Author: Jim Gant

Every Friday morning, I get to sit with ten great builders for an hour and half. A few weeks ago, during one of our Friday morning “work-outs” putting the “cookies on the bottom shelf” was discussed (thanks, DD). As usual, I listened or at least tried to. You see, those ten are master builders. I … Continue reading Day 314…The curse and the cookies

A beautiful interview with one of my 'spiritual guides' Thich Nhat Hanh. It could change you. "I am here for you." TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM Jim 1COR13:13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ9UtuWfs3U

Truth is the linchpin in regard to psychological safety - on every level, in every organization and with every relationship. Psychological safety is defined as a “shared belief” held by members that the group is a safe place to take risks. But what does that look like? Let us examine what it is not. Psychological … Continue reading Day 313…Psychological safety

On Day 312 Chet mentions Aristotle. Aristotle was quite a thinker, no? Critical thinking and meditation...J. Krishnamurti was an amazing thinker and one of my 'spiritual guides' - spend a little time with him today as he speaks about one of my favorite topics - meditation. TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM Jim 1COR13:13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iqZta5Jx5A

The art of persuasion.  On day 312 Chet breaks this down with a little help from an old master builder, Aristotle. Chet unpacks the application of ethos, pathos, and logos when it comes to persuasion. A leader has to be able to not only present their case clearly, concisely, and directly but also in a … Continue reading Day 312…Ethos, pathos, logos

Speaking of combat sports (Day 310), a few years ago, I was blessed with an opportunity to spend the day with some incredible warriors. What a wonderful day. Thanks, Chet. Thanks, Grappy. Thanks, Cbear. Thanks, AST. Thanks, young warriors... PS Coach Ryan - "Chosen Suffering" is among the most powerful messages that anyone can ever … Continue reading Day 311…Meditation and Musing

Last night, I had the honor of speaking with a wonderful group of young men and women in a graduate theology class. It was a powerful evening. The students asked me about Afghanistan, the people I met there, and my faith. The last question came from a woman whose family members had served in the … Continue reading Day 311…Clear, concise, direct

The War...explained. TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM Jim 1COR13:13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDYGFsf6oLg