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.

PodcastMar 6, 2023

A Toolkit for Confidence: How to Build UNSHAKABLE Self Confidence | The Mel Robbins Podcast

Confidence is a learnable skill built through repeated action, not a feeling you wait to have.

PodcastFeb 23, 2023

How AI Is Reshaping Society and What Jordan Peterson Has To Say About It

AI's rapid advancement demands immediate ethical and personal preparation before its consequences outpace human wisdom.

PodcastJan 14, 2023

Core Beliefs and Mindsets for Success with Dr. Jordan Peterson

Jordan Peterson and Dave Ramsey explore profit, ethics, core values, and why business owners must stop apologizing for success.

PodcastJan 4, 2023

Focus On The Big Things with Erik Qualman | The Modern Manager Podcast (episode 226)

How business leaders and teams can overcome distraction by choosing big priorities over constant busyness.

PodcastDec 12, 2022

Dr. Jordan Peterson On Driving Business Performance | Complete Guide To People In Business

Hiring accurately, setting employee goals, and screening out toxic personalities drive measurable business performance gains.

PodcastOct 21, 2022

Perception: Chaos and Order | Dr. Karl Friston

How the brain minimizes entropy through predictive coding, shared narratives, and hierarchical belief structures to drive behavior.

VideoSep 21, 2022

How To Build High Performance Teams - Virtual Consultation

How humility, kind candor, and smart hiring decisions drive retention, performance, and team loyalty over time.

VideoAug 26, 2022

In Every Bit of Chaos There’s the Possibility of Order

The ancient tension between chaos and order explains how humans find meaning, purpose, and resilience.

VideoAug 3, 2022

Brene Brown about leadership

Effective leadership is shifting from physical and cognitive dominance toward human-centered qualities like courage and empathy.