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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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.

Learn About The Book
www.themoreeffectbook.com

Get the book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVF8G3CH

Give the Gift of MORE Campaign
https://jeremyvictor.com/give-the-gift-of-more

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Give the Gift of MORE.

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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