Day 21 of Give the Gift of MORE brings the entire campaign together.

In this episode, I read from the book and explain what “More” actually means — not as hustle, not as incremental improvement, but as expansive, human growth in an age defined by artificial intelligence.

This is a conversation about leadership, not as a title or role, but as how we show up:

• in moments of pressure
• in moments of decision
• and in the quiet moments no one sees

I explore the difference between better and more, why growth mindset alone isn’t enough, and how the MORE leadership framework helps us remain uniquely human in an AI-first, always-on world.

This episode is for leaders, parents, coaches, and anyone asking:

How do I grow without losing what makes me human?

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Day 20 of Give the Gift of MORE is about what comes next.

These are not short-term forecasts or tool-specific bets. They are behavioral predictions based on convergence — multiple forces moving at once that together create a structural reset, similar to what happened with the internet in the 1990s.

In this episode, I share my five predictions for 2026 and beyond, focused on how power, leadership, communication, and human potential are shifting in an AI-first world.

The five predictions:

1. Standing still isn’t neutral
2. The rise of the individual over the enterprise
3. Majority women-led boardrooms will outperform
4. Digital-native boards create category winners
5. Email declines as Text Messaging becomes the system of work

These predictions are interconnected. Together, they describe a single truth:
power is shifting, leadership is becoming human-centric, and organizations must evolve or be outpaced.

The question is no longer what we can build with AI.
It’s who we choose to become.

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Day 18 of Give the Gift of MORE is personal.

In this episode, I share 18 moments that taught me more — moments of loss, resilience, rejection, generosity, love, leadership, and growth.

These experiences shaped who I am and ultimately led to The MORE Effect.

From being abandoned at 10, to being raised by two strong women, to early work, rejection, layoffs, fatherhood, coaching youth sports, understanding unconscious bias, women’s health, and three decades of therapy — these moments forged the framework. T

he MORE Effect didn’t come from theory.

It came from lived experience.

Giving the gift of MORE is more than giving a book — it’s giving someone the opportunity to understand themselves, reflect honestly, and become more.

The 18 moments that taught me MORE:

1. Being abandoned at 10
2. Being raised by two women
3. Working since age 11
4. Losing my grandfather
5. Playing sports (catcher)
6. Rejection from Notre Dame
7. Jewish generosity
8. The day I met my wife
9. Losing my mother
10. Being laid off twice
11. Becoming a father
12. Learning human-centric leadership
13. Coaching youth sports
14. Being told I was in the “old boys network”
15. Thursday night Zooms during COVID
16. Reading the Women in the Workplace report
17. Understanding menopause
18. 30 years of therapy

These moments didn’t weaken me.

They shaped The MORE Effect.

Standing Still Isn’t Neutral: Continuous Self-Improvement in the Age of AI

You’re either becoming more or falling behind — and in the age of AI, standing still is a risk we can’t afford.

As 2025 comes to a close, Jeremy Victor is joined by Perry Rearick, a 28-year U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and longtime builder in publishing and leadership, to reflect on what this year revealed about business, strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence.

This episode explores why continuous self-improvement is no longer a personal development idea, but a practical requirement in an AI-first, always-on world. The conversation moves from individual growth to collective progress, touching on how we adapt without losing our humanity.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why standing still is no longer neutral in work or life
• How continuous self-improvement applies to business, leadership, and careers
• How AI can amplify human growth rather than replace it
• What 2025 revealed about modernization and adaptation
• An introduction to NXT250 Works, a new social club for the modern professional focused on connection, community, and collective advancement

This conversation is part of the Give the Gift of MORE campaign — a reflection on how we modernize the way we work, live, and lead as we head into 2026.

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December 7th is a date that will live in infamy.

Day 7 of the Give the Gift of MORE campaign, we pause to honor Pearl Harbor, reflect on courage, and talk about the human traits that help us thrive in the age of AI.

In this episode, filmed in front of the photo of my father-in-law — a Vietnam veteran, police officer, and the man who taught me what fatherhood truly looked like — I share why the message “You get one life. How you spend your time is all you have.” is at the heart of The MORE Effect.

In today’s video, I talk about:

• -The significance of December 7, 1941 — and why we must still remember
• -FDR’s “infamy” speech and the power of leadership presence
• -The veteran community, moral injury, PTSD, and the veteran suicide crisis
• -My father-in-law’s story: Vietnam, service, sacrifice, and the final years of his life
• -Why presence, courage, hope & optimism (CHO) matter more now than ever
• -Why veterans have so much to teach the corporate world

Pearl Harbor reminds us of two essential truths:

1.There is real evil in the world, and freedom requires courage.
2. Life is short, uncertain, and deeply precious — and becoming More starts now.

Give the Gift of MORE this season

When you give someone The MORE Effect, you’re giving them more than a book:
You’re giving them possibility, courage, hope, optimism, and the framework to lead and live more fully in the age of AI.

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Give the Gift of MORE.

Today, I’m sharing an overview of The MORE Effect — a leadership field guide for thriving in an AI-first, always-on world.

Standing at the historic Moland House in Bucks County, next to the statue of Lafayette, I reflect on why this book exists and why it has become a gift to so many people who have read it early.

