Field Notes

Curated reading, viewing, and listening.

A working library of the articles, videos, podcasts, and books James points to when clients ask “what should I read next?” New entries get added as they earn their place.

PodcastJun 4, 2026

What Great Teams Teach Us About Trust, Grief, and Courage | The Curiosity Shop

How the San Antonio Spurs' culture of safety, trust, and emotional honesty applies to teams, families, and workplaces.

PodcastMay 28, 2026

Exploring the Paradoxes of Human Nature | The Curiosity Shop

Two thinkers unpack the Abilene Paradox, the Stockdale Paradox, and why leaders must hold opposing truths simultaneously.

PodcastMay 14, 2026

How to Build a Remarkable Brand in the Age of AI | Seth Godin

Marketing is not about spend or noise — it is about earning trust and giving people something worth spreading.

PodcastMay 4, 2026

Scott Galloway: AI Wasn’t Built For You. The Rich Don’t Need You Anymore!

AI's economic rewards flow to the wealthy while regulatory gaps and catastrophizing rhetoric obscure what the data actually shows.

PodcastMay 4, 2026

How to Become More Confident, Influential, and Communicate Better with #1 Harvard Business Professor

Harvard researcher explains why strategic self-disclosure builds trust, deepens relationships, and advances careers.

PodcastApr 21, 2026

The Leadership Advice Nobody Follows (But Everyone Should) from Top Leadership Expert

A journalist's decades of learning from Coach Wooden reveal why expressed appreciation outperforms silent admiration.

PodcastApr 21, 2026

The Leadership Advice Nobody Follows (But Everyone Should) from Top Leadership Expert

John Wooden's philosophy of relationship-first leadership and the discipline of expressing appreciation before it's too late.

PodcastApr 13, 2026

The Best Financial Advice You Will Ever Receive: 4 Money Rules That Will Change Your Life

Four financial experts deliver tactical money rules covering budgeting, allocation, saving, and mindset for any starting point.

PodcastApr 9, 2026

Overconfidence and the Art of Knowing Yourself

How Olympic skier Eileen Gu's self-aware thinking habits reveal the tools anyone can use to fight overconfidence.