In this episode, I share a sneak peek of my new book, "Black Belt Secrets of Success", with a deep dive into Chapter 3, "Success Foundations." We'll explore the five Camps you'll encounter as you summit your Mt. Everest of Success, and the lessons yo...

What happens when followers start to grumble and complain? Moses experienced this in Exodus 16 and his response reveals some important insights into leadership. That's what we breakdown in this week's leadership insight.

What does a leader do when followers start to grumble, complain, or rebel? In the book of Exodus, Moses faced a similar scenario in his own leadership journey. In this session, we examine this story and glean some important lessons on dealing with up...

In this week's episode, we delve into the tradition of making New Year's Resolutions. We examine the origins of this custom and its significance in various cultures throughout history. We also identify reasons why most fail at resolutions, and it's a...

Leaders often make poor decisions under stress or duress. But what happens when a leader faces an unsurmountable obstacle and the people he or she is leading can't see a way forward? These are two of the topics we examine as we further explore leader...

Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership podcast with Dr. John Terry. In this episode, Dr. Terry discusses the importance of merit in our society, drawing on historical examples from the US Army's iconic slogan to the Sunday school movement and its impac...

In today's lesson, we note the progression from leader-in-training to leader on his own as we watch the interaction of Moses and Aaron, his older brother and mentor. There's an important leadership lesson here that is applicable to anyone who is trai...

In this episode titled "Step One," I share insights, stories, and wisdom to help you take the first step toward becoming a better version of yourself. Drawing from the wisdom of philosopher Lao Tzu, historical figures like Thomas Edison, and modern v...

Conflict is a part of leadership. That requires consistency, patience, tenacity, and an ability to negotiate. What happens when negotiation stalls or talks collapse? That's what we address as we look at two historical leaders fighting for control.

Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast. In this episode, I dive into the topic of making excuses and how it hinders personal growth and success. I discuss the psychology behind excuses, the detrimental impact of avoiding responsibility, and the...