Modules

This is the full 2026 module sequence for Chaos School.

Each module includes approximately one hour of recorded instruction, supported by a PDF slide deck for reference. Additional module resources, where available, can be accessed on the Resources page.

Remember, modules are progressive and must be completed in order. This page is your direct access point to each module in the system.

This page is updated periodically.

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Leadership 101: The Not-So-Basic Basics (Free)

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1. Introduction (3:44)

2. Fundamental 1 (8:10)

3. Fundamental 2 Part 1 (6:52)

4. Fundamental 2 Part 2 (5:05)

5. Fundamental 3 (13:17)

6. Conclusion (1:27)

7. Review Session #1 (40:10)

8. Review Session #2

Leadership Competency #1 - Thinking: Essentials

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1. Introduction (1:57)

2. Takeaways (1:41)

3. Takeaway 1 (8:41)

4. Takeaway 2 – The Crow (7:50)

5. Takeaway 3 – Concept Model (6:01)

6. Gaugamela (5:03)

7. Gaugamela Revisited (2:17)

8. Conclusion (2:43)

9. Review Session #1

10. Review Session #2

Leadership Competency #2 - Communication: Basics

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1. Basics Introduction (1:06)

2. What Is Communication (2:22)

3. Takeaways (1:44)

4. Takeaway 1 – Meaning (8:05)

5. Takeaway 2 – Definitions (6:32)

6. Takeaway 2 – Descriptions (3:47)

7. Takeaway 3 – 3x Basics (8:42)

8. Conclusion (2:48)

9. Review Session #1

10. Review Session #2

Leadership Competency #3 - Purposeful Communication

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1. Introduction (1:35)

2. Overview (0:59)

3. Situation (2:52)

4. Challenges (7:39)

5. Solution History (7:43)

6. Solution (9:06)

7. Example 1 (10:38)

8. Example 2 (9:05)

9. Example 3 (9:52)

10. Links Concept Model (4:58)

11. Next Steps (3:36)

12. Review Session #1

13. Review Session #2

Leadership Competency #4 - Planning: Basics

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1. Introduction (5:31)

2. Why Plan (7:16)

3. Challenges (6:40)

4. Goals (5:06)

5. Intro to Template (2:19)

6. The Template – 5 Paragraphs (4:04)

7. The Situation (6:22)

8. The Mission (10:12)

9. The Execution Paragraph (3:50)

10. Commander’s Intent (10:19)

11. Concept of Operation (5:43)

12. Decisive Point (6:26)

13. Essential Tasks (5:52)

14. Efforts (2:44)

15. Schedule (2:09)

16. Logistics (2:04)

17. Command (2:24)

18. Conclusion (4:43)

19. Review Session #1

20. Review Session #2

Leadership Competency #5 - Execution: Focus

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1. Focus Intro (2:26)

2. How to Focus – Overview (2:31)

3. What Is Focus (7:04)

4. Value of Focus (4:06)

5. Military Example (4:36)

6. Develop Your Focus (6:58)

7. Maintain Focus (6:47)

8. Distractions (8:54)

9. Focus Impacts (7:56)

10. Conclusion (1:29)

11. Review Session #1

12. Review Session #2

Self-Awareness

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1. Introduction (11:25)

2. What Is Self-Awareness (8:02)

3. Why Self-Awareness (10:51)

4. How To (10:19)

5. Behaviors (15:24)

6. Deliverable (4:35)

7. Review Session #1

8. Review Session #2

Personal Value Proposition

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1. Intro (2:02)

2. What Is Value Proposition (3:24)

3. Overview (2:12)

4. Four Categories – Individual vs Business (3:41)

5. Four Categories – Behaviors (1:41)

6. Four Categories – Personal History (1:54)

7. Four Categories – Driving Force (2:12)

8. Putting It Together (4:21)

9. Elevator Pitch (2:28)

10. What Does It Sound Like – Andrea 1 (1:44)

11. Andrea 2 (4:35)

12. Competitive Advantage (5:08)

13. Review Session #1

14. Review Session #2

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In Development — Coming Soon

Systems Management: Teamwork

Behavioral Adaptability

Measuring Chaos: The Basics

Identifying High Performers