Root, Not Fruit

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.   ...

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May 08, 2025
Two-A-Days

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...

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May 01, 2025
Don't Do It!

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...

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Apr 24, 2025
The Man Who Won and Lost It All

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...

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Apr 17, 2025
The Barbie Effect

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'...

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Apr 10, 2025
The Peter Principle

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...

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Apr 03, 2025
Seeing Without Seeing

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....

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Mar 27, 2025
To Stir or Not to Stir

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...

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Mar 20, 2025
Feedback

In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John shares a framework for achieving success through the power offeedback. Through compelling stories of individuals who used feedback to overcome adversity, you’ll discover how feedback, rightly use...

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Mar 13, 2025
Six C's of Winning

In this week's episode, we're diving into the compelling concept of the Six Cs of Winning. Inspired by watching a team of rowers race across Lake Las Vegas, these six winning principles are universal to any team or organization. If you’re leading a t...

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Mar 06, 2025