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Black Belt Leadership
Discover, develop, and deploy the Black Belt Leader within as you learn to MASTER Your Life (TM), a podcast series by 3X Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and founder of Black Belt Leadership, John Terry - The Black Belt Leader.
Episodes
Black Belt LeadershipTortoise vs. Hare - Revisited
In this episode, we revisit an iconic fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, but with a modern, real-world twist. Journey back to theAge of Exploration, where two…
Black Belt LeadershipSurviving the Bite
In today's installment, Dr. John draws on a fascinating conversation with a herpetologist to explore how poisonous snake bites offer profound lessons on facing…
Black Belt LeadershipME vs. WE
Welcome to this installment of Black Belt Leadership, where Dr. John revisits Ford Motor Company’s global transformationunder the exceptional leadership of…
Black Belt LeadershipMicroscopes, Telescopes, & Periscopes
In this enlightening installment, Dr. John draws inspiration from groundbreaking scientific inventions to challenge the way we see the world and lead our…
Black Belt LeadershipExample or Exception
In this episode, Dr. John dives into the daring journeys of early 20th-century explorers, drawing a vivid parallel between the life-and-death stakes of global…
Black Belt LeadershipBasking or Asking?
In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John L explores where ambition meets action on the journey to personal and professional excellence. He opens…
Black Belt LeadershipWho Do You Say That I Am?
Welcome to another compelling episode of Black Belt Leadership! This week, Dr. John explores a question that has challenged leaders and legends throughout…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Sky is the Limit
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast. In this inspiring episode, Dr. John challenges you to break free from status quo thinking and unlock a new level…
Black Belt LeadershipYou Only Get What You Want
Welcome to this episode of Black Belt Leadership, where practical wisdom meets actionable strategies for success. Today, Dr. John dives into a game-changing…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Game of Life
What can classic board games teach us about leadership and the game of life itself? In this episode of the Black Belt Leadership Podcast, Dr. John invites you…
Black Belt LeadershipA Stone's Throw Away
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast! In today’s episode, Dr. John explores the profound power of the ripple effect in leadership and life. Drawing on…
Black Belt LeadershipWhat's Your Plan B?
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast. This week's conversation focuses on the critical importance of having a "Plan B" for leaders striving for…
Black Belt LeadershipTut Tut, It Looks Like Rain
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast. In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. John draws inspiration from the beloved world of Winnie the Pooh to…
Black Belt LeadershipBig, Bigger, Biggest
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast where we transform mindsets and challenge you to pursue excellence through actionable leadership insights. In this…
Black Belt LeadershipAre You a "Right Fit"?
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast. In this episode, Dr. John dives into the powerful question, "AreYou a Right Fit?" Inspired by the legendary 300…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Portal Principle
Welcome to this episode of Black Belt Leadership, where the conversation focused on unlocking deeper levels of happiness, purpose, and significance through…
Black Belt LeadershipDoubling Down
In this installment, Dr. John explores the line between wise persistence and costly stubbornness. Drawing inspiration from legendary figures in film and…
Black Belt LeadershipDid I Do That?
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast. In today’s episode, we take inspiration from one of the most memorable characters of ’90s television: Steve Urkel…
Black Belt LeadershipRandori Leadership
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast. In thisepisode, Dr. John dives into the powerful concept of Randori Leadership, drawing inspiration from martial…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Test Before the Title
In this episode, Dr. John explores why the journey to mastery requires more than just ambition; it demands relentless preparation, personal sacrifice, and a…
Black Belt LeadershipWhat's Your Hole in the Wall
In this installment of Black Belt Leadership, Dr. John dives into the curious origins of the "hole in the wall" phrase, transforming it from 17th-century slang…
Black Belt LeadershipDoubting Thomas
In this episode, Dr. John delves into the origins and meaning behind the term “Doubting Thomas.” He explores what it truly takes to move from skepticism to…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Appraisal
In this installment, Dr. John explores the concept of value, not just how it’s determined for homes, art, or memorabilia, but, more importantly, how it’s…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Knowledge
In this installment, Dr. John draws inspiration from the legendary exam that London cab drivers endure, “The Knowledge,” memorizing over 25,000 streets…
Black Belt LeadershipTo Serve Man
In this installment, Dr. John takes us on a journey through one of his family’s New Year’s traditions: binge-watching the classic TV series, The Twilight Zone…
Black Belt LeadershipTo Serve Man
In this installment, Dr. John takes us on a journey through one of his family’s New Year’s traditions: binge-watching the classic TV series, The Twilight Zone…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Declaration
In this installment, Dr. John dives into the untold lessons of theDeclaration of Independence, linking the pivotal moments of American history to the…
Black Belt LeadershipBehind An Oscar-Winning Performance
In this installment, Dr. John takes a deep dive into what it truly takes to achieve greatness, whether on the silver screen, in athletics, or in business…
Black Belt LeadershipLessons From The Masters
In this episode, Dr. John explores the pursuit of greatness through the incredible journey of Rory McIlroy, who made history with back-to-back wins at the…
Black Belt LeadershipNo Expectations. No Regrets.
