The About the Author webpage was combined with the About Us webpage to reduce any confusion. We think you will be pleased with the results.

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Who We Are

At MyWingman, LLC, our About Us page describes who we are:  your trusted partner in business leadership consulting and management coaching services. As an SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), our founder is dedicated to innovation, integrity, and excellence. He also uses these traits in service to the community.

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Alignable Small Businessperson of the Year

Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr.

The Wingman for Inspired Leaders

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About Us and Our Founder

Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., DM, wears many hats. He is a retired US Army Colonel with nearly 32 years of service and a three-time combat veteran of the Iraq War. 

He founded MyWingman, LLC in 2015 to 'Inspire Legacies That Last,' within Inspired Leaders. Dr. Randolph combines his extensive military leadership experience and education to motivate inspired leaders to reach their full potential. He served as CEO four times and holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership.

Dr. Randolph applies battle-tested principles to business and community leadership development, with a focus on coaching, strategic planning, and corporate training.

Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr.

The Author

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Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author

Dr. Randolph is an avid writer and Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author. He has written over 400 blogs, but that is only a fraction of his writing portfolio.

His work on The Iraq I Knew....  was selected as an Award Finalist, Nonfiction - Adventure for the 2025 International Book Awards, Readers’ Favorite. His other books include the Amazon best-sellers " Inspired, Not Retired and Can God Trust You with Trouble?.

Dr. Burl has also published leadership articles in USATODAY Online, ValiantCEO, CEO Weekly, Business Insider, and International Business Times

Dr. Randolph also has articles published in Brainz Magazine and Global Business and Organizational Excellence.

Dr. Randolph's Life Story Highlights

Dr. Randolph's Author Highlights

Ebook

Inspired, Not Retired

Dr. Randolph's first personal book, which explored his life well before his military service. His story delves into the strong bond between him and his father, which helped catapult his leadership journey. 

The Iraq I Knew... eBook

The Iraq I Knew...

Travel with Colonel Randolph, U.S. Army (Retired), as he provides a first-hand account of what war was really like. In Book I: Into the Storm, he explains what war looked like as a young, newly promoted U.S. Army Captain.

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Can God Trust You with Trouble?

This is the story of Pastor Stanley Moore's 11.5 months of hell and the years of torment that followed. A man of deep faith, he lost his youngest daughter and child to murder, followed by the unexpected deaths of three additional family members. 

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The Inspired, Not Retired Workbook

Still searching for your leadership style? Want to make a difference at home, at work, and in your everyday life? Then this workbook is for you! Dr. Randolph developed The Inspired Not Retired Workbook to help you draw leadership lessons from your life. 

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As I always write, authors value autonomy over their work. IngramSpark is also the wholesale distributor for my books. I decided at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that I wanted and needed to expand my reach with other distributors, and IngramSpark does that for me. I love the quality of their printing, customer service, and competitive pricing. While their prices are rarely less than my Author Direct Online pricing, they offer reduced pricing in the market. If you want an alternative to Amazon, try IngramSpark.

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Inspired, Not Retired paperback, $18.

A signed copy makes a great gift for any occasion. Paperback: There is an online promo price of $18. You can save 15%  from the regular $21 price! Ask about bulk purchase discounts.

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The Inspired, Not Retired Workbook, $14.

Give a signed copy as a wonderful gift for any occasion. Paperback: online promo price of $14. Save 15% off the regular $16 price! Ask about bulk purchase discounts.

The Iraq I Knew... Award Book Covers

The Iraq I Knew... paperback, $16.95

 The Author's signature makes this a keeper! Receive a signed copyPaperback: There is an online promo price of $16.95. You can save 15%  from the regular $19.95 price! Ask about bulk purchase discounts.

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Can God Trust You with Trouble? paperback, $15

Make this a prized possession with a signed copy! Paperback: online promo price of $15. Save 17% from the regular $18 price!  Ask about bulk purchase discounts.

Inspired, Not Retired eBook on a tablet

Inspired, Not Retired eBook, $3.39

Want your copy instantly? Buy your copy here for $3.39The author will send you a link to the eBook. 

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Inspired, Not Retired

Paperback Package Promo, $32

Want the full 'Inspired' Paperback Package? Receive a copy of the paperback and workbook, signed and mailed to you for the promo price of $32, 14% savings from the regular $37 price! Ask about bulk purchases.

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The Iraq I Knew... eBook, $5.09

You can see the same great photos in the eBook as in the paperback! The author will send you a link to the eBook.

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Can God Trust You with Trouble? eBook, $2.54

Looking for a holiday gift for someone who likes eBooks? Buy it here and get the link directly from the Author!

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Inspired, Not Retired

eBook Package Promo, $21

Want the full 'Inspired' eBook Package? Receive the eBook through a digital download, and the workbook mailed to you for the promo price of $21, a 15% savings from the regular $25 price

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Inspired, Not Retired Hard Cover Promo, $25

A hardcover of any book brings an air of distinction. Why not order a signed copy direct from the Author? Hardcover: online promo price of $25. Save 15%  from the regular $29 price!  

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Author Package Promo, $33

Enjoy the works of Colonel Dr. Burl together and at a discount directly from the author. Can God Trust You with Trouble? and Inspired, Not Retired, would normally sell combined for $39 but buy as an Author Package for the promo price of $33 a 16% discount!

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Author Bundle Promo, $47

Dr. Burl's Author Bundle is the collection of his current paperbacks combined. Buy Can God Trust You with Trouble?Inspired, Not Retired, and The Inspired, Not Retired Workbook in one bundle for the promo price of $47, a 15% savings from the combined full individual prices of $55.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews are the views of independent companies on the essence of a book. If the review is less than four stars, the reviewer does not publish it and generally does not charge the author. These are just one of many given for each book

Extraordinary!!!

-Canadian Media-

“THE TRUE INSPIRATION”
"Inspired, Not Retired is the true embodiment of inspiration, enlightenment, and self-awakening." As the title of the book suggests, retirement is not a signal to the end of life or giving of oneself. Rather, it should provide inspiration for continuous improvement of the self and the community one lives in.
Asha Baja, Editor, Canadian Media

-The Book Review Directory-

"The Iraq I Knew is a compelling, profound read on recent military history. With his firsthand experience, Randolph brings a unique perspective to many Americans on what war is really like. For lovers of military history and memoir, The Iraq I Knew is a solid addition to their library."
"We can watch documentaries or even fictionalized movies and TV series about war, but none of those are the same as actually living through the experience. Randolph’s memoir cuts no corners and is brutally honest as he shares gritty details of his whole acquaintance with the events that unfolded between the summer of 1990 and the spring of 1991."
The Book Review Directory

-Readers' Favorite-

"Compounded grief is grief multiplied.
I highly recommend this book to all.
Pastor Stanley Moore endured and triumphed over compounded grief that occurred over almost a year. If you have ever faced trouble or know someone going through a storm, this is the book for you."
- Phillip Van Heusen -
Can God Trust You with Trouble?

Book Trailers

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Inspired, Not Retired:

Leadership Lessons from Father to Son trailers

The Iraq I Knew...

From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) to Al Qaeda in Iraq trailers

Audiobook Samples

Audiobook samples allow readers to listen to the audiobook before purchase and to develop a connection with the narrator and the work. Audio samples 1-3 are for Inspired, Not Retired. The fourth is for Can God Trust You with Trouble?

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