When you allow others to define your life, you find yourself chained to their image of you. In this Black Belt Leadership installment, we talk about how you can break free of the opinions of others and become the best version of yourself. If you’re r...

True strength is often not found in meeting challenges head-on, but through yielding, adapting, and harnessing obstacles to our advantage.  In this Black Belt Leadership installment,Dr. John focuses on how surrender can be a strategic tool for growth...

What do strawberries have to do with personal growth?  Turns out, a lot.  In this installment of Black Belt Leadership,Dr. John reveals a powerful lesson about growth, leadership, and why establishing a strong root system is essential for success.   ...

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John dives into the powerful pre-season ritual familiar to every athlete—those grueling early morning and late afternoon practices known as "two-a-days." There are deeper lessons behind the sweat: the...

Welcome to another installment of Black Belt Leadership. In today’s episode, “Don’t Do It,” Dr. John invites us to reflect on those three familiar words we all heard growing up—words meant to keep us safe, but which often set the stage for limiting b...

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John examines seven essential leadership lessons gleaned from one of the most successful military leaders in history, Alexander the Great, including the crucial leadership misstep that led to hisempir...

In today's Black Belt Leadership Installment, Dr. John delves into the fascinating story of Barbie, a global icon who has not only stood the test of time but also become a symbol of reinvention and aspiration for millions. Through the lens of Barbie'...

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, we're diving into the fascinating world of organizational dynamics, examining “The Peter Principle,”  how individuals often rise to their "level of incompetence." Throughout this episode, Dr. John shares...

In this week’s Black Belt Leadership installment, Dr. John explores the extraordinary complexity of the human eye and its remarkable capabilities, drawing parallels between its function and the importance of having vision beyond just physical sight....

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John usesstir-fry as an analogy for personal growth and leadership. Like a good stir-fry needs the right heat, our lives thrive by engaging positively with influences and managing pressures. Discover...