Divine Inspiration 4/22/2025

Calling All to Lead in Our VUCA World

In the wake of tragedy and uncertainty, one thing is clear: the world is calling for leaders willing to step into the breach. We live in a VUCA environment—volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous—where passivity is not an option. The time to cultivate the Sheepdog mentality is now: vigilant, compassionate, and always ready to serve when others freeze in fear.

The true alpha doesn’t always lead from the front. Sometimes, the strongest leader is the quiet observer at the back of the pack, watching, protecting, ensuring no one is left behind. Leadership is not about barking orders; it’s about mastering yourself first—your awareness, your reactions, and your commitment to those you serve.

Daily disciplines are your foundation. Box breathing to steady the mind. Physical training to forge resilience. Visualization to align your purpose with action. These practices are not optional—they are the crucible in which warrior leaders are made. Integrate them, and you become the calm in the chaos, the protector who thrives and inspires others to rise.
Now is the moment to step up. Own your role as a Sheepdog—lead with courage, humility, and relentless commitment to the greater good. Stand firm in adversity, but lead with heart. That’s how we transform ourselves, our teams, and our communities.

Be Sheepdog strong.

The Mark Divine Show

Injury-Free Performance

Episode #513

Henry Abbott is an acclaimed journalist and author, best known for his in-depth reporting and storytelling in the NBA world. He founded TrueHoop, a leading basketball website and newsletter, and spent a decade at ESPN, where he led a 60-person team and helped transform NBA coverage. Beyond basketball, Henry’s passion for human movement and resilience inspired his new book, Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance. Raised in Portland, Oregon, he has a background in running and other sports, and draws insights from both elite athletes and wild animals.

Podcast Highlights:

I had an incredible conversation with journalist and author Henry Abbott about the deep connection between mindset, movement, and unlocking our body’s full potential. Henry dropped some powerful wisdom—those movement habits we think are “just the way we move”? They can be changed and rewired. We also explored how play and adaptability are the real secrets to long-term health. This episode is a great listen for anyone looking to move, heal, and perform better in life.

–> Listen to episode #513 with Henry Abbott

The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings.

— Kakuzō Okakura

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