Beyond the Banner

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John takes us beyond the banner, examining iconic sports dynasties like the Chicago Bulls and Green Bay Packers, exploring what truly sets champions apart—not just the trophies and banners, but the mi...

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Aug 28, 2025
What Lies Beneath?

The iceberg that doomed the Titanic weighed more than 1.5 million tons.  Yet, only a small portion of this massive chunk of ice was visible above the surface.  What lies beneath our own lives may be more substantial, more influential, and more impact...

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Aug 21, 2025
Old Wineskins, New Wine

Welcome to another episode of the Black Belt Leadership Podcast where Dr. John takes us a fascinating journey from the ancient art of winemaking and applies it to the modern challenges of personal growth and leadership. Just as you can’t put new wine...

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Aug 14, 2025
Ground for Growth

Where you plant yourself matters.  That’s the topic of this week’s Black Belt Leadership podcast as Dr. John takes us on a nostalgic journey to the fables and parables we heard aschildren, and the powerful life lessons they teach us. One lesson, the...

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Aug 07, 2025
Eye on the Prize

You’ve heard it said, “Keep your eye on the prize,” but do you truly know what that entails?  This episode is all about the indomitable power of vision, faith, and resilience on the journey to success. Dr. John reminds us from his own life lessons an...

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Jul 31, 2025
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
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
Another You

In this episode, Dr. Terry explores the powerful journey of personal growth and transformation that begins at birth and continues—if you let it—for a lifetime. He shares insights on why embracing change is essential, how growth shapes who we become,...

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Jun 26, 2025
Facing Your Giant

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership podcast, Dr. John challenges listeners to face down the giants in their lives. Whether that giant is doubt, fear, or limiting beliefs, this episode is about learning to think big, push beyondself-imposed l...

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Jun 19, 2025