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 episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black ventures into Plato's Allegory of the Cave to explore one of leadership's most important questions: Why do people resist the truth, even when the truth could set them free?

For Plato's prisoners, shadows were reality because shadows were all they had ever known. When one prisoner finally encountered the light, it was painful and disorienting. And when he returned to share what he had discovered, the others didn't celebrate. They resisted.

More than 2,000 years later, the cave remains a powerful picture of human behavior.

Mr. Black connects Plato's allegory with Jesus' words, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free," along with insights from psychology and neuroscience to examine why truth can be so difficult to face.

This episode explores:
Why familiar beliefs can feel true simply because we've lived with them for so long
How cognitive dissonance, fear, group identity, and past experiences influence what we're willing to believe
Why belonging can sometimes become more important than accuracy
How today's echo chambers can become modern versions of Plato's cave
Why discomfort isn't necessarily a reason to retreat
How leaders can help people confront difficult truths without shaming or forcing them

Mr. Black is also joined by two recent graduates of Team 909 from Leadership Awakening, sharing what happened when they confronted truths about themselves and began experiencing freedom on the other side.

Because transformational leadership isn't about standing outside the cave yelling at everyone still inside.

It's about having the courage to examine your own shadows, walk toward the light, and then return for others with patience, humility, wisdom, and love.

Truth can disrupt. Truth can hurt. Truth can heal. And truth can set you free.

The question is whether you're willing to leave the cave.

Inspiration. Education. Application.

When you live your life like it matters… it does.

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 episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black ventures into Plato's Allegory of the Cave to explore one of leadership's most important questions: Why do people resist the truth, even when the truth could set them free?
For Plato's prisoners, shadows were reality because shadows were all they had ever known. When one prisoner finally encountered the light, it was painful and disorienting. And when he returned to share what he had discovered, the others didn't celebrate. They resisted.
More than 2,000 years later, the cave remains a powerful picture of human behavior.
Mr. Black connects Plato's allegory with Jesus' words, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free," along with insights from psychology and neuroscience to examine why truth can be so difficult to face.
This episode explores:
<ul>
<li>Why familiar beliefs can feel true simply because we've lived with them for so long</li>
<li>How cognitive dissonance, fear, group identity, and past experiences influence what we're willing to believe</li>
<li>Why belonging can sometimes become more important than accuracy</li>
<li>How today's echo chambers can become modern versions of Plato's cave</li>
<li>Why discomfort isn't necessarily a reason to retreat</li>
<li>How leaders can help people confront difficult truths without shaming or forcing them</li>
</ul>
Mr. Black is also joined by two recent graduates of Team 909 from Leadership Awakening, sharing what happened when they confronted truths about themselves and began experiencing freedom on the other side.
Because transformational leadership isn't about standing outside the cave yelling at everyone still inside.
It's about having the courage to examine your own shadows, walk toward the light, and then return for others with patience, humility, wisdom, and love.
Truth can disrupt. Truth can hurt. Truth can heal. And truth can set you free.
The question is whether you're willing to leave the cave.
Inspiration. Education. Application.
When you live your life like it matters&hellip; it does.

Our World and our country are changing rapidly.  Things are confusing, and it seems like many of us are under assault.  What to do?  Turn on your radio for an HOUR OF POWER.  Way of Warrior Podcast brings clarity to the confusion and an understanding of how we can be manipulated into thinking and doing things without our conscious awareness. If you want to change your world, you must change your thinking. Mr. Black helps you understand all three parts of the human experience: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. Previously titled, Like It Matters Radio, is radio, Like It Matters: Inspirational, Educational and Applicational. Mr. Black is creator and host of Like It Matters Radio.  Mr. Black has been inspiring radio audiences since 2015, and we can proudly say, “There is nothing on the radio like it”. Black reminds many of Paul Harvey, with his storytelling and common-sense approach to the issues of the day.  Your Radio Life Caddy brings his 30 years of Leadership Training/Development and Coaching with a unique blend of the psychological disciplines of Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Logotherapy, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Multiple Intelligences, biology, physiology, and the science of Right/Left Brain development into an entertaining and educational journey for an hour. Mr. Black takes this frame, as a launching pad, as he encourages and delves into issues of the day. His emotionally intelligent approach deals with Personal Development, political issues, and social patterns in a powerful way; sprinkled with stories, poetry, the Word of God, and humor- creating an HOUR OF POWER that will leave listeners thinking bigger thoughts, and seeing a bigger picture! Listen to Like It Matters Radio daily, reclaiming your power and your freedom! Less

