In this video, John breaks down Model 11: Organizational Complexity with an Increasing Number of Relationships from his book Thinking for Success. As organizations grow, this complexity can hurt productivity. Messages get crossed, decisions slow down and things feel harder than they should. That’s why strong strategy matters. Large organizations create smaller teams or departments […]
In this video, John explores chapter 8, Don’t Fight in Front of the Kids from his book Thinking for Success. He discusses a crucial leadership principle: unity must be protected in front of people you lead. Just as parents should avoid displaying conflict in front of their children, organizational leaders must be careful not to […]
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In this short video, John shares Model 50: The Useful Kind of Doctor from his book Thinking for Success. The core idea is powerful: success isn’t reserved for a select few, it comes from choosing to be useful and adding value wherever you are. No matter your role, you have the ability to strengthen people […]
In this video John and Julie share a moment from their trip to Colorado, where they completed an 8,000 foot hike together, just 13 weeks after Julie’s knee surgery. With another surgery scheduled for this Friday and their parenting sabbatical out west coming in August, they reflect on resilience, family and moving forward one step […]
On this podcast episode of Bartelle’s Money Talk, John shares how intentional thinking and storytelling can transform teams and foster abundance. He explores how constraints spark creativity, how families can use shared governance to manage wealth across generations, and why open communication about values and money builds lasting impact.
In this episode of Escape the Clock, Dan sits down with John to challenge a common parenting belief: that shielding children from financial information protects them. Instead, John argues that a lack of transparency creates unprepared future leaders and weakens family legacy. They discuss why so many parents avoid money communication, how that silence leads […]
Linda Vo invited John Knowlton on her podcast Inspired by Success. John shares his journey from building a billion-dollar wealth management business to redefining family wealth through a “shared governance” model. He shows how thoughtful planning, strategic decision making, and strong family relationships can create lasting abundance while teaching the next generation to manage and […]
Traci Austin from the People Strategy Podcast talks with John about turning core values into action, especially in trades-based businesses. They cover practical strategies for improving communication, problem solving and planning, showing leaders how to actively shape company culture instead of just reacting to it.
In this video about Model 7 of the book Thinking for Success, John explores why feedback is always about the future and how it reflects the strength of relationships. Giving and receiving feedback is a powerful tool for improving communication, enhancing problem solving, and shaping your beliefs to support growth and long term success. Feedback […]
