True success comes from aligning purpose, values, and peace—not just chasing profit. Keith Roberts blends ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern business strategy to help entrepreneurs lead with clarity and intention. Through the Oak Journal, he offers tools rooted in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to guide intentional living and ethical leadership. 

Keith shares how understanding suffering, embracing accountability, and letting go of ego can radically shift how we lead and live. His approach encourages leaders to prioritise time, peace, and purpose – building better businesses by focusing on what truly matters rather than just revenue or growth. 

Takeaways 
Ancient Buddhist principles can guide modern entrepreneurs through uncertainty and challenge. 
Daily reflection, meditation, and journaling create space for clarity and intentional action. 
Right livelihood means making money without compromising values or causing harm. 
Understanding suffering helps leaders face setbacks with resilience and perspective. 
Core values must be authentic, lived, and protected – even when money is at stake. 
Letting go of ego opens the door to more meaningful leadership growth. 
Time and freedom – not revenue – are the ultimate measures of wealth and success. 

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Books on this episode 
The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose by Keith Roberts https://amzn.to/3I7k1n5
The Eternal Flame: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Modern Leader by Keith Roberts 
https://amzn.to/4lzsfD2 

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/40y1eaL
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Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 

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True success comes from aligning purpose, values, and peace&mdash;not just chasing profit. Keith Roberts blends ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern business strategy to help entrepreneurs lead with clarity and intention. Through the Oak Journal, he offers tools rooted in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to guide intentional living and ethical leadership.&nbsp;
Keith shares how understanding suffering, embracing accountability, and letting go of ego can radically shift how we lead and live. His approach encourages leaders to prioritise time, peace, and purpose &ndash; building better businesses by focusing on what truly matters rather than just revenue or growth.&nbsp;
Takeaways&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ancient Buddhist principles can guide modern entrepreneurs through uncertainty and challenge.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Daily reflection, meditation, and journaling create space for clarity and intentional action.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Right livelihood means making money without compromising values or causing harm.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Understanding suffering helps leaders face setbacks with resilience and perspective.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Core values must be authentic, lived, and protected &ndash; even when money is at stake.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Letting go of ego opens the door to more meaningful leadership growth.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Time and freedom &ndash; not revenue &ndash; are the ultimate measures of wealth and success.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Follow Keith Roberts <a href="https://keithrobertsiii.com/">https://keithrobertsiii.com/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OakJournalMethod">https://www.youtube.com/c/OakJournalMethod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theoakjournalmethod/">https://www.instagram.com/theoakjournalmethod/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenman/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenman/</a>&nbsp;
Books on this episode The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose by Keith Roberts <a href="https://amzn.to/3I7k1n5">https://amzn.to/3I7k1n5</a> The Eternal Flame: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Modern Leader by Keith Roberts&nbsp; <a href="https://amzn.to/4lzsfD2">https://amzn.to/4lzsfD2</a>&nbsp;
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie <a href="https://amzn.to/40y1eaL">https://amzn.to/40y1eaL</a> Watch the episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners">https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners</a>&nbsp;
Newsletter &ndash; each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/</a>&nbsp;
Books &ndash; Learn more about our books <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/</a> Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO&nbsp; Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.&nbsp; Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.&nbsp;
Follow me: on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles">https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth">https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth</a>&nbsp;
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A place for the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers.
The Evolution Partners is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Giles. Join Brad as he engages in conversations with some of the world’s sharpest minds, learning a bit more about them and delving into what makes them tick.

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Each week Brad Giles talks with the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers who are helping to build great companies in their own way.
We learn how the work they’re doing is creating an impact and get to know a little bit more about them, and what makes them tick.

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