In this installment, Dr. John invites you to consider two very different ways of living life: drifting through your days without goals or regrets, or embracing…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Comparison Conundrum
In this installment, Dr. John confronts one of the biggest barriers to success: our tendency to compare ourselves to others. Drawing from his own experiences…
Black Belt LeadershipDamaged, But Not Beyond Repair
In this episode, Dr. John explores what it truly means to face setbacks and challenges. Whether it's a shattered iPhone screen, a prized car damaged in an…
Black Belt LeadershipGetting Smarter or Starting Over
In this week’s installment, Dr. John takes us on a journey through the transformative power of learning from our mistakes. This episode dives deep into why…
Black Belt LeadershipHidden Potential
In this episode, “Hidden Potential,” Dr. John dives into the enduring lesson of the mustard seed, illustrating how even the smallest beginnings can lead to…
Black Belt LeadershipFoundations
In this episode, Dr. John dives deep into the essential concept of building a firm foundation in your life. Drawing parallels between towering skyscrapers and…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Love of a Leader
In this installment, Dr. John takes a refreshing pivot from the usual discussions on personal growth and dives deep into a powerful, often overlooked aspect of…
Black Belt LeadershipLast Man Standing
In this installment, aptly titled "Last Man Standing," Dr. John dives into the world of professional wrestling and beyond, sharing how legendary icons and epic…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Stories We Tell Ourselves
In this thought-provoking installment, Dr. John delves into the hidden power of the stories we tell ourselves, those quiet inner narratives that shape our…
Black Belt LeadershipJust Passing Through
In today’s installment, Dr. John explores the inevitable storms we all face in life, be they physical, financial, emotional, or relational. Life’s challenges…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Uncertainty Principle
In this episode, Dr. John tackles one of the most common obstacles people face: the desire for absolute certainty before taking action. Inspired by a…
Black Belt LeadershipSecond-Hand Thinking
In this installment, Dr. John dives deep into how much of what we believe and assume about ourselves isn’t truly our own. It is absorbed from those around us…
Black Belt LeadershipMaking Room for Space
In this episode, we dive into the concept of capacity and how it shapes our personal growth, mindset, and ultimate success. Drawing from memorable childhood…
Black Belt LeadershipIn the Ring With Yourself
In this thought-provoking session, “In the Ring With Yourself,” Dr. John explores the internal battles we all face when striving to be our best selves. Drawing…
Black Belt LeadershipSherpa Leadership
Welcome to the Black Belt Leadership Podcast! In this episode, host Dr. John dives into the concept of Sherpa Leadership, drawing powerful lessons from the…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Untold Story of Babel
The legendary Tower of Babel is not just an ancient legend; it is a powerful metaphor for leadership and personal growth.Diving deep into the biblical account…
Black Belt LeadershipGestation
Are you pregnant with possibility? Drawing vivid inspiration from the animal kingdom—ranging from Australia’s tiny Dunnart, which boasts the shortest gestation…
Black Belt LeadershipBeware the Suds
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…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Buffet Paradox
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…
Black Belt LeadershipBeyond the Horizon
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…
Black Belt LeadershipHumble Beginnings
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…
Black Belt LeadershipWhat Color is YOUR Ring?
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…
Black Belt LeadershipLife Lessons from Mom
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…
Black Belt LeadershipThe Blink
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…
Black Belt LeadershipThe BUT Effect
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…
Black Belt LeadershipTurn the Page
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…
Black Belt LeadershipBeyond the Banner
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…
Black Belt LeadershipWhat Lies Beneath?
The iceberg that doomed the Titanic weighed more than 1.5 million tons. Yet, only a small portion of this massive chunk of ice was visible above the surface…
Black Belt LeadershipOld Wineskins, New Wine
Welcome to another episode of the Black Belt Leadership Podcast where Dr. John takes us a fascinating journey from the ancient art of winemaking and applies it…
Black Belt LeadershipGround for Growth
Where you plant yourself matters. That’s the topic of this week’s Black Belt Leadership podcast as Dr. John takes us on a nostalgic journey to the fables and…
Black Belt LeadershipEye on the Prize
You’ve heard it said, “Keep your eye on the prize,” but do you truly know what that entails? This episode is all about the indomitable power of vision, faith…