Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast with Dr. John L. Terry, III, where martial arts wisdom meets real-world leadership. In this installment, Dr. John takes us on a journey back to the golden age of comic books, revisiting the iconic Green La...

Moms have an amazing gift of teaching us lessons that stay with us for our entire lives. One of those lessons is understanding what it means to be human.  Ancient cultures have sought to answer this question, without consensus, until one Mom finally...

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John takes us where no man has gone before as he kicks things off with a nostalgic nod to Star Trek before exploring “The Blink.”  Not only do our eyes blink, but so does our brain. We all experience...

If you’ve ever found yourself making excuses or feeling trapped by self-imposed roadblocks, this Black Belt Leadership episode is for you. Dr. John unpacks the "BUT Effect"—those mental limitations we often set for ourselves—and provides actionable s...

What can Grover, the loveable, furry monster from Sesame Street, teach us about life? Turns out, a lot. In this installmentof Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John takes us on an unexpected journey from the world of Sesame Street’s Grover to classic films...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...