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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 30 MIN

Office Hours #855 | People-First Leadership, Elite Wealth Strategy & the Olympian Mindset for Business Success

from Office Hours with David Meltzer

Josh Block is a Michigan-based executive, leadership advocate, and author of People Matter at Work, a book that reimagines the workplace as one of the most transformative communities in our lives. As Chief Advisor of Block Imaging and founder of Cube Mobile Imaging, he champions a people-first philosophy built on the belief that when employees truly matter, businesses thrive and lives are changed. Rising from entry-level roles to president of his family’s company at age 29, Josh helped grow Block Imaging from $30 million to $215 million in revenue and from 50 to more than 400 team members worldwide, all while sustaining a 90% employee engagement rate. His latest work introduces the concept of breaking the “Me-Cycle” in favor of the collaborative “We-Cycle,” promoting cultures rooted in transparency, trust, and shared success. John C. James IV is a financial advisor at Iron Oaks Wealth Advisors, where he leads a bespoke private wealth practice serving executives, attorneys, and physicians. He specializes in delivering highly personalized financial strategies tailored to the complex needs of high-achieving professionals. With advanced training from a leading global wealth management institution and mentorship from industry leaders recognized by Forbes and Barron’s, John brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to his clients. His growing presence in the industry has also led to features on Bloomberg Live Television. Zwede Hewitt is a former Olympian and eight-time Track and Field All-American at Baylor University who has successfully transitioned into a tech entrepreneur and investor. At 36, he serves as Head of Partnerships and co-owner of Impakt AI, blending elite athletic discipline with innovation and leadership in technology. He is also recognized as the first Caribbean-based entrepreneur to raise venture capital from Silicon Valley, demonstrating his ability to compete and lead at the highest levels in both sports and business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh Block is a Michigan-based executive, leadership advocate, and author of People Matter at Work, a book that reimagines the workplace as one of the most transformative communities in our lives. As Chief Advisor of Block Imaging and founder of Cube Mobile Imaging, he champions a people-first philosophy built on the belief that when employees truly matter, businesses thrive and lives are changed. Rising from entry-level roles to president of his family’s company at age 29, Josh helped grow Block Imaging from $30 million to $215 million in revenue and from 50 to more than 400 team members worldwide, all while sustaining a 90% employee engagement rate. His latest work introduces the concept of breaking the “Me-Cycle” in favor of the collaborative “We-Cycle,” promoting cultures rooted in transparency, trust, and shared success. John C. James IV is a financial advisor at Iron Oaks Wealth Advisors, where he leads a bespoke private wealth practice serving executives, attorneys, and physicians. He specializes in delivering highly personalized financial strategies tailored to the complex needs of high-achieving professionals. With advanced training from a leading global wealth management institution and mentorship from industry leaders recognized by Forbes and Barron’s, John brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to his clients. His growing presence in the industry has also led to features on Bloomberg Live Television. Zwede Hewitt is a former Olympian and eight-time Track and Field All-American at Baylor University who has successfully transitioned into a tech entrepreneur and investor. At 36, he serves as Head of Partnerships and co-owner of Impakt AI, blending elite athletic discipline with innovation and leadership in technology. He is also recognized as the first Caribbean-based entrepreneur to raise venture capital from Silicon Valley, demonstrating his ability to compete and lead at the highest levels in both sports and business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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