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Leadership by John DemmaAug 15, 20179:52 pmMarch 23, 2018
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Maps of Meaning: Jordan Peterson’s genius guide to a meaningful life

Jordan B. Peterson’s Maps of Meaning is like the legend that unlocks maps of our lives. What follows is my summary of Peterson’s work.

Leadership by John DemmaJul 30, 20174:10 pmMarch 23, 2018
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My Predictions on the Rest of Game of Thrones, Based on Jordan Peterson’s Maps of Meaning

I think I know how the rest of Game of Thrones will play out. No spoilers, just guesses. Guesses based on Jordan B Peterson’s “Maps of Meaning”.

Leadership by John DemmaJun 20, 20178:45 amMarch 23, 2018
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Jack Demma, Warrior Kid (Demma’s Notes on Jocko Willink’s Way of the Warrior Kid)

There are difficult lessons for kids to learn and for parents to teach. One amazing resource for parents and kids is Jocko Willink’s “Way of the Warrior Kid”.

Leadership by John DemmaMay 13, 20173:43 pmMarch 23, 2018
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New Job, Mistakes, Travel, Family, and Discovering My “Why”

I have made some mistakes during my on-boarding, mostly centered around my ambition to start contributing quickly and my obsession with getting things done.

Leadership by John DemmaMar 4, 20178:16 pmMarch 23, 2018
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Announcement: The Next Demma Family Adventure

After nearly 12 years with Sleepy’s/Mattress Firm, our family has decided to take on a new challenge.

Leadership by John DemmaJan 23, 20172:41 pmMarch 23, 2018
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Demma’s Notes: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (or what I like to call The Parenting Bible)

The term “game-changer” is so overused today, but I can’t overstate how much parenting has changed for me since listening to “How to Talk”.

Leadership by John DemmaSep 23, 20167:18 amMarch 23, 2018
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Demma’s Notes: Learning to Eat Soup With A Knife

Learning to Eat Soup With a Knife by John Nagl uncovers common themes for effectively dealing with insurgent or non-conventional warfare.

Leadership by John DemmaSep 3, 20167:32 amMarch 23, 2018
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How to Create Great Team Building Exercises

Teamwork is important.

In fact, teamwork may be the most important competency for an organization operating in a world of complexity.

Leadership by John DemmaSep 3, 20167:05 amMarch 23, 2018
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#firstsevenjobs

  Dishwasher/busser Cigar telemarketer Pizza delivery/pizza maker Waiter Bartender Restaurant manager Sales manager  

Leadership by John DemmaJun 24, 20169:44 amMarch 23, 2018
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Maybe You’re Wrong About Participation Trophies Too

Participation trophies aren’t just a way to make everyone feel good about themselves. Maybe they’re that too, but they’re so much more to my son.

Leadership by John DemmaJun 23, 201610:00 pmJanuary 1, 2019
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My Top 5 Regrets From College (and few things I’d gladly do all over again) 

This is a pretty terrible advice letter for anyone college bound, but what can I tell ya. College was awesome. Try to enjoy it.

Leadership by John DemmaJun 16, 201611:05 amMarch 23, 2018
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Demma’s Notes: 5 Leadership Takeaways from Shoe Dog by Nike Founder Phil Knight

I’ve always been a Nike fanboy, but I never heard of Nike’s founder Phil Knight until my Audible app recently recommended his awesome new memoir Shoe Dog. I loved the book, so here’s a quick recap to maybe pique your interest in reading Shoe Dog for yourself.

Leadership by John DemmaMay 20, 20169:01 amMarch 29, 2018
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My Leadership Style Update: Be Like Water

Bruce Lee. Legendary Kung Fu master, martial artist, actor, philosopher, author, and one of my idols. He is perhaps best known for pioneering the martial arts style called Jeet Kune Do. An update to my post about describing My leadership style.

Leadership by John DemmaMay 3, 20167:25 amApril 2, 2018
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The Ultimate Leadership Skill

Hubris slays another Ancient Greek. “Pride comes before the fall,” says the bible. Gatsby was ruined by his own opulence and swagger. People have been warning other people through stories to stay humble for a long long time now.

Leadership by John DemmaApr 2, 20168:38 amApril 29, 2016

Fortune Favors the Offensive: 5 Principles of speed and aggression from history’s greatest generals

One of the great regrets of my life is not having served in the military. I’ve become painfully aware of my lack of service since moving to the D.C. area, where it feels like everyone […]

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