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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Porters: Life Lessons from Death Stranding
24 Aug 2020

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Porters: Life Lessons from Death Stranding

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 0

What life lessons can we learn from Death Stranding? In this special feature, I look at how Kojima’s Death Stranding can teach us Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Thank you, to both Hideo Kojima and Stephen Covey … Continued

Video Game Quotes: Suikoden II on Leadership
16 Nov 2015

Video Game Quotes: Suikoden II on Leadership

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 0

To lead, you must first die in your mind. Let go of life, and embrace it!! ~ Kiba, Suikoden II Video game quotes to motivate and inspire!

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How Assumptions Interfere with Critical Thinking
19 Oct 2015

How Assumptions Interfere with Critical Thinking

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life | 1

“We make decisions based on what we think we know.” – Simon Sinek There is a common saying about assumptions: when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me. Here’s the hard part: we make assumptions all … Continued

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6 Life And Leadership Lessons From The Movie Pixels
27 Jul 2015

6 Life And Leadership Lessons From The Movie Pixels

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 0

“Looks like all the time spent playing video games has paid off.” I miss fun movies like I miss arcades. Thankfully, Pixels has a healthy dose of fun, laughs, and arcade nostalgia. A perfect Summer movie it’s lighthearted, comical, and … Continued

Adam Sandler, centipede, donkey kong, galaga, leadership, movies, pacman, pixels, retrogaming, Space Invaders
TED Talk: How Video Games Empower Real World Success
12 May 2015

TED Talk: How Video Games Empower Real World Success

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 0

It was my pleasure to be given the opportunity to speak at TEDxBocaRaton this past March. A special thank you to Becky Woodbridge and the entire team that made this event such an outstanding success! Please take a few minutes … Continued

adaptability, grit, success, TED, TEDX. TEDxBocaRaton, video games
The Book Has Arrived
15 Mar 2015

The Book Has Arrived

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life, Misc | 6

After what seems like a lifetime, it is finally here: The paperback version of my book (Kindle version available 3/28). Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life Here’s what others are saying about the … Continued

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Replay of Mastering The Game Q & A with GDL Entertainment
2 Mar 2015

Replay of Mastering The Game Q & A with GDL Entertainment

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life | 0

Special thanks to Chris Hatala of GDL Entertainment for having me on his show – he asks some really great questions as we dig into content from Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life … Continued

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Mastering The Game: Introduction
19 Feb 2015

Mastering The Game: Introduction

by Jon | posted in: Leadership, Life | 0

I’m so excited to share with you the introduction chapter to my new book – Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life. The full book will be available in March 2015 on Amazon. To stay updated … Continued

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What Final Fantasy Tactics Teaches Us About Leading Teams
12 Jan 2015

What Final Fantasy Tactics Teaches Us About Leading Teams

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 2

Teams are an essential part of success in organizations, large and small. Are you a manager leading a team of 9 or less employees? I know exactly how challenging it can be to build and maintain a team this size. … Continued

customer service, final fantasy tactics, growth, leadership, safety, strategy, teams
Change Management And Katamari Damacy
29 Dec 2014

Change Management And Katamari Damacy

by Jon | posted in: Leadership | 0

I love the Katamari Damacy Series. It is so quirky and odd, but very accessible and fun to play. Katamari Damacy, We Love Katamari, My and My Katamari, and Katamari Forever are all pretty much the same game. Sure you … Continued

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