In this chapter, John explains that true success begins with value creation, which starts with giving rather than getting. Most people focus on what they want to receive but that is actually the result, not the starting point. The principle is that value must come first. When you focus on providing value to others, you […]
In this video, John explains Model 33: The Productivity Tri-Quation from his book Thinking for Success. He breaks down Hyrum W. Smith’s philosophy that our cycle of event control, productivity and self-esteem can be either virtuous or vicious, shaping our outcomes. Using the example of two salespeople, he shows that focusing on the right actions-what […]
Emily Sander and John Knowlton discuss what it means to achieve real success and leveraging natural talents at work. They share practical strategies for improving productivity, planning tasks strategically and using clear communication to guide decisions.
In this video John explains Model 32 of his book Thinking for Success. He uses the image of a lion tamer’s three or four legged stool to explain how distraction stops progress. The stool doesn’t defeat the lion, the multiple legs overwhelm it. The lion can only focus on one thing at a time. Humans […]
Struggling with frustrated teams or slow decision making? Many organizations fail because authority sits at the top while critical information is with frontline staff. In this video, John explains Model 31 from his book Thinking for Success. He shares practical strategies for leaders and team members to bridge the information-authority gap, improve communication, enhance productivity […]
In this video, author John Knowlton discusses Model 29 from his book, Thinking for Success. He explains the concept of using court awareness in basketball to teach a powerful lesson about awareness in the workplace. Just like a great player reads the court, you must learn to read people around you, their emotional state, workload, […]
In this video, leadership coach and author, John Knowlton unpacks a crucial principle from his book-training your mind to focus. In today’s world, distractions are everywhere, pulling our attention in a dozen directions. But successful leaders think differently. They develop a mindset and discipline to focus on what truly matters and stay present with the […]
In this video, author John Knowlton explores a powerful truth about leadership and influence: people reproduce what they see. If we want others to act with integrity, grit, and determination, we must first demonstrate those qualities ourselves. John shows how developing the right mindset and modeling strong leadership can inspire growth, drive success and shape […]
In this video, John talks about “Notification Nonsense” -how constant alerts, pings and popups pull us away from what truly matters. He challenges us to take back our focus by turning off distractions and being fully present in what we’re doing. When we control our attention, we boost our productivity, thinking and relationships. True success […]
Discover how to elevate your productivity, sharpen problem-solving skills, and build stronger relationships in both business and ministry. Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with John Knowlton to explore servant leadership strategies, planning, and communication practices that shape beliefs, improve thinking every day, and inspire abundance and prosperity. This conversation offers actionable insights for lasting growth […]
