Influence Today – Chet Tart and Terry Lyles - What I Learned from Prostate Cancer

learned three things from my battle with prostate cancer that apply directly to business and leadership:

1. Consistency. Every day for 38 days, I showed up for treatment. The process worked because of steady, disciplined action—not intensity, but consistency. In business, the same truth applies: sustained effort beats occasional bursts.

2. Alignment. On the treatment table, alignment had to be precise. If I was off by even a fraction, the laser would miss the target. In business, alignment is just as critical—between strategy and execution, vision and people. Small misalignments compound into major misses.

3. Culture. From beginning to end, the staff created an environment of care, respect, and professionalism. Their culture made a difficult process not only bearable but supportive. In business, culture defines the experience—both for your team and your customers.

Consistency, alignment, and culture—whether in health or in business—are not optional. They are the difference between surviving and thriving.