Third Monkey Productions LLC

Tag: martialarts

  • Mentorship in Leadership

    The Sensei – Sempai Dynamic In traditional martial arts, the relationship between sensei (teacher), sempai (senior practitioner), and beginners establishes a structured system for learning, accountability, and development. This hierarchy is not about status, it is about responsibility, knowledge transfer, and performance improvement. When applied to business and leadership, this model offers a practical framework…

  • The Power of Gratitude by Gene Burke

    Gratitude is a transformative force that enriches our lives, fostering deeper connections and a profound sense of fulfillment. One powerful method to cultivate gratitude is through the Japanese practice of Naikan, which offers structured self-reflection to enhance our understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Naikan, meaning “inside looking” or “introspection,” is a structured method of…