Follow the show:
 Website 
 Facebook 

Our World and our country are changing rapidly.  Things are confusing, and it seems like many of us are under assault.  What to do?  Turn on your radio for an HOUR OF POWER.  Way of Warrior Podcast brings clarity to the confusion and an understanding of how we can be manipulated into thinking and doing things without our conscious awareness. If you want to change your world, you must change your thinking. Mr. Black helps you understand all three parts of the human experience: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. Previously titled, Like It Matters Radio, is radio, Like It Matters: Inspirational, Educational and Applicational. Mr. Black is creator and host of Like It Matters Radio.  Mr. Black has been inspiring radio audiences since 2015, and we can proudly say, “There is nothing on the radio like it”. Black reminds many of Paul Harvey, with his storytelling and common-sense approach to the issues of the day.  Your Radio Life Caddy brings his 30 years of Leadership Training/Development and Coaching with a unique blend of the psychological disciplines of Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Logotherapy, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Multiple Intelligences, biology, physiology, and the science of Right/Left Brain development into an entertaining and educational journey for an hour. Mr. Black takes this frame, as a launching pad, as he encourages and delves into issues of the day. His emotionally intelligent approach deals with Personal Development, political issues, and social patterns in a powerful way; sprinkled with stories, poetry, the Word of God, and humor- creating an HOUR OF POWER that will leave listeners thinking bigger thoughts, and seeing a bigger picture! Listen to Like It Matters Radio daily, reclaiming your power and your freedom! Less
Follow the show:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.likeitmattersradio.com"> Website </a></li>
<li><a href="https://facebook.com/limradio"> Facebook </a></li>
</ul>

Like It Matters Radio with Scott V. Black

Are you sick and tired of getting what you are getting out of life?  If you keep doing what you are doing, then you will continue to get what you are getting!  If you want more out of life, out of relationships, and out of yourself, then it is time to fiht the good fight with Way of Warrior. You have everything you need to live the life you want and deserve! This podcast gives you the tools you need to create your life's ultimate experience! You will learn the secrets to how you work, and how to change what you are currently doing, to get what you want and desire out of life.

Way of Warrior with Scott V. Black is a weekly podcast that helps the listener regain and retain their personal power and freedom. 

Host, Scott V. Black, has been in the field of human potential for almost 30 years, helping people transform their lives and live life in the Way of Warrior. As a Master Practitioner of NLP, he also brings the disciplines of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Logo Therapy, Emotional Intelligence, Constant and Never-Ending Improvement, and the knowledge of the Word of God to help people achieve their dreams and vanquish their demons.  In addition to the simplification of psycho-therapy, Scott makes the show entertaining, with some humor and storytelling. If "GOODNUFF", is no longer good enough, if you desire more hope and more passion in your experience- then you have found your podcast home. 

Are you sick and tired of getting what you are getting out of life?  If you keep doing what you are doing, then you will continue to get what you are getting!  If you want more out of life, out of relationships, and out of yourself, then it is time to fiht the good fight with Way of Warrior. You have everything you need to live the life you want and deserve! This podcast gives you the tools you need to create your life's ultimate experience! You will learn the secrets to how you work, and how to change what you are currently doing, to get what you want and desire out of life.
Way of Warrior with Scott V. Black is a weekly podcast that helps the listener regain and retain their personal power and freedom. 
Host, Scott V. Black, has been in the field of human potential for almost 30 years, helping people transform their lives and live life in the Way of Warrior. As a Master Practitioner of NLP, he also brings the disciplines of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Logo Therapy, Emotional Intelligence, Constant and Never-Ending Improvement, and the knowledge of the Word of God to help people achieve their dreams and vanquish their demons.  In addition to the simplification of psycho-therapy, Scott makes the show entertaining, with some humor and storytelling. If "GOODNUFF", is no longer good enough, if you desire more hope and more passion in your experience- then you have found your podcast home.

Like It Matters Radio - Living Life Like it Matters with Scott V. Black

Venture Into Plato's Cave

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 became a lesson in people, pain, conflict, leadership, and his own heart.

Mr. Black went to Sturgis to serve a group of people he once avoided and assumed he had little in common with. What he found was a powerful reminder that underneath the differences, people are people. We carry wounds. We disappoint each other. We make mistakes. We want to belong. And we all need grace.