In this video, I walk through:

• Why The MORE Effect is not a shortcut book — it’s a human one
• The deeper meaning behind “Four Codes. Five Principles. 26 Traits. One Life.”
• How the tragedy of losing my mother at 56 shaped my belief in time, presence, and purpose
• Why modern leadership must evolve in the age of AI
• The three-section structure of the book
• How this framework helps people become more — personally and professionally

The MORE Effect is a field guide designed for anyone navigating the modernization of work, the overwhelm of the always-on world, and the quiet desire to grow into the best version of themselves.

If you’ve ever wondered how to lead, grow, and stay human in a rapidly accelerating world… this book is for you.

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Day 4 of the Give the Gift of More Campaign dives into one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — leadership traits: the courage to examine yourself honestly.

In this episode of Business at the Speed of AI, Jeremy Victor shares a remarkable story from Special Forces veteran Colonel (Ret.) Perry Rearick about Roger Donlon, the first Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. Despite surviving a five-hour attack, multiple wounds, and overwhelming odds, Donlon’s definition of courage wasn’t about combat heroics —
it was about telling the truth when the truth is hard.

Jeremy then reflects on his own leadership journey: a moment when well-intentioned humor was actually hurting someone, and how feedback forced him to confront a blind spot. This is what The More Effect calls Mindfulness & Mastery — the code that begins with deep self-awareness and the courage to grow.

Courage isn’t always loud.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is look in the mirror and tell yourself the truth.

If you're following the 25-day Give the Gift of More series, this episode is your reminder that becoming more starts within.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction: Day 4 of Give the Gift of More
00:40 – The Story of Roger Donlon, Medal of Honor Recipient
02:10 – What Donlon Teaches Us About Moral Courage
03:00 – Why Courage Shows Up in Quiet Moments
03:40 – Jeremy’s Story: When Humor Hurt Without Realizing
05:00 – The Power of Feedback & Self-Examination
07:00 – “People Remember How You Made Them Feel”
08:00 – Courage Isn’t Dramatic — It’s Honest
08:45 – Reflective Prompt: “What Would the Courageous Version of Me Have Done?”
09:30 – Why Courage Is the First Trait of The More Effect
10:00 – Closing & Day 5 Preview

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In today’s episode of Business at the Speed of AI, Jeremy Victor sits down with Special Forces veteran Perry Rearick to explore one of the most underestimated leadership traits in the modern workplace: courage.

From the battlefields of Iraq to the boardrooms of corporate America, courage is no longer about dramatic heroism — it’s about telling the truth, staying grounded under pressure, challenging outdated systems, and leading with emotional intelligence in an AI-first, always-on economy.

Together, Jeremy and Perry break down the three types of modern courage every leader needs:

1. Emotional Courage
Responding instead of reacting, maintaining control in moments of stress, and setting the emotional tone for those you lead.

2. Moral Courage
Telling the truth, giving honest feedback, speaking up for others, and standing firm in your values — even when it's uncomfortable.

3. Strategic Courage
Challenging biases, breaking legacy systems, modernizing how we work, and choosing long-term transformation over short-term comfort.

This conversation bridges military leadership, personal growth, and The More Effect leadership framework to reveal the practical, human skills that matter most in the age of AI.

If you’re a modern leader, manager, or professional navigating transformation — this is an episode you’ll come back to more than once.

This December, Jeremy is sharing 25 days of insight, reflection, and leadership inspiration based on his book The More Effect — a field guide for thriving in an AI-first, always-on world.

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Give someone the gift of personal growth — and the courage to become more.

00:00 – Opening & Introductions
01:00 – Why Courage Is the First Trait in The More Effect
02:00 – Perry’s Medal of Honor Mentor: The Truth About Courage
04:00 – The Quiet Moments That Require the Most Courage
05:00 – Jeremy’s Personal Challenge: Conflict Avoidance
06:45 – How Courage Shows Up in Professional Growth
08:00 – The Origin of CHOP: Courage, Hope, Optimism, Pursuit of All Three
09:30 – Is Courage Taught in the Military?
11:00 – The Weight of Leadership & Lives
12:45 – Corporate Courage vs. Combat Courage
14:30 – The Up-or-Out System in Military Leadership
17:00 – Why Values Matter More Than Bold Action
20:00 – Hard Decisions & Identity in Leadership
22:00 – Two Leadership Archetypes: Fire Breathers vs. Magnifiers of Good
24:30 – Emotional Courage: Responding vs. Reacting
25:30 – Perry’s Combat Story on Emotional Control
27:30 – Emotional Leadership in Customer Experience
29:00 – Moral Courage: Truth, Bias, and Protecting People
31:00 – Humor That Hurts: Jeremy’s Self-Reflection Moment
33:00 – The Loneliness of Leadership & The Weight of Words
35:00 – Strategic Courage: Breaking Legacy Systems
37:30 – Achievement Knows No Gender (Parity Now)
40:00 – Applying the Three Courage Types
42:30 – Truth-Telling During Layoffs: Leadership Realities
44:00 – Speaking Up and Ethical Leadership
46:00 – Redefining HARD & The Future of Courage
49:30 – Reflection Prompts for Courageous Leaders
52:00 – What the Courageous Version of You Would Do
53:30 – Give the Gift of More Campaign
54:30 – Closing Thoughts

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