



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 …

Choices That Define Our Life
Your life is the sum of your choices. Not one decision. Not one moment. But the daily choices that quietly shape who you become. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black reveals the five choices that ultimately define every life. They may seem ordinary, but together they determine your…

250 Years - Freedom to BE
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, one question rises above all the celebrations: What were we set free to become? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black reflects on the meaning of freedom, responsibility, and courage in a nation founded on the ideals of liberty. Freedo…

Its Okay to Slow Things Down
n a world that never stops moving, maybe the most productive thing you can do… is slow down. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores why clarity is becoming one of the rarest leadership skills in our information-saturated culture. Every day, our brains are bombarded with the e…

Being Human 101
What does it mean to be human? In a world flooded with information, competing narratives, emotional reactions, and constant division, that question may be more important than ever. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black takes listeners back to the fundamentals of human behavior, lead…

Defining Pressure
What if the pressure you’re experiencing isn’t breaking you? What if it’s building you? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black tackles one of life’s greatest realities: pressure. Most people spend their lives trying to avoid it. Great leaders learn how to grow through it. Pressure …

Triangle of a Great Leader
What makes a great leader? Not talent. Not charisma. Not position. According to Mr. Black, great leaders are built on a triangle—and triangles are the strongest structures in creation. Remove one point and the structure weakens. Keep all three and it can withstand tremendous pressure. On this e…

You Choose Your Triangle
Every life is built on a triangle. The question is: Which one are you choosing? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores the power of the triangle—the most stable structure in nature and one of the most powerful patterns found throughout Scripture. Three points create strength…