Through stories straight from his audio journal, Mr. Black shares three major leadership lessons the blacktop taught him:
The Power of Awareness – You cannot change what you cannot see, heal what you cannot name, or lead what you do not understand.
The Stewardship of Power – Power doesn’t create character, it reveals what’s already there. Leadership isn’t about having authority over people; it’s about using influence to serve, protect, reconcile, and build.
The Courage to Confront – Avoiding conflict doesn’t make it disappear. It gives hurt, resentment, and misunderstanding time to grow.

You’ll hear the story of a simple seven-minute confrontation that turned tension into tears, humility, hugs, and reconciliation. It became a living example of what happens when a leader chooses courage over comfort.

But Sturgis also became a mirror.

Mr. Black gets personal about his own patterns of avoiding confrontation, the cost of allowing unresolved issues to grow, and what God revealed when he finally had the space to become aware of what was happening inside himself.

Because leadership isn’t about having people figured out.

It’s about continually learning people, understanding yourself, stewarding your influence, and having the courage to deal with what’s real.

People will disappoint you.

You will disappoint people.

You will even disappoint yourself.

But God is still working.

These are the lessons from the blacktop.

Inspiration. Education. Application.

When you live your life like it matters… it does.

Sometimes the best leadership lessons aren&rsquo;t learned in a classroom, boardroom, or book.
Sometimes they&rsquo;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 became a lesson in people, pain, conflict, leadership, and his own heart.
Mr. Black went to Sturgis to serve a group of people he once avoided and assumed he had little in common with. What he found was a powerful reminder that underneath the differences, people are people. We carry wounds. We disappoint each other. We make mistakes. We want to belong. And we all need grace.
Through stories straight from his audio journal, Mr. Black shares three major leadership lessons the blacktop taught him:
<ul>
<li>The Power of Awareness &ndash; You cannot change what you cannot see, heal what you cannot name, or lead what you do not understand.</li>
<li>The Stewardship of Power &ndash; Power doesn&rsquo;t create character, it reveals what&rsquo;s already there. Leadership isn&rsquo;t about having authority over people; it&rsquo;s about using influence to serve, protect, reconcile, and build.</li>
<li>The Courage to Confront &ndash; Avoiding conflict doesn&rsquo;t make it disappear. It gives hurt, resentment, and misunderstanding time to grow.</li>
</ul>
You&rsquo;ll hear the story of a simple seven-minute confrontation that turned tension into tears, humility, hugs, and reconciliation. It became a living example of what happens when a leader chooses courage over comfort.
But Sturgis also became a mirror.
Mr. Black gets personal about his own patterns of avoiding confrontation, the cost of allowing unresolved issues to grow, and what God revealed when he finally had the space to become aware of what was happening inside himself.
Because leadership isn&rsquo;t about having people figured out.
It&rsquo;s about continually learning people, understanding yourself, stewarding your influence, and having the courage to deal with what&rsquo;s real.
People will disappoint you.
You will disappoint people.
You will even disappoint yourself.
But God is still working.
These are the lessons from the blacktop.
Inspiration. Education. Application.
When you live your life like it matters&hellip; it does.

Lessons from the Blacktop - Sturgis ’26

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, and why connection can be one of the most powerful forces for change.

At the center of the conversation is Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), an interdisciplinary approach that brings together neuroscience, psychology, attachment theory, sociology, trauma research, systems theory, and more to better understand the connection between the brain, mind, and relationships.

The core idea is powerful: we are shaped through relationships.

Mr. Black explores the importance of attunement, the ability to genuinely see, hear, understand, and respond to another person. Great leadership isn’t simply telling people what to do. It’s creating the trust, safety, connection, and accountability that allow people to grow.

This episode explores:
How relationships shape the brain, beliefs, identity, and behavior
Why neuroplasticity means our patterns are capable of changing
How people help regulate one another through presence, empathy, and connection
Why integration of emotion, logic, identity, relationships, and purpose matters
The importance of becoming a safe person through presence, grace, and truth
How understanding people helps leaders build healthier people, cultures, and organizations

And while human behavior follows recognizable patterns, every person is still completely unique. That’s why leadership requires curiosity. You cannot assume you already know someone’s story, motivations, fears, strengths, or internal wiring.

People are not problems to manage. They’re people to understand.

If you want to build better organizations, stronger relationships, and healthier cultures, become curious about the people in front of you.

Because we’re all in the People Business.

Inspiration. Education. Application.

When you live your life like it matters… it does.

