+++ IT'S IN THE GENIUS +++

You may have heard the phrase, "It's in the genes!" Right?

Normally when the phrase is used as a way of highlighting skills, it is generally used in a celebratory way to make sure you know this is something that cannot be duplicated because it is in the genes.

I tend to see this a lot in the sports industry as players celebrate their skills and pridefully proclaim where those kinds of skills originate.

But when last have you heard someone say, "It's in the genius?"

I would dare say, very little or never.

Well, this episode, even though it doesn't use the "it's in the genius" phrase, implies that leaders who tap into their zone of genius and find their true self are almost unstoppable. Take a listen as our guest - Ana Liebel - explains.

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Who is ANA LIEBEL?

Anna is a leadership and team development consultant, a global citizen with a Ukrainian heart, and a tech project manager dedicated to people growth.

With an education from three European countries, 6+ years of project management experience within various industries, and leading cross-functional and international teams, Anna is well-equipped to bring a new perspective to the challenges that modern leaders are occupied with.

Anna helps leaders reclaim their genius zone by eliminating reactivity, transforming their leadership, and becoming catalysts of a thriving company culture.

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+++ SYNERGY FLOW +++

Have you ever been someplace where the synergy was so strong that you immediately felt like this is where you needed to be?

And when that happened, do you remember how motivated you were to do whatever you could to contribute something of value to the environment?

That's the power of synergy.

It's the result of combining forces that ultimately impact the bottom-line.

This is what many companies lack and that is why in this episode, our guest Karen Jenkins - provides us with very practical advice on how we can create a synergetic work environment. Take a listen.

Who is KAREN JENKINS?

Karen is the president and CEO of KRJ Consulting, a full-service consulting firm providing companies and their employees with the skills and resources to become more committed to their performance, empowered to effect change, and better prepared for the journey ahead.

With over 30 years of experience, Karen is a recognized speaker, author, and leadership consultant, equipping executives with the necessary tools to create results-driven organizational change.

CONTACT:

https://krjconsulting.com

https://twitter.com/KarenRJenkins

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+++ ALWAYS ESSENTIAL +++

How often have you heard the terms non-essential and essential as it relates to the pandemic and lock-downs? Have you, like me, ever wondered who determines something or someone as essential?

To classify something or someone as essential means everything or everyone else is non-essential. Is that what is being conveyed?

Here's what I know, the label of essential is determined by who is in need at the moment. 

To the hungry, it's the one who provides food.

To the thirsty, it's the one who provides a drink.

To the homeless, it's the one who provides shelter. 

Having said that, I believe the term essential can be used in the context of skills. 

Every successful leader became successful because they mastered a few essential skills.

In this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show, our guests - Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, will help us understand what leadership essential skills are needed to succeed in today's workplace.

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Who are BRETT M. COOPER & EVANS KERRIGAN

Brett M Cooper and Evans Kerrigan are Co-Founders of Integris Performance Advisors and Co-Authors of the new best-selling book, Solving the People Problem: Essential Skills You Need to Lead and Succeed in Today's Workplace.

CONNECT here:

SolvingThePeopleProblem.com

GET YOUR FREE SURVEY: Survey at https://solvingthepeopleproblem.com/disc-eq/ (Access code: KINGSLEY)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettmcooper/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanskerrigan/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanskerrigan

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+++ KILLING SO SOFTLY +++

There's an oldie but goodie song that was very popular in the 70's sung by the Fugees, entitled: Killing me softly that I loved. 

The chorus went like this:

"Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly with his song "

I know this might be dating me and maybe you if you remembered it. If you don't, no worries because it is really not the point.

The phrase "killing me softly" captures what happens within an organization where leaders are the "killers" but it's happening so softly, that it goes unnoticed until it's too late.

Do you know leaders like that?

Have you ever worked for one like that? Would you agree they are killing the business?

As you listen to this episode, see if you can identify any of these 5 leaders who are business "killers."

I believe they are the ones that the phrase "people don't leave companies, they leave bosses," are about. Let me know if you agree.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

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P.S. The new Facebook Group is opened for leaders who want to succeed where others failed and become the leader everyone loves and wants to follow. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eoleader

+++ TOO TOXIC, I'M OUT +++

Have you ever been surrounded by toxic co-workers or find yourself working for a toxic boss?

Do you remember what it was like or are you currently going through the pain of one?

It's not a nice environment to be in.

You feel stuck because you may need the money but you wish you could be somewhere else.

You go to work and just do what you have to do and leave. Right?

When this happens, I blame the leader. Do you?

He or she can or should be doing something about it. Unfortunately, if they are the toxic ones, you are simply out of luck. You only have one option ... I'm out!

Today's guest - Robertson Stewart - discusses the consequences of a toxic workplace and what leaders can do to prevent it. 

Here's a brief description of Robertson and how you can connect with him.

BIO:

Robertson, is an author, lecturer at many schools in Paris, and a management consultant. His book is entitled: “The Incredible Value of Employee Power: How to gain competitive advantage by treating your employees well” 

He believes that being nice to your employees creates a competitive advantage.

Contact Rob:

Email: Robstewart184@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertson-hunter-stewart-90538b1a/

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+++ MAKEOVER OPPORTUNITY +++

There are so many makeover-shows that adding one more makeover to the mix could easily cause you to go "Oh no, not another one."

If that is your first reaction, I fully understand.

But could you humor me and not be so quick to conclude this is another one?

Because it really isn't.

This episode is like a master-class by our guest expert - Paul Grau Jr - on how the DiSC assessment is used in helping to identify people's strengths and how it shows up in the workplace.

With this information, you as a leader or an employee will gain insights into why certain people behave the way they do, including you. 

PAUL GRAU JR's BIO:

• Paul is an Air Force Veteran where he served 26 years. After his career in the Air Force came to an end he started his own Leadership Coaching business and loves developing leaders and improving communication while minimizing negative conflict. He works a lot with the DISC assessment to increase productivity.
• To contact Paul Grau Jr, please use the following links: Www.RunToYourChallenges.com or www.CurrentLeadershipCoaching.com

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+++ EXTROVERT DILEMMA +++

Do you know an extrovert?

Are you an extrovert?

Do you know that they can be annoying to someone who is wired quite the opposite from them and without self-awareness, can cause harm to relationships around them?

They are great "cheerleaders" and the world needs them, but they have some limitations that undermine their credibility. 

However, because of their persuasive strengths, they tend to compensate until their greatest fear becomes their reality.

In this episode, you'll hear what their greatest fear is plus about the other qualities that could work for them or against them.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

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+++ D-DAY +++

When most people hear the phrase D-Day, they generally think of it being a war-associated phrase. I'm one of those.

But to some people, it may mean something else.

What does it mean to you?

Another way some have thought about it is that it's decision day.

I have used the decision-day more often than that of the war-association.

However, it could mean a number of other things.

In this episode, it means a personality style known as Dominant. It is based upon the universally known DiSC assessment. You will have a chance to see what this style of leadership does and how it could be an asset or a liability.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

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+++ LIKE THE PLAGUE +++

There are a number of precautions I take to avoid certain things in life such as the spread of germs. 

I hate it when I'm in a crowded space and someone lets out a huge sneeze and not cover their mouth.

They'll put their head to the side or face down towards the ground as if the ground or space is going to absorb their germs. Uggh! Disgusting!

Do you feel that way too?

When that happens I try to quickly cover my nostrils.

Like my attempt to avoid acquiring someone else's germs, leaders need to make every attempt to avoid these following 7 behaviors.

In full transparency, these are taken from an article my friend Brigette Hyacinth posted on her LinkedIn page. Here's the link to the full article if you are interested.

In this episode, you'll hear how these behaviors can have an enormous impact, in a negative way, on any organization.

These are complete deal breakers:

1. Micromanaging
2. Picking favorites
3. Taking credit for employees' work or successes.
4. Ignoring feedback - Not listening
5. Leaders who don't Listen 
6. Not standing up for employees 
7. Overworking employees.
8. Overlooking or not recognizing employees' contributions.

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+++ END A STANDOFF +++

Have you ever been in a conflict with someone that lasted longer than it should?

Are you in one now that's dragging on and on and on with no seemingly end in sight?

Are you waiting for someone who have offended you to make the first move but nothing has happened?

If this describes you, you are in a STANDOFF.

The question is, how do you end it? Is it possible?

There's no guarantee that what is suggested on this show is going to end it. But you'll discover some ideas as to what you could do that even if it doesn't end it, you can move on without the weight of it.

Take a listen and see if this resonates and let me know.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

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+++ FASTEST READER +++

When I look at my bookshelf and see how many books I have not read and those which I've started and not completed, I just wish ...

... I wished I read faster

... I wished I could remember more of what I read even a few minutes ago

... I wished I had a systemized way to improve my reading speed and retention capability

Am I the only one like this? Do you relate?

What if you could change that? What if there was an easy way to make it happen?

In this episode, you'll hear from Guinness World Book of Records fastest reader - Howard Berg - discuss how you could do this and learn how to become a more effective leader.

Also, you'll have an opportunity to save on his courses by using the CODE: GRANT10. This is his gift to the listeners of this show.

You can find other FREE RESOURCES at berglearning.com. This is also where you can connect with Howard.

This episode is jammed pack with practical ideas on how you could start improving your reading today.

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+++ GUILTY AS CHARGED +++

How easy is it to blame or point the finger to others for something that we are guilty of.

Do you know anyone who does that?

Do you do that?

We all are at some point guilty as charged. No one can say I've never done it.

When people are leaving the workplace in droves or are less engaged in their work, some leaders are quick to point the finger and not take responsibility for what might be their doing.

But it's not all on the leader. 

Sometimes the leader is working with the hand they were dealt, which makes it challenging for them to lead effectively.

Some of what leads people to quit or be less engaged at work, is found in todays episode. See if you agree or identify in anyway with what you hear. I'd love to know your thoughts. 

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

P.S. The new Facebook Group is opened for leaders who want to succeed where others failed and become the leader everyone loves and wants to follow. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eoleader

+++ WINNERS LOVE SCORECARD +++

Who is keeping score?

This statement have different meanings. 

In relationships, there is someone who is constantly keeping score to make sure their is fairness. It's their way of building up their arsenal for a later time.

In a game, it is used to make sure everyone knows the outcome. Winners love to point to the scorecards. Not so much for losers.

But scorecard is also used in the area of leadership. Someone is keeping score on how you are performing.

The question is, how well are you scoring? Do you know?

What if you could find a way to ensure that your score is almost always high, would that interest you?

In this episode our guest, Roberta Moore shares with us some key skills that we need to score high on if we are going to succeed in the marketplace. Listen to see how you would score.

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+++ IT'S IN THE PRACTICE +++

Have you ever heard the phrase, "practice becomes perfect?"

What are your thoughts on that? Do you believe it is true?

I don't and here's why.

If it did, we would have a lot of perfect people in the world, by now. Wouldn't we?

So many have practiced so hard and yet come up short ... because it is impossible.

And when you've put in all the work and not get the perfection that was promised, you become frustrated. Am I right or am I right? 

Here's what I believe: PRACTICE BECOMES PERMANENT! 

One of the practices that are super important for you in your leadership capacity is self-control. 

In this episode, you'll discover why practicing self-management or self-control is so vitally important to your leadership success and why it makes the best kind of leaders.

Once you have listened, please share this episode with one other person. In addition to that, please leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY from your best hope.

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+++ DIGITAL WOES +++

Indeed we are no longer in the industrial era and it shows.

Automation. Artificial Intelligence. Robotics. Job losses. Retraining.

Now what do we do?

Let's see what the recent research by IBM has to say about this.

• 120 million people in the workforce will need to be retrained within the next 3 years
• It takes 12x longer to be retrained now than it did 5 years ago
• Behavioral skills are the new currency of the digital era

Still at a loss?

In this episode, you will hear more about what all this means and what you need to do about it. It's no longer IF IT HAPPENS but WHEN IT HAPPENS.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

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+++ TOO BURNOUT TO KNOW +++

There was a time in my life that I would say I had symptoms of burnout but didn't know it.

Actually I didn't want to know.

If I did, I more than likely would not have acknowledged it or agreed with the diagnosis.

Burnout implied weakness. 

As a man, not to mention a Caribbean man at that, I should be able to handle anything. I simply had to "tough it up." Don't feel was my motto to life's situation. Just deal with it.

I don't think I'm the only one who thought this way.

I wonder how many people today are showing signs of burnout or is experiencing medical issues that seem to come from nowhere? It's not genetics necessarily but it is somewhat unexplainable.  Could it be burnout?

Here are some symptoms: Type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol, coronary heart diseases, gastrointestinal issues, and even death.

In this episode, I talk about the 5 Primary Cause of Burnout as was stated in a research done by Gallup. As a leader, see if you identify with what you're hearing, seeing or feeling in your interaction with your people.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

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+++ THUMBS DOWN TO THIS ONE +++

Clicking on a thumbs down icon or image, signifies a dislike, disagreement or distaste for something.

Often, when I read an article that is meant to help me solve a problem, I'm given the chance to show my reaction to the content. This is done with two options: a thumbs up or a thumbs down.

From time to time, I will click on one or the other. 

I've noticed that my clicks tend to be on the thumbs down more than the thumbs up.

Why is this so?

Is it because I don't get the solution I'm looking for?

No. It's what I believe most of us do. We are more apt to point out the negative than we do the positive. Am I right?

This is also true in the area of leadership.

There are some very good leaders who never hear how well they are leading from their team members.

However, they'll hear it quickly when they fail to lead as was being expected.

There is one type of leadership that I believe will almost always get the thumbs down. 

In this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show, you will discover 5 Familiar Styles of Leadership with one of them being the least effective and is rewarded with a thumbs down. Find out which one.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

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+++ WON'T BE THE SAME +++

Every now and then there seems to be a food war among fast-food companies.

Each one is trying to outdo the other by making a similar kind of product and promoting it as better than the other.

The one that was first on the market - product #1 - has conditioned people's taste buds as to how that product should taste.

Some people will have a hard time accepting product #2 as equal or better than product #1.

So it is with Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is product #2 when it comes to being human-like.

AI will never take the place of a human being all things being equal.

Of course, there will be exceptions for a number of reasons.

Because AI is here among us and is getting more and more prevalent in our world, some people are worried that they will be replaced by robots.

Will they?

Can leaders help their people to be better prepared?

In this episode, I share three ways leaders can help their people be better prepared, reduce their anxieties, and embrace this technology.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

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 +++ BEST WHEN EQ’d +++

Recently I was eating something and it just didn’t taste fresh. 

My taste buds recoiled when the taste of the product leaked out from my chewing.

Ewwww!

My brow knitted, my eyes shut tightly closed for a minute, and my facial muscles contracting.

Have you ever had one of those moments?

Immediately, I looked at the date label to see what it said.

Here’s the very first thing I read: “Best if used by ___”.  

I realized that it was beyond the suggested date.

Had I eaten the product within the time slot suggested, and within the early stages of the date range, my reaction would be a whole lot different.

What does this have to do with hiring people? 

A lot.

So many people have been hired based on their ability to skillfully and convincingly sell themselves.

Some people hire resume writers to create impressive resumes.

Others are great writers themselves.

But is that enough?

Why is it that like the “taste” of an expired product, do some hiring managers experience similar face contortions in realizing they made a mistake?

What did they miss?

In this episode, I share what hiring managers most likely missed and what they can do about it.

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+++ POWER TO THE PEOPLE +++

Before you get the wrong impression, this is not a call to some kind of rebellion. Quite the contrary as you'll read and hear.

But there comes a time when we've got to realize we are more powerful than we are.

Too often we hear so much victim stories, that we've almost accepted that as the status quo of life.

I see and hear about this a lot in the workplace. And there are many reasons why it continues. 

Leaders who aren't skilled or insightful enough to intentionally shrink the divide between leadership and employee, end up losing their best talents and having mediocre productivity and performance.

Emotelligent or effective leaders create healthy environments to offset these losses but they do so with a partnership approach..

When employees know that their leader is Emotelligent or partnership focused, they will help them create healthy working environment.

They - the employees - will:

• Share your ideas  
• Be a change agent
• Speak up when you are hurt 
• Outline their boundaries 
• Ask for what you want /need 

All of this is good for the overall health of the organization.

In this episode, we expand on each of the 5 ways employees help their leaders create a healthy workplace.

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+++ LEVERAGE YOUR POSITION +++

Andy Stanley, pastor of one of the largest church in America - Northpoint in Atlanta, made this statement about leadership: “You leverage that power for the benefit of other people in the room.” 

Many people in leadership positions do quite the opposite.

They use their power and position to serve their selfish agenda.

Little do they know that this approach will work against them and their organization, in the long run.

How often have I heard, or read of people purposefully undermine this kind of leadership? They do just enough to get the job done. This is less than they would if leaders had used their power and position for the good of their people. 

So how do leaders change this leadership/employee dance?

In this episode, our guest Josh Elledge shares some of what we as leaders can do, which ultimately allows us to succeed where others failed.

Who is Josh Elledge?

BIO:

Josh is a U.S. Navy veteran. He launched UpMyInfluence.com to help turn entrepreneurs into media celebrities increasing their authority, influence, and revenue.

He also started SavingsAngel.com which has grossed more than $6 million in sales with less than $500 in advertising.

Josh writes a syndicated newspaper column to 1.1 million readers and regularly appears on more than 75 TV stations across the country. All told, Josh has appeared in the media more than 2000 times.

You can find out more about him at https://upmyinfluence.com/

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

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+++ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE 5 +++

You have 5 fingers, 5 toes, and 5 domains.

Domains?

Yes. 

Here's what the Cambridge dictionary say about the word domain:  it's an area of interest or an area over which a person has control.

In my book: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed, I mention five domains, which are:

1. Physical
2. Intellectual
3. Emotional
4. Relational
5. Spiritual

They all need to be addressed. To do and not the other leads to imbalance.

Many people find their lives out of balance when they're not making time or space to address them.

Because of this, employees expect their leaders to provide space for them to attend to these domains and not only for them, but also for the leader to be intentional when it comes to helping them achieve this balance.

In this episode, you'll hear how I expanded on them and give illustrations and examples of how leaders can address them

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

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+++ THE MOMENT +++

The moment when their lives change forever.

The moment when their world turn upside down.

The moment when the thing you feared the most happened to them.

What do you do?

How do you lead yourself and those are going through these experiences? Is there a protocol? Are there steps one can follow? Is it possible to guide those in pain, in shock, in disbelief, in ________? (fill in the blanks)

Here are 5 don'ts:

1. Don't rush to judgment
2. Don't say, "If I were you I would ..."
3. Don't act in words or deeds, too quickly
4. Don't blame
5. Don't be self-serving and be an opportunist

Instead follow these 5 Steps To Effectively Lead Through Crisis And Change

1. Inspire Hope
2. Tailor Help
3. Reframe Narrative
4. Create Community of Support
5. Gradually Release

To get a better understanding and meaning of the above, listen to this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show.

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+++ SMARTY PANTS NO LONGER NEEDED +++

Webster’s dictionary gives this definition of a “smarty pants” - a person who talks and behaves like someone who knows everything.

Do you know anyone like that?

Be careful what you say or where you point.

I’ve been surrounded by people who were given the designation of being a “smarty pants.”

Normally, it was done out of jealousy and even envy. 

There were a couple students that I went to high school with that I was jealous of simply because they talked and behaved like someone who knows a lot.

And for the most part they did … when it came to academics.

Oh yes, but not so smart when it came to being social. They were more of a loner.

Raise your hand if you had similar experience. OK. I’m not the only one.

What I didn’t know is that I had something on them, which would later in life give me an edge on them.

Why? 

What I had could be developed. It was a skill. There were room for growth and I grew. 

What they had was pretty much tapped out.

Now I realize that what I had, had a name. I just didn’t know it at the time. It was emotional intelligence, which I have embraced to the point of coining a new word … Emotelligence.

What's that?

Oh, it is having the ability to recognize, understand and manage one’s emotions and the emotions of others and being better skilled at decision making, relationship management and job performance.

That’s where I was smart and that it’s documented that the latter is greater than the former.

Tune in to this episode to hear more and to get a deeper and better understanding of Emotelligence.

And if you want more, my newest book: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed, is available on Amazon. Get your copy today.

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+++ YES, AND IN LIFE +++

Notice the word AND. It is a very useful word when you want to truly engage people in a conversation. It is the opposite of using the word BUT. 

How many times have you been in conversation and someone says something and follows up immediately with the word BUT? When he or she did, what was your gut reaction?

If you are like me, your system went into alert and tensed up as you braced for what would come next. Isn't that so?

The word BUT tend to negate all that came prior to its insertion into the conversation.

However, if that person was able to skillfully use the word AND instead of BUT, the outcome would be a whole lot different. Wouldn't it?

In this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show, you'll discover why emotional self-awareness is the most important skill you need to get better results in your professional and personal relationships.

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+++ IT'S NOT ALL THEIR FAULT +++

What would happen if people who are part of a system - family, work, sport, etc, share the blame when something goes wrong even if they were not the main person responsible?

It's so easy to quickly point the finger and come down on someone when something goes wrong.

And it's amazing how quickly some of these same people take credit when things go right. They are willing to share even when they didn't have a direct input in the outcome.

This happens a lot in the workplace.

Leaders are quick to take credit for the success of the company or department, but are just as quick to lay the blame for things going "wrong" at the feet of others.

Fully blaming someone for not performing up to par is not what Emotelligent leaders do.

To find out a better way, listen to this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show.

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+++ THE HEART WINS ALL THE TIME +++

The notion that leaders can only get the “work” done through brute force, threats, coercion, or with some other power move, has lingered for too long.

The results from studies and polls show otherwise. 

Gallup has shown where 87% of workers are actively and/or simply disengaged within the workplace. Production is mediocre. It could be better.

But how?

More power moves?

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

What if leaders could move away from leading only with their heads towards their hearts. would the results be better?

Studies after studies have shown where it is.

And there are 3 Reasons for this phenomena. In this episode, you will hear what those 3 reasons are.

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+++ TO HIRE OR NOT TO HIRE +++

How do you hire new employees? Their education and experiences?

How were you hired as an employee? Do you remember?

Most of my past jobs that I've had with the exception of one, were based on my education and experience. My RESUME. Yay!

In some cases, thank God for that. Maybe you can say the same.

Those ways of hiring people are over or ought to be. Is it any wonder people do not last long at the job THEY applied for and was hired for. Maybe, just maybe, they were not a good fit.

But how do you make sure to hire for "good fit?"

In this episode, you'll hear a new and proven approach plus the argument for college education or not.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ RIGHT BELIEF, RIGHT BEHAVIOR +++

One of my favorite quotes that I use quite often with some of my clients is this: "Your belief shapes your behavior."

Think about any of your behaviors - good or bad - for a second. Look closely at the behavior chosen and you'll find a belief system that fuels it.

These beliefs could be totally skewed, yet you act on it.

Why?

Our guest - Cliff Ravenscraft - will explain in this episode. 

One of the things he said, which stuck with me is that your belief is a thought that you have made into a fact. Of course he said it more eloquently than I just did.

Who is Cliff Ravenscraft?

He is a business mentor, life coach and motivational speaker. He mentors coaches, consultants and thought leaders through the transition from their unfulfilling day job into their own responsible and profitable online business so that they can live the life of their dreams and do the work they feel most called to do in this world.

FREE GIFT: As a listener to this show, Cliff has made available a copy of a free keynote speech at http://MindsetAnswerMan.com/free. You'll hear in the episode why you want to get this offer.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY from becoming the leader everyone loves and wants to follow.

+++ IT'S ABOUT COMPETENCY +++

Have you ever encountered someone who surprised you by their level of incompetence?

The surprise came because you assumed based upon their title or role, they should know more than they are demonstrating.

I've had one or two professors who made me wonder how they made it to the level of being hired as a professor. I leave their class thinking it would have been better if I stayed home and did self-learning.

The issue ... competency.

According to dictionary dot com, competence means: the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. 

That's what was lacking in a couple of my professors.

But let's take this one step further; what about leaders? I would dare say, there are numerous leaders who have a title or a role given to them, but lack the competency to perform successfully in their role.

In a recent study, many world leaders gave what they thought were important leadership competencies. Here are five of them outlined in this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ I'M NOT CRAZY +++

Growing up in the Caribbean, namely Jamaica, it was taboo to discuss mental health issues. You dared not mention that you could be suffering from such issues as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, etc. 

To do so, would mean that you need to go to the psych ward because you are "crazy."

Only "crazy" people have those issues. That was the prevailing thought at that time.

Granted, I'm sure things have changed since then, but that is what I remembered.

So you suffer in silence.

According to the World Health Organization, one in four adults experiences mental illness each year and an estimated 18% of the US adult population has an anxiety disorder. Wow!

Hence when smart leaders aka Emotelligent leaders, make mental healthcare a priority within the workplace, they experience these 3 results.

1. Better performance, engagement, employee retention, and overall well being.
2. A 4 to 1 return on the company's investment when they care for those with mental health
3. Reduction in absenteeism 

Listen to the full episode to get the raw data plus one gripping story. You'll think it was made up, but it is real

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+++ BECAUSE YOU WANT TO +++

How many people, probably including you and I, do things simply because we wanted to? 

And how many times we don't do things, simply because ... we don't want to. 

Am I correct in including you in this? I thought so! 

We all are guilty of this at one point or another.

The question is, what does it take to motivate and demotivate us?

What if I told you that what someone who is meaningful to us say to us or don't say, serves to do one of the two?

In this episode, you'll hear me share from an article written by Ron Carucci in a Harvard Business Review article that I read.

Don't: 

1. Do drive-by Praise .
2. Make Stuff Up
3. Offer Guilt Gratitude

Do: 

1. Be curious (my rendition)
2. Bigger Picture Gratitude (my rendition)
3. Acknowledge the cost

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+++ I FELT NAKED +++

Have you ever talked about yourself in such a way that you felt naked ...

... naked because of sharing things that most people outside your close family and/or friends don't know?

And somethings they might know but not the "why" or "how?"

It can be scary ... right?

Well, this is how I felt in sharing this 100th episode of The Kingsley Grant Show.

I thought, what better time to do so than at this 100th episode? It's a huge milestone for the show so I thought, why not!

So here it is, just for you.

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+++ CURIOSITY DIDN'T KILL THIS CAT +++

Adult: "Don't you know that curiosity kills the cat?"

Me: [silence]

I grew up in Jamaica and this is one of the phrases I heard quite often. It was made by people, namely adults, who didn't want to be asked any questions that made them uneasy.

That's my conclusion based upon looking back at the many times I've heard it.

Does this sound familiar? Did you experience this?

Would you believe that having heard this statement so many times, it almost "killed" me? 

It almost "killed" me because I stopped being curious. 

I'm glad I found out early enough change course. How about you?

In this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show, Dr. Diane Hamilton - an expert on the topic of curiosity - and I, talked about the necessity of curiosity.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ ANXIETY ANYONE +++

Have you ever experienced anxiety in such a way that kept you back from doing something you wanted to do, needed to do or knew you should do?

Did you raise your hand?

Well, you are not the only one.

I've had my share of those moments. 

I have used techniques like Mel Robbins' "5 Second Rule" to do things that I felt anxious about. 

But what if you knew why you were anxious and how to normalize or calm the anxiety in your brain, would that be helpful?

Only if you said yes, should you listen to this episode. It was created with you in mind.

You can contact TRISHA TAYLOR at:

• www.theleadersjourney.us
• Podcast: The LeadersJourney
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/theleadersjourney

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+++ PLATE IS FULL +++

Do you feel at times that your "plate" is so full that if you added one more task to it, you would go insane?

I have been there.

And the crazy thing is that sometimes I find a way to add one more task to my plate. Isn't that crazy? 

I'm sure I'm not the only one. You might have done the same thing as well.

The question is, why do we do that to ourselves? Let me make it more personal, why do I do that to myself? Do you have an answer?

I do know what you and I need. We need to create margins in our lives so that we can be more effective in what we do. Right?

In this episode, our guest - Wayne Herring - will share some insights on how to create margins in your life and achieve a balanced life so you can lead more effectively.

++++++++++

Who is WAYNE HERRING?

Wayne is the founder of Business Builder Camp. 

He has helped men across the country grow their businesses into successful and thriving enterprises.

Wayne has worked as a specialty drilling and blasting contractor and an organic farmer.

He has run ultra marathons, gone on epic road trips, and is a 1997 Montana state arm wrestling champion.

He loves to hunt and farm, but he also enjoys yoga and meditation.

Some have described Wayne as a renaissance man, but he thinks that is a strange term for the son of a coal miner.

Contact Wayne:

www.businessbuildercamp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneherringjr

++++++++++

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+++ AND IT'S NOT ABOUT RACISM +++

Before you rush to judgment and nail me to the cross, take a deep breath and read the heading in context.

Did you do that?

Now, is your reaction a bit less intense?

Maybe you didn't react or overreact at all. Maybe you do not operate with a knee-jerk reaction like so many people do.

At times, as leaders, we need to pull back from the noise and the crowd and make conclusions and decisions within a present context.

You probably are wondering what does all that mean? I would too until I listened to this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show and did so with an unbiased and impartial mindset. I invite you to do the same and then let's have a conversation. Agreed?. 

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+++ IT'S COMING IT'S HERE +++

For so many people, Monday morning is a dread. Are you one of those people?

They wish it was delayed by one more day and it it was, they would again wish it was one more day. Am I right?

But ready or not, it's coming or it's here. You and I cannot stop it. 

It's like when you are just getting into deep sleep, it's time to get up and you wish it wasn't. But ready or not, that daylight is dawning.

So it is with Artificial Intelligence. It's coming and it's here.

The question is what do you do now that it's here. 

In this episode I did my best to begin the conversation every leader need to have with their people and all workers need to hear.

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+++ I QUIT +++

Have you ever use those words and actually followed through on them?

Or have you ever resigned from a job simply because you couldn't take it anymore?

How many people today are in jobs they hate but do only one thing ... complain? Hope that's not you.

On the other hand how many leaders have had people leave and have no clue as to the REAL reason why they did? 

The sad part is that most times, these are their best talents.

What if you could hear directly from those who quit as to the reason why they left, would you be open to hearing?

In this episode, you're going to hear just that ... why they quit!

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 +++ YOU CAN WIN BUT LOSE +++

Have you ever heard this statement: you can win the battle but lose the war?

When I first heard it, it didn’t make sense to me. How can I win a battle but lose the war? Aren’t they the same?

I eventually found out that they were not. Did you find that out as well? 

What I learned over time is that the battle is the immediate skirmish, just what’s before you, but the war is that which is beyond you — the bigger picture. 

Is that how you've come to understand it?

This could not be more true than the 2019 World Cup Women’s Soccer Team. Really? How so?

Take a listen to this episode and listen to me explode on this theme of winning a war but losing the battle.

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+++ HANDS UP +++

In general I do not like to admit to my weaknesses. I know what they are and I know the feelings generated whenever my weaknesses are exposed. One thing I can tell you, it doesn't feel good.

Because I know what they are and how I feel when they are exposed, I try my best to work on overcoming, strengthening, or compensating for them to save face.

The last thing I want to do is raise my hands, acknowledging that I'm lacking in an area I think I should not be lacking in. 

How silly is that.

When I went back to college to get my masters degree, wasn't that an acknowledgment that I was lacking in an area and needed to strengthen it with more education? Think about it.

So it is in leadership. There might be some things you are lacking that would make you a more effective leader. What could they be? Take a listen to this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER +++

Have you ever heard this phrase, thought about it, or said it: "Walk the talk?"

I have experienced all three.

Recently I spoke to one of my sisters and she reminded me of a phrase our mom would say to us from time to time. The phrase may not be as impactful in its written form as it is when spoken. 

But here is what she would say: "Mouth turn crossway to say anything." 

As I mentioned, hearing it in the Jamaican dialect--patois, pronounced "patwah"--is more impactful. 

It simply means that people will say anything but not do as they say.

Do you know anyone like this?

In this episode of the Kingsley Grant Show, you'll hear the 7 Qualities of Unforgettable leaders and draw your own conclusion based on your experience.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ SPARE ME ANOTHER ONE +++

Do you enjoy going to the office/staff/board meetings? 

Do you find yourself tensing up when it's time to go to a meeting simply because you know it's gonna be "one of those?"

What if you could change how meetings are conducted or simply get rid of some of them, would you do so?

I've had my share of meetings and I can tell you that I didn't enjoy some of them. Actually, I would sit there wondering, "why am I here?"

Elon Musk to the rescue ...

... he has some rules that may have you rethink meetings.

Want to know his rules? 

Listen to this episode of the Kingsley Grant Show and find out 9 of his 11 rules.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ AT WHAT ALTAR +++

Every one of us has at one time or another uttered words these words: "I know I should ..."

Have you?

When you did, what were you referring to? Do you recall? 

Here's the most important question, "Are you doing that today?"

There are 5 areas of our lives we need to make sure we are guarding against sacrificing at the altar of our work/business. Do you wanna know what they are?

If so, listen to this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show. You might be surprised. Also, hear parts of my story. Ouch!

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ NIKE BLEW IT +++

This is a strong statement. What did they blow?

It all depends on whom you ask. 

There are people on both sides of the aisle who passionately argue for or against Nike's decision to pull their  Betsy Ross Flag Shoe from the market.

Should they have done it or should they not have?

Or could it have been avoided altogether?

This is what you will hear on this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show and more importantly, what they blew. You will be surprised to find it's not the decision to pull the shoe.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH +++

Have you ever heard this phrase before? What does that mean anyway? 

The little I've found in a quick Google search, suggests it originated within the horse-racing context. People would bet on a horse they were so sure of winning, they'd attach the phrase, "it came from the horse's mouth." 

One thing I do know is that the phrase does carry the idea, that it's first-hand information.

As leaders, we need to listen to those we lead as to how to best lead them. Remember, they are half of the equation. You are one half and they are the other. 

Making a solo decision as to what they'd like, have not had good results.

So, what can you do differently?

That is what you'll discover in this episode where you're going to hear exactly what your top talents say is keeping them from leaving. 

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

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+++ SOMEONE SOMEWHERE +++

Every one of us struggles with one thing or another. There are some people who are not able to relate to your struggle. But if you look long and hard, you'll find someone who does.

None of us are exempt from struggles. 

With that in mind, we can safely say, we are not the only one that has a certain struggle even though we may feel that way at times.

As a coach and licensed therapist, I get to hear people's struggles constantly.

One of the struggles that are presented mostly by men, even though some women struggle as well, is that of pornography.

Porn is a multi-billion dollar industry and there are multiple thousands of people, mainly men, who are addicted to it.

But what about a leader?

Does this addiction to pornography have any effect on how they lead others?

In this episode, you'll hear whether or not leaders who struggle with pornography are negatively affected in their work and if so, what to do about it.

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

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+++ THE GOOSE AND THE GANDER +++

Sometimes in life we have to decide whether or not we are going to allow our prejudices, biases, political or religious bent, etc keep us from being intellectually honest.

What amazes me is how some people will use one set of rules for one person but make an exception, for another. It's like giving one a pass and not the other.

This behavior to me is intellectually dishonest. 

What's good for the goose must also be good for the gander. This is a saying I grew up hearing, which made sense to me, the older I became.

You may not agree with me, but before you make that judgment, take a listen to this episode.  

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And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

P.S. The new Facebook Group is opened for leaders who want to succeed where others failed and become the leader everyone loves and wants to follow. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/emotelligentleaders

+++ MISS TAKES +++

Take one. Take Two. Take Three.

We all make them - miss takes.

It's something we attempted to do and failed at. Or DID we fail at it?

What if we saw our attempts as Thomas Edison did: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

But ...

... there are some emotional intelligent mistakes some leaders make, which doesn't fall into the attempted category. They fall more in the self-awareness zone.

That is what is discussed in this episode.

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And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

P.S. The new Facebook Group is opened for leaders who want to succeed where others failed and become the leader everyone loves and wants to follow. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/emotelligentleaders

+++ ECCENTRIC ANYONE? +++

People who stand out in our world and are making a difference, tend to have an eccentric personality. This means they are at times tagged with labels such as strange, weird, bizarre, and more. 

Do you know anyone like this? Have you ever tagged anyone with one or more of these labels?

The late Steve Jobs was given the label of eccentric. Imagine. But look at the results.

This is also true of Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and of other businesses he has started. But again, look at the results.

When I look at these people through the results lens, I am apt to listen to what they have to say. I may not agree with everything but I want to hear. 

In this episode, you'll hear what Elon Musk had to say to his leaders which applies to you and me.

To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link: https://www.kingsleygrant.com/freeleadershipbook

Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much.

And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY...

P.S. The new Facebook Group is opened for leaders who want to succeed where others failed and become the leader everyone loves and wants to follow. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/emotelligentleaders