Professor of Strategic Management Dr. Corrie Block Block, PhD, DBA

With over 25 years of experience working across 150+ organizations in 30+ countries, Corrie has spent his career at the intersection of strategy, psychology, and human potential. He is a Tier-1 Executive Coach trusted by senior leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. A best-selling author and Professor of Strategic Management, Corrie blends academic rigor with real-world relevance. His work is grounded in deep scholarship including Master’s degrees in Business and Leadership, a UK PhD, a Swiss DBA, and advanced certification in Artificial Intelligence from MIT - yet delivered in a way that is deeply human and immediately practical. Dr. Corrie is a Certified Executive Coach, Wellness Coach, NLP Level-2 Business Practitioner, Advanced Financial Statement Analyst, and Board-Certified Master Neuroplastician. But what truly sets him apart is not the breadth of his credentials - it’s his ability to translate complexity into clarity. As a natural storyteller and impact-driven instructor, Corrie doesn’t overwhelm leaders with frameworks. He equips them with insight, confidence, and direction helping them lead with purpose, think strategically, and create meaningful, lasting impact in the world.

The Spartan CEO Series Pillar 3: Discipline

This course is intended for existing or aspiring managers, and leaders looking to get an edge in business and stand out from their peers. In this Pillar we will look at the neurochemistry of motivation and discipline. By using brain hacks based on locus of control and activation energy, you will take control of your behavior and that of your team. We will also look at discipline from an organizational standpoint in the bias toward action, and how to leverage it for improved profitability.

  • Crush the Neurochemistry of Getting Things Done

  • Improve your profit margin through science-based leadership.

  • Master Thinking vs. Action Biases in Organizations

  • Learn Locus of Control in People and How to Influence it

  • Discover the Weakness of Motivation and the Strength of Discipline

  • Earn an accredited 9 CPD points when you complete all 6 Pillars

Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 Introduction to the Spartan CEO Program

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    2. A Note on Sources

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    1. Pillar 3: Discipline Trello Board

    1. 3.1 A Lesson in Doing What You Don’t Feel Like Doing

    2. 3.2 Why You Feel the Urge to Start Something

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    3. 3.3 How Dopamine Drives Motivation

    4. 3.4 Why Motivation Fades Faster Than You Think

    5. 3.5 Hijacking Part 1

    6. 3.6 Hijacking Part 2

    7. 3.7 Motivation is a Weak Force

    8. 3.8 Trading Motivation for Discipline

    9. 3.9 Addicted to Avoiding it

    10. 3.10 Farsighted Leadership

    11. 3.11 Activation Energy

    12. 3.12 Just Put Your Bag In The Car

    13. 3.13 Seconds Count

    14. 3.14 Internal vs. External Locus of Control

    15. 3.15 Hit The Fan

    16. 3.16 Internal VS External Motivation

    17. 3.17 The Power of Daily Choices

    18. 3.18 Shifting To An Internal Locus Of Control

    19. 3.19 Motivation Map

    20. 3.20 A Quick Assigment

    1. 4.1 Beyond Carrots and Sticks

    2. 4.2 Carrots and Sticks

    3. 4.3 A Better Way to Lead

    4. 4.4 Cultivating Ownership in Others

    5. 4.5 Building Discipline in Your Team

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    6. 4.6 Building Discipline: Quiz

    1. 5.1 The Trap of Overthinking

    2. 5.2 Pull the trigger

    3. 5.3 Nudge the bullet

    4. 5.4 Bias Toward Action: A Warning

    5. 5.5 Preventing Discipline Breakdowns

    6. 5.6 Organizational Discipline (Quiz)

    1. 5.1 Spartan Core Finisher

    2. 5.2 Defining Moments

    3. 5.3 Questions for Consideration

    4. 5.4 Conclusion: The Next Pillar

    5. 5.5 Pillar 3 Feedback Survey

About this course

  • $147.00
  • 40 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

THE SPARTAN CEO STORY

After years building companies and advising hundreds more

I realised top leadership knowledge was only helping a few. My programs boosted leadership, communication, and empowerment - ROI 788% - but millions were left behind. I decided to change that. This masterclass shares the strategies, stories, and science that top executives use so anyone ready to lead can gain the edge and transform their impact.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book definitely has earned a top 5 in my library and will be revisited multiple times in the years to come.” - Joey

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You’ll just be itching to go to work after reading this book by Dr Block. Well worded, filled with brilliant ideas. A must read!” - Magdolna


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I’ve been teaching this material to closed boardrooms and invitation-only executive retreats for years. This is your chance to get the edge that they have!!

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