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, and why connection can be one of the most powerful forces for change.
At the center of the conversation is Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), an interdisciplinary approach that brings together neuroscience, psychology, attachment theory, sociology, trauma research, systems theory, and more to better understand the connection between the brain, mind, and relationships.
The core idea is powerful: we are shaped through relationships.
Mr. Black explores the importance of attunement, the ability to genuinely see, hear, understand, and respond to another person. Great leadership isn&rsquo;t simply telling people what to do. It&rsquo;s creating the trust, safety, connection, and accountability that allow people to grow.
This episode explores:
<ul>
<li>How relationships shape the brain, beliefs, identity, and behavior</li>
<li>Why neuroplasticity means our patterns are capable of changing</li>
<li>How people help regulate one another through presence, empathy, and connection</li>
<li>Why integration of emotion, logic, identity, relationships, and purpose matters</li>
<li>The importance of becoming a safe person through presence, grace, and truth</li>
<li>How understanding people helps leaders build healthier people, cultures, and organizations</li>
</ul>
And while human behavior follows recognizable patterns, every person is still completely unique. That&rsquo;s why leadership requires curiosity. You cannot assume you already know someone&rsquo;s story, motivations, fears, strengths, or internal wiring.
People are not problems to manage. They&rsquo;re people to understand.
If you want to build better organizations, stronger relationships, and healthier cultures, become curious about the people in front of you.
Because we&rsquo;re all in the People Business.
Inspiration. Education. Application.
When you live your life like it matters&hellip; it does.

A Curious Leader

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 ourselves, other people, and the world around us.

Many of these patterns begin forming early in life. They become our internal operating system, influencing what we believe about safety, love, trust, belonging, worth, and identity. Some of those programs serve us well. Others may have helped us survive one season but continue running long after we need them.

Using Schema Therapy, Mr. Black explores the traditional 5 Domains and 18 Early Maladaptive Schemas, showing how deeply rooted patterns can influence our relationships, work, self-talk, and leadership.

But understanding the schematic is only the beginning.

This episode breaks down five steps for changing the program:
Awareness – Recognize the pattern that's running
Compassion – Understand why it developed
New Experiences – Create evidence that challenges the old program
Repetition – Strengthen healthier responses over time
Support – Surround yourself with people who reinforce growth

Because the brain isn't fixed. Through neuroplasticity and new experiences, old patterns can be questioned, updated, and replaced.

And that's especially important for leaders.

The way you show up can reinforce another person's old programming, or it can become part of the environment that helps them build something healthier.

You can look at the schematic.

You can recognize the pattern.

And you can begin changing the program.

This is an Hour of Power about understanding yourself, understanding others, and becoming better at the business we're all in: the People Business.

Inspiration. Education. Application.

When you live your life like it matters… it does.

What if the way you think, react, connect, and lead isn&rsquo;t random?
What if there&rsquo;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 ourselves, other people, and the world around us.
Many of these patterns begin forming early in life. They become our internal operating system, influencing what we believe about safety, love, trust, belonging, worth, and identity. Some of those programs serve us well. Others may have helped us survive one season but continue running long after we need them.
Using Schema Therapy, Mr. Black explores the traditional 5 Domains and 18 Early Maladaptive Schemas, showing how deeply rooted patterns can influence our relationships, work, self-talk, and leadership.
But understanding the schematic is only the beginning.
This episode breaks down five steps for changing the program:
<ul data-start="1065" data-end="1365">
<li data-section-id="eemjnj" data-start="1065" data-end="1119">Awareness &ndash; Recognize the pattern that's running</li>
<li data-section-id="ahhmd8" data-start="1120" data-end="1166">Compassion &ndash; Understand why it developed</li>
<li data-section-id="y4it66" data-start="1167" data-end="1238">New Experiences &ndash; Create evidence that challenges the old program</li>
<li data-section-id="keb03j" data-start="1239" data-end="1298">Repetition &ndash; Strengthen healthier responses over time</li>
<li data-section-id="xyj8w2" data-start="1299" data-end="1365">Support &ndash; Surround yourself with people who reinforce growth</li>
</ul>
Because the brain isn't fixed. Through neuroplasticity and new experiences, old patterns can be questioned, updated, and replaced.
And that's especially important for leaders.
The way you show up can reinforce another person's old programming, or it can become part of the environment that helps them build something healthier.
You can look at the schematic.
You can recognize the pattern.
And you can begin changing the program.
This is an Hour of Power about understanding yourself, understanding others, and becoming better at the business we're all in: the People Business.
Inspiration. Education. Application.
When you live your life like it matters&hellip; it does.

Venture Into Plato's Cave

In 1 playlist(s)

Like It Matters Radio - Living Life Like it Matters with Scott V. Black

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips