Continuing his "Read to Succeed" series, John shares a book that might seem a bit unusual to many business professionals and government leaders. This is a remarkable book about learning to see the world very differently - beyond the dualistic, ego thought-system. It teaches "contemplation" as a powerful and enlightening leadership habit. Thank you, @Richard [...]
In today's demanding world it is easy to get sidetracked and feel stressed, anxious, worried and "out of balance." Not only does this create problems for the mind, it also breaks down the body and causes friction in the relationships we have with others. It obstructs life's natural flow and inhibits our ability to perform [...]
Sometimes the wisest thing to do is counter-intuitive and quite paradoxical. It is just the opposite of what the conditioned, programmed mind might be telling us to do. In this clip, John offers another simple example of a paradigm "shift" as an illustration of how to "get out of our own way." Embracing uncertainty and [...]
Deep in our subconscious minds, paradigms, assumptions and beliefs drive our behavior much like computer "operating programs." These "programs of the mind" replay themselves over and over again resulting in tendencies, habits, and status quo results. This is why Einstein described insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. The [...]
Do you want to know the real secret to effective, sustainable habit change... and culture change? Do you want to see clearly the difference between transactional, superficial management and transformational, life-changing leadership? Here it is in a nutshell. Take a look!
In this fascinating clip, John reveals how three independent experiments, when put together, scientifically prove the power of the mind and the importance of positive thinking - despite any circumstance. Feeling afraid or stressed or critical? You are asking for trouble. Feeling joyful, appreciative and optimistic? You are literally "lighting" up the world and calling [...]
We all have a variety of images, thoughts and words running through our minds describing who we think we are. These "affirmations" - positive or negative - are critical "inputs" to the outputs we get in life. Again, we reap what we sow. In this clip, John shares insights on how important it is to [...]
Uncovering your true potential in life requires "stretch" vision. It requires thinking big. The reason for this is that when we set big, bold, stretch goals and objectives, we trigger a lot of resistant, critical, subconscious thinking - that inner voice that says "yeah but" you can't do that. This inner critic is a major [...]
What are your "constants" in a world of change? What do you have to hold on to when things really get rough? These are your principles. They help define who you are and how you behave. They help you make choices about what to accept and what to walk away from. They can be used [...]
True high performance requires clarity. Without a clear mission, clear vision, and clear principles, people drift. Vital energy is lost. In this clip, John shares insights on the essence of clear direction, emphasizing the importance of vision and specificity. Use these insights to clarify your vision and then use this vision to align your goals. [...]