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.

PodcastApr 2, 2026

Mission vs. Ego: The Dangers of Narcissistic Leadership | The Curiosity Shop

Narcissistic leadership patterns corrode organizations through ego-driven credit hoarding, trust erosion, and cultures that punish dissent and reward spectacle.

PodcastMar 24, 2026

AI Can Do Everything…Except This (Why Humans Still Win) with Will Guidara | A Bit of Optimism

Human connection remains the only durable competitive advantage as automation makes genuine care increasingly scarce and valuable.

PodcastMar 18, 2026

1 man VS 100 Billion AI Creators

Attention keeps shifting, AI influencers are arriving at scale, and creators who refuse to adapt will lose ground fast.

PodcastFeb 23, 2026

Uber CEO: I Have To Be Honest, AI Will Replace 9.4 Million Jobs At Uber! - Dara Khosrowshahi

How Uber's CEO built a $9.8B cash-flow machine while preparing for AI to displace millions of workers.

VideoFeb 1, 2026

How to be a great leader

Leadership under pressure means absorbing stress and converting it into productive energy for your team.

VideoJan 7, 2026

The Biggest Marketing Opportunity You’re Sleeping On in 2026

Collectibles are becoming a mainstream lifestyle category, giving brands a new lever for trial, affinity, and audience reach.

PodcastDec 17, 2025

GaryVee x Poppi Co-Founder: The Only Marketing Video You Need To Watch | Fiserv w/ Allison Ellsworth

How Poppi's founder and Gary Vaynerchuk built brand loyalty by chasing real attention, not potential reach.

PodcastDec 5, 2025

The WRONG MINDSET Is Hurting Your Business | Simon Sinek

How adopting an infinite-game mindset helps business owners avoid short-termism and build lasting organizations.

PodcastNov 27, 2025

AI Expert: Here Is What The World Looks Like In 2 Years! Tristan Harris

AGI development is accelerating toward a winner-take-all outcome that most people have not been asked to accept.