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.

PodcastOct 8, 2025

Inspiration for Business Leadership

Simon Sinek shares frameworks on purpose-driven leadership, humble culture, and building trust through transparency.

PodcastOct 3, 2025

Brené Brown on courageous leadership | ReThinking with Adam Grant

Brené Brown explains how values, vulnerability, and honest conversation form the foundation of effective leadership.

VideoSep 24, 2025

The BEST Leaders Do THIS

The best leaders adapt their style to the situation rather than expecting their teams to adapt to them.

VideoSep 23, 2025

Brené Brown talks redefining leadership in a changing world

Brené Brown's new book links physical core strength to organizational health and leadership effectiveness.

PodcastSep 22, 2025

The Best Financial Advice You’ll Ever Hear

Morgan Housel explains why financial behavior, not intelligence or income, determines long-term wealth and contentment.

PodcastSep 3, 2025

How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused, and Be More Productive

Practical frameworks from Cal Newport on escaping pseudo-productivity, reclaiming focus, and building a work life with less stress.

VideoAug 15, 2025

How To Win In The New AI Creative Economy | Tea with GaryVee Episode 80

AI is dismantling creative industries, and the only winning move is deep execution skill, not ideas.

PodcastAug 14, 2025

How to Build a Magnetic Brand that Sells Itself ft. Seth Godin

Seth Godin reframes marketing as story-worthy product design, not platform hustle or follower accumulation.

VideoAug 13, 2025

AI + Social Media = The Biggest Opportunity of Our Lifetime | GaryVee @ Aspire4More Mastermind

AI and social media together create unprecedented business growth opportunities that most operators are still ignoring.