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.

PodcastAug 4, 2023

The Power of Company Values

How a membership grocery CEO builds culture, curates products, and makes conscious consumption accessible at scale.

PodcastAug 1, 2023

The Comeback's Always Greater Than the Setback | Erik Qualman, Equalman – Unlocking Moves, Ep. 12

How embracing an awkward email handle, green glasses, and public vulnerability built a global personal brand.

PodcastJul 21, 2023

Passion and Success with Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds explains how anxiety, lean budgets, and authentic belief drive creative business success.

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.