Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast, where martial arts wisdom meets real-world leadership.  In this episode,Dr. John warns listeners to "Beware the Suds," negative self-talk, comparison, and toxic influences, that can limit our growth. Draw...

Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast, where martial arts wisdom meets real-world leadership and personal growth.  In this lesson, we explore “The Buffet Paradox” and how it limits our success. The secret to success lies in focusing on one chi...

In this week’s lesson, Dr. John invites us to reawaken our curiosity and push past the limits of what we think is possible and why vantage point—both literally and figuratively—limits or expands our vision of what lies ahead. Whether it’s standing on...

In this installment, Dr. John takes us on a journey through time, examining the humble origins of some of the world’s most famous, most successful people.  How did they do that?  Each of them, and countless others like them throughout history, engage...

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...