Recommended Reads for Leaders 52:11 Striving for Greatness Over Goodness 54:30 The Heart of Columbia Southern University Connect with me on my website www.coachaclark.com or social media @coach.a.clark Got Questions?? Ask THE Coach! Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/CxAoZ2xw6Z8aDifg8 Premium Sponsor: Vicki with Hubbard Flooring Studio Call: 225-924-1582 Website: www.hubbardflooringstudio.com Address: 11880 Boylan Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Sponsors: Brian with Steadfast Electric call: 225-457-7957 or website: https://steadfastelectric.com/ Bobbie with A Comfy Quest, LLC Call: 225-773-0307 or visit https://www.massagebook.com/biz/AComfyQuestLA9521 Andrew with Automate Integrate Professional Services Visit: Https://automate-integrate.com or email andrew@automate-integrate.com Dr. Robert W. Smith DC, DABCI Chiropractic Internist Visit: https://www.brspine.com/ or Call: 225-291-2626