The Black Belt Leader Within
It is only when you discover, develop, and deploy your own "Black Belt Leader Within" that your life begins to change.
As a youth, I wanted to be Kato, the character Bruce Lee played in the TV show, "The Green Hornet." I also wanted to be Kwai Chang Caine, the Shaolin Monk who fled to the United States to escape punishment for a crime he did not commit in the TV show, "Kung Fu."
Like millions of kids, I also grew up watching Chuck Norris, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Donny Yen, Jean Claude Van Damme, and other martial artists light up the Silver Screen.
When my parents relocated from Fort Smith to Russellville, I became the target of every bully in school. So my dad enrolled me in martial arts classes so I could learn to defend myself. It was there I fell in love with the martial arts but learned so much more.
Not only did I learn how to defend myself, I learned to walk with a quiet confidence that came from learning to lead myself well, knowing I was capable of not only defending myself but recognizing the signs of danger so I could avoid them. The tenets of the martial arts also shaped my values, honed my character, and taught me leadership skills that have become the mainstay of not only how I live my life but help others be more successful.
Let me sum it up this way...
I believe every person on this planet was put here ON Purpose, FOR a Purpose, and was EQUIPPED to FULFILL their Purpose.
I believe every person on this earth has a "Black Belt Leader Within", waiting to be discovered, developed, and deployed to make a positive difference in the world.
Sadly, far too few people take the time to discover their Purpose and fully develop their gifts, talent, and abilities, simply accepting their lives rather than truly LIVING their lives to their Maximum Potential.
I believe everyone has the potential to become a "Black Belt Master" at their chosen profession or craft,
I believe YOU have the potential to "MASTER Your Life" and live a life of Black Belt Excellence, becoming the very BEST version of yourself in the process.
But it isn't going to happen by itself. As my mentor, John Maxwell says, "Leaders develop daily, not in a day." It's going to take an INTENTIONAL effort on your part to grow, mature, and daily become a better version of yourself than the day before.
The reason I started Black Belt Leadership is that the journey of discovery as a true martial artist never ends. Earning a Black Belt is only an acknowledgment you are a serious student, and only now can the real training of Mastery can begin. You haven't get arrived. The REAL journey of discovery and development has just begun.
The same is true of learning to live life as a "Black Belt Leader in Life."
It is only when you get serious about discovering, developing, and deploying your own unique "Black Belt Leader Within" that your life begins to change for the better. You stop simply accepting what life brings to you and you become intentional about living life on your terms, seizing the opportunities (disguised as challenges) that are before you, and building momentum that makes you unstoppable.
What is YOUR unique "Black Belt Leader Within"?
Do you want to be a Black Belt MASTER at architecture, truck driving, sales & marketing, painting, construction, engineering, manufacturing, or sports, music, or art?
Once you've identified what you want to MASTER, how do you then discover, develop, and deploy the skills and talent required to become a Black Belt Leader in this craft or profession?
How do you take the underperforming White Belts on your Team and turn them into MASTERS of their craft in your business, allowing you to truly MASTER your niche in the marketplace and give your audience (your customers) a truly world-class exceptional experience that keeps them coming back, and telling your story to others?
My book, Black Belt Leadership 101, (available on Amazon) is a good place to start.
Following me on social media where I'm sharing leadership tips and insights is another. (You'll find those links on the Contact Us page of my website.)
Listening to the "Be a Black Belt Leader" podcast on Anchor is another.
Taking one of my ever-growing number of Online Courses on my website.
Hiring me and my company for training, training, or mentoring.
When you discover, develop, and deploy your own unique "Black Belt Leader Within," you start down a transformational path that will leave you (and others) forever changed.
Your Black Belt Future Awaits!
Are you ready to train?
2X martial arts Hall of Fame inductee, John Terry (The Black Belt Leader) is passionate about helping others become Black Belt Leaders in Life. He is a motivational speaker, leadership, sales & communication coach, and trainer.
Jessie Terry, John's daughter, is a Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team and is actively involved in the JMT Global Youth Initiative. She is also a Real-Life Management trained coach and a certified Women-Safe Self-Defense Instructor and the author of several children's books.
For more information, schedule John (or Jessie) to speak to your organization or to book a personal, group, or corporate coaching session, visit our website at www.beablackbeltleader.com.
If you are a faith-based organization, learn more about John and Jessie's outreach to churches, para-church organizations, or faith-based volunteer groups by visiting www.DunamisFactor.com.
Why just be a leader, when you can be a Black Belt Leader?