

The Measure of One's Life
How do you measure a life? By what you accomplish? What you earn? What you own? How many people know your name? Or is there a completely different measuring stick? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores an ancient question that every person eventually has to answer: What is…

Spelunking Plato's Cave
Why would someone choose a comfortable lie over an uncomfortable truth? Because truth can cost us something. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black ventures deeper into Plato’s Cave, exploring why human beings cling so tightly to beliefs, communities, identities, and familiar ways of…

Venture Into Plato's Cave
What if some of the things you are most certain about aren't actually true? We all see the world through beliefs shaped by our experiences, relationships, culture, fears, and communities. And while we may want the truth, confronting it can threaten the very things that make us feel safe. On this …

Lessons from the Blacktop - Sturgis ’26
Sometimes the best leadership lessons aren’t learned in a classroom, boardroom, or book. Sometimes they’re learned on the blacktop. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black takes listeners inside his experience serving at Sturgis 2026, a trip that became far more than a mission. It bec…

A Curious Leader
What separates a leader who simply manages people from one who truly understands them? Curiosity. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black goes deeper into the People Business, exploring what happens when leaders become curious about how people are wired, how relationships shape us, an…

The Schematics of Being Human
What if the way you think, react, connect, and lead isn’t random? What if there’s a blueprint running underneath it all? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black takes listeners inside the schematics of being human, exploring the mental and emotional programs that shape how we see ours…

Transformation Begins With Change
Transformation doesn’t happen by accident. It begins with a decision to change. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores the process of transformation and why every lasting change starts with a catalyst. Whether it’s a crisis, a conviction, or a calling, change is often the sp…

The Road Less Traveled
Sometimes the road to your calling takes far longer than you ever imagined. On this special episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black shares the powerful valedictorian address he delivered after completing a journey that took 42 years to finish—a journey marked by abuse, homelessness, military s…

Understanding is the Front Door to the People Business
Leadership begins with understanding. If you can't understand people, you can't truly influence them, develop them, or lead them. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explains why understanding is the front door of the People Business. Whether you're leading a company, raising a fa…

In the Fight of Your Life
Life is a battle. Not just the obvious battles we see around us, but the deeper battles that shape who we become. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores the six battles every person will face: Man vs. Nature – the unexpected storms of life Man vs. Man – conflict with others …