• Feedback
    Mar 13 2025

    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 used, can help you overcome challenges and unlock your true potential.

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    26 mins
  • Six C's of Winning
    Mar 6 2025

    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 team (or part of a team), this is a Black Belt Secret of Success. Tune in and discover how you too can implement these Six Cs in your life and team to experience more wins.

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    21 mins
  • Pushing Back Against the Pushback
    Feb 27 2025

    In this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership, we delve into the concept of "Pushing Back Against the Pushback." Taking a lesson from Mt. Everest, the Wright Brothers, and Apollo 11, we learn how Black Belt Leaders master the art of leveraging resistance to push forward, transforming life'spressures into opportunities for growth and success. Let's dive in!

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    21 mins
  • Lights, Camera, Action!
    Feb 20 2025

    Have you ever wanted to be a TV Star or perform on a stage? Like it or not, you’re doing this every single day. It’s called,“Your Life.” What do you do when you find yourself in a scene of conflict where you didn’t write the script? In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John explores how these single moments or scenes in our lives contribute tothe larger story but they aren’t the whole story.

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    25 mins
  • Power of Proximity
    Feb 13 2025

    In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John explores the Power of Proximity and its role in creating personal and professional transformation. He also highlights three reasons people want to be in close proximity to those they respect, admire, want to be like, or desire to learn from – something every Black Belt Leader needs to know. Dr. John also explores the two-way street that is Proximity and why this is SO important.

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    31 mins
  • Stumbling or Stacking?
    Feb 6 2025

    What can we learn from the humble alphabet block? It turns out, a lot. In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, we examine the transformative role alphabet blocks have played in learning history, as well as the life lessons they can teach us today, especially when it comes to turning tumbling blocks into stacking blocks so we can reach higher and farther. Dr. John shares four insightful tips to help you do just that.

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    21 mins
  • Casting and Releasing
    Jan 30 2025

    In this week’s installment of Black Belt Leadership, we explore the importance of “casting and reeling” in your business. Dating back to 1200 AD, the fishing reel has revolutionized how we catch fish. Many of these same principles apply to your business today, regardless of the product or service you offer. Join Dr. John as he shares some valuable insights to attract more customers to your business.

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    31 mins
  • Cast Off
    Jan 23 2025

    We’re setting sail on a naval journey in this installment of Black Belt Leadership. From ancient Egypt to the massive cruise ships that take us to exotic destinations, there is one common practice all naval vessels do that teaches us an important leadership lesson. It’s the act of casting off. This principle, properly applied, frees us from the past and allows us to set sail toward a future brimming with opportunity and success!

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    22 mins