Are You a Pretender?

Who's looking back at you when you look in the mirror? Is it you, or someone else? While we can admire our heroes and learn from mentors, we can never become someone else. The real power lies in embracing your unique self, discovering yourpurpose, a...

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Jul 24, 2025
Knowing You

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John unpacks how much tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta truly know about us from the data they collect, then asks: “How much do you truly know about YOU?”  He then shares ten vital questions t...

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Jul 17, 2025
Are You "Opportunity Blind"?

Good Thursday Morning:Are you "Opportunity Blind"? What does that even mean? It was a question I posed to myself after recently going through cataract surgery, and this turned into the latest installment of the Black Belt Leadership podcast.It just...

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Jul 03, 2025
Blind Spots

Like cataracts, Opportunity Blindness can limit our field ofvision, preventing us from leveraging the opportunities all around us, often disguised as problems or challenges. What are the symptoms of Opportunity Blindness, and is there a cure? That's...

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Jul 03, 2025
The #1 Cause of Relational Conflict

Good Thursday Morning:According to research, the #1 cause of relational conflict (and the leading cause of divorce) is money. Sadly, it's been this way for decades.Our educational system fails to teach each successive generation about money, how it...

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May 29, 2025
My Gift for You This Holiday Season

Around the world, people are gathering to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, the celebration of the Festival of Lights, or a bit of both. It's a time to give gifts to those we love and cherish, and to reflect on the goodness in our lives. As we...

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Dec 25, 2024
It's a Black Belt Friday Deal

Good Friday Morning:Who doesn't like a good deal during the holidays, right? Let me make this one quick and simple.25% off ALL Courses on the Black Belt Leadership website. Simply enter code: BLACK25 on checkout. Click HERE to access the Courses l...

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Nov 29, 2024
Want to get more done this week?

Good Monday Morning:Who doesn't want to get more things done in less time? Yeah, I think we all do. The question you may be asking is, "How do I do that?" It was a question recently posed to me at a conference and led to me hosting an online trainin...

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Nov 18, 2024