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 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 […]
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 […]
In this episode of the Inspired Stewardship Podcast, Scott Maderer talks with John about his book Thinking for Success. John explains how adjusting our thinking patterns can improve productivity, problem solving and relationships, showing that life outcomes are shaped by how we think. He emphasizes practical ways to think better every day, use constraints creatively […]
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, John explores a question we’re usually asked as children but rarely revisit as adults. Who do you want to be when you grow up? Drawing from Model 23 in his book, Thinking for Success, John reframes growth as a matter of beliefs, thinking better every day and intentional choice. Model 23 is […]
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.
What does a train reveal about an organization? In this video, John uses a simple but powerful metaphor to explain how organization function and why some move forward while others struggle. John explains how a train represents the organization itself. The track represents clarity, strategy and direction. The smoke represents resources like people, money, and […]
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 […]
