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.

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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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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.

Order the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D453T5PW

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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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In a world obsessed with shortcuts, hacks, automation, and efficiency, we’ve forgotten something essential: becoming More requires self reflection and examination.

Welcome to Day 3 of my December campaign, Give the Gift of MORE, where each day I explore a different idea from my new book, The MORE Effect: Thriving in the Age of AI.

Today’s episode challenges the myth of effortless success popularized by the 4-hour workweek. While efficiency matters, it is not the foundation of a meaningful, examined, intentionally human life.

Socrates said it nearly 2,500 years ago:
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
And that remains true in the AI age.

In this episode we explore:

• Why shortcuts can’t replace courage, hope, and optimism
• Why becoming More requires investment, not avoidance
• A walkthrough of the MORE Leadership Framework — 26 traits across Mindfulness, Opportunity, Relationships & Execution
• The Five Principles of MORE — the guardrails for modern leadership
• How to examine your personal “Frequency of MORE”
• Why self-reflection is the only path to true growth

This isn’t about a four-hour workweek.
This is about a lifetime of becoming — and helping others become More.

Give the Gift of MORE

If you know someone with untapped potential, someone who needs hope, belief, or direction — this book is the framework for them.

📘 Order the book: https://TheMoreEffectBook.com

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Day 2 of 25 of December's Give the Gift of MORE Campaign
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Today, we explore why one of the very first readers of The MORE Effect (www.themoreeffectbook.com) told me that “everyone should read this book.” Her feedback shocked me—and it reminded me exactly why these principles matter today.

Last fall, while doing market research at Rice’s Flea Market in Bucks County, I met a woman named Cami. Using what I call the Connection Code—kindness, curiosity, and generosity—we struck up an unexpected and meaningful conversation.

A week later, after reading the book, she came back with a message that stopped me in my tracks. This episode is the story of that moment and the deeper message behind it:

The five Principles of MORE:
1. Time Is All You Have
2. Protect What’s Human
3. Give the Moment MORE
4. Honor Difference & Dialogue
5. Don’t Let the Device Control You

These principles are simple, memorable anchors designed to help us thrive in an AI-first, always-on world. They keep us grounded, human, present—and remind us who we want to become.

If you’re participating in the December campaign, consider giving someone the Gift of MORE today.
A friend. A colleague. A family member. Someone who’s navigating the pace of modern life and needs a reminder that they can become more.

My hope is simple:

If you know someone who has more potential than they currently see…

Give them the Gift of MORE.

If you know someone who needs encouragement, clarity, or direction…

Give them the Gift of MORE.

If you want to help someone reconnect to their humanity in the age of AI…

Give them the Gift of MORE.

Giving someone The MORE Effect is so much more than giving them a book.

You are giving the Gift of Becoming MORE.



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What if—as the world becomes more artificially intelligent—there was a book designed to help you stay uniquely human?

That book exists.
It’s The MORE Effect: Thriving in the Age of AI — a field guide for modernizing how we work, live, and lead in an always-on world.

In this Day 1 episode of Business at the Speed of AI, Jeremy Victor introduces the “Give the Gift of MORE” December series — 25 days of stories, lessons, and insights from the book.

You’ll learn about:
• The origin story of The MORE Effect – beginning with a scar at eight weeks old and a nickname redefined through courage, hope, and optimism.
• The Peak of the Tree, the prologue that shows why humanity rises through struggle, resilience, and light.
• The MORE Leadership Framework – 4 Codes, 5 Principles, 26 Human Traits, 1 Life.•
• Why generosity and helping others become More is the key to the endurance of human existence.

The Four Codes (Human Code for the Age of AI):
• Code of Presence
• Code of Possibility
• Code of Connection
• Code of Contribution

The Five Principles:

1.Time is all you have
2. Protect what’s human
3. Give the moment more
4. Honor difference & dialogue
5. Don’t let the device control you

This December, Give the Gift of MORE.

🎁 Order the book: https://TheMoreEffectBook.com

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Business at the Speed of AI – with Jeremy Victor & Contributor Perry Rearick

In this powerful Veterans Day conversation, Jeremy Victor is joined by retired Lieutenant Colonel Perry Rearick for an unfiltered, deeply human discussion on service, courage, community, and what it truly means to lead.

Together, they explore:

• The real meaning and origins of Veterans Day
• Why veterans rarely speak about their struggles—and how to support them
• The unseen bonds formed in military service, and why civilian life often struggles to replicate them
• Mental health, transition challenges, and the importance of simply asking, “Tell me…”
• Stories from WWII, Vietnam, and modern service that reveal the cost—and character—of those who serve
• How veterans bring an outcomes-oriented, purpose-driven mindset into corporate America
• What the military’s “task and purpose” model can teach today’s leaders
• Personal stories of courage, loss, and camaraderie that stay with you long after the episode ends

Jeremy and Perry also connect these lessons to The More Effect, discussing courage, empathy, and the human traits that will matter most as we move further into an AI-first world.

This episode is not just about honoring service—it’s about understanding it. And it’s about rediscovering the leadership principles that unite us, elevate us, and remind us what truly matters.

A thoughtful, heartfelt, and necessary conversation for anyone leading people, navigating change, or striving to become more.

00:00 Welcome to Business at the Speed of AI

00:38 Meet Perry Rearick: A Longtime Collaborator

01:17 Jeremy Victor's Journey and Insights

02:27 Honoring Veterans: A Deep Dive into Veterans Day

04:43 Personal Reflections on Military Service

05:57 The Importance of Community and Gratitude

10:15 Veterans' Mental Health and Seeking Help

18:29 Kurt Vonnegut: A Veteran's Story

25:03 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

25:57 Joining Life Science and Veteran Integration

26:32 Military Decision Making and Outcomes Orientation

27:43 Challenges of Bonding in Corporate America

29:56 The Importance of Having a Buddy

31:58 Military Terms and Humor

37:31 Reflecting on Veterans' Experiences

45:25 The More Effect and Unity

47:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts