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Jul 1, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS188 | Why The Best Leaders Use Coaching To Inspire People To Do Great Work And How You Can Too by Sarah Wirth and Kingsley Grant

Do you ever wonder why the best leaders use coaching to inspire their people to become more engaged, empowered, and productive? What if you too could learn how to do that…

Jul 1, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS197 | The Most Important Leadership Skill For Today Summed Up In Two Words That You Wished You Had Learned But Now You Can by Kingsley Grant

Do you wish that you knew the one most important leadership skill that could stand the test of time and help you become better at decision making, relationship management…

Jun 22, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS195 | How To Handle The Issue Of Racism Within Your Organization Without Joining The Cancel Culture Movement by Kingsley Grant

How do you as a leader handle the issue of racism within your workplace? Is it too hot a topic that you would rather avoid? Avoidance is not a good strategy. +++ TOO HOT …

Jun 15, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS192 | This One Question Will Inspire and Motivate Your People To Be More Engaged And Do Great Work by Bryan Goodell and Kingsley Grant

How do you as a leader motivate your people to be more engaged in their work environment and what do you do with furloughed employees after a crisis? +++ 4 EARS +++ Riddl…

Jun 15, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS194 | 3 Characteristics Of Resilient Leaders Who Successfully Steer Their Organization To Become Better And Stronger After A Crisis by Jennifer Eggers and Kingsley Grant

How do you as a leader ensure that your company becomes stronger after a crisis using the 3 characteristics that successful and resilient leaders have used. +++ RETHINK R…

Apr 29, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS185 | Create A Results Oriented Work Environment That Successfully Achieves The Objectives Of The Organization by Kevin Gyolai and Kingsley Grant

How do you create a results only work environment when one of the drivers that makes it successful is allowing people to do their best work with little or no oversight. +…

Apr 21, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS182 | How To Make Tough Decisions During A Crisis That Will Have Your People Applaud And Thank You Afterwards with Dr Anuj Shah and Kingsley Grant

Leaders who make tough decisions and get buy-in from their people are rare individuals. Not many leaders do this very well. And it may not be their fault.  +++ IT’S TOUGH…

Apr 16, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS181 | How To Build A Strong Team And Remain That Way Even Through And After A Crisis with Sherrine Washington and Kingsley Grant

Build a strong team before a crisis and keep it that way during and afterward, require certain skills to keep the team intact and functioning at peak levels. But the stak…

Apr 1, 2020

How To Lead Powerfully Even Though Grieving Your Loss Because Of The Coronavirus aka COVID-19

Some leaders are thought to be invincible by their people. They never seem to lose their cool. They don’t let anyone see them sweat. They see the glass as half-full and n…

Mar 24, 2020

3 Proven Skills of Great Leaders During Times Of Change, Which One Are You Lacking? by Kingsley Grant

It never ceases to amaze me how the skills of great leaders stand out significantly during times of major changes or crises. They have a way of making it happen. Some lea…

Mar 12, 2020 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS175 | New Leader Q&A: How Do I Succeed As A New Leader Even When I Do Not Have Adequate Preparation by Kingsley Grant

To succeed as a new leader will require a number of inputs. One of the most important is knowing what you are being asked to do. Having clarity on that makes a huge diffe…

Mar 10, 2020

Manager Fired For Believing The “Customer Is Always Right” And Why I Agree With The Decision with Kingsley Grant

The myth of “the customer is always right” has to be changed for the times we are living in.    +++ EMANCIPATE YOURSELF +++   Have you ever had one of those moments where…

Mar 5, 2020

Why Leaders Must Address The Elephant in The Room Called Toxicity Before Adding More Leadership Training with Kingsley Grant

Addressing the “elephant in the room” has to do with a broad variety of topics. It is one of those things that many people shun for various reasons as you will hear in th…

Mar 4, 2020

3 Steps To Simply Crush The “I Am Not Good Enough” Monster And Lead Like A Pro With Michele Molitor and Kingsley Grant

How often have you ever had this thought: I am not good enough? When you did, do you recall what it did to you at that moment? Did you wonder if “they” noticed you were h…

Feb 25, 2020

The Coronavirus And Toxic Work Environments Have These 5 Disturbing Similarities by Kingsley Grant

Who would have thought that the Coronavirus And Toxic Work Environments could have some similarities? Let’s see. The world is on high alert because of the outbreak of the…

Feb 25, 2020

MANDATORY GROWTH: Personal Development For Leaders Is Necessary To Lead Effectively with Catherine Sherlock and Kingsley Grant

Personal Development for Leaders cannot be an option if they are going to lead people, especially in a toxic work environment. +++ RECENT RELEASE +++ “Without continual g…

Feb 12, 2020

The #1 Reason Why Good Leaders Detox Their Work Environments

When I hear or come across a phrase that has “#1 reason,” I get a bit cynical. My critical mind becomes activated. I want to know who determined and made “this,” whatever…

Jan 18, 2020

How To Cure A Toxic Work Environment Without Getting Sick

These 5 Emotional Intelligence Skills will help leaders turn around a toxic work environment. Up until December 2018, I have never gotten a flu shot. I simply wasn’t a fa…

Dec 30, 2019

A Leader’s Primary Job Is To Create Opportunities For People To Step Into Their Zone Of Genius. Period.

How often have you heard that leaders ought to develop other leaders? I would dare say, if you’ve been around the leadership space for any period of time, you probably ha…

Oct 29, 2019

How To Be The Leader Everyone Wants To Follow

“Do as I say and not as I do” is what I grew up hearing a lot from some of those who were designated as leaders in my life. I used the word designated because I didn’t ch…

Oct 29, 2019

Why Leaders Should Reject Being Called A Boss

“A boss, bosses. A leader leads.” You can be a leader or boss but you cannot be both. The twain never meets. Trying to be a leader and a boss is like trying to mix water …

Jul 8, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

7 Qualities of Unforgettable Leaders: Which Ones Are You Missing by Kingsley Grant

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 …

Jul 6, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Elon Musk’s Top 9 Meeting Rules: Which Ones Do You Need To Adapt by Kingsley Grant

Do you enjoy going to the office/staff/board meeting?  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 tho…

Jul 6, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Are You Sacrificing Any Of These 5 Important Aspects Of Your Life by Kingsley Grant

I’m not a baseball fan. Just getting that out of the way. Nothing against baseball. It’s just that I grew up playing the most played sport in the world … football. For so…

Jul 3, 2019

Valuable Leadership Lesson From Nike’s Betsy Ross Flag Shoe Debacle and How It Could Have Been Avoided by Kingsley Grant

Did Nike blow this one? 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 B…

Jun 27, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

What Elon Musk Said To His Leaders At Tesla That Also Applies To You And Me by Kingsley Grant

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, weir…

Jun 27, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Secret Revealed: How You Too Could Have A 600% ROI From EI Training by Kingsley Grant

++ TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE +++ How often have you thought, said, or heard this statement: “That’s too good to be true?” I’ve lost count. What’s generally added is, “it’s prob…

Jun 24, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Why Smart Leaders Alternate Between Being A Thermostat and A Thermometer by Kingsley Grant

+++ HOT OR COLD +++ How do you like your coffee or tea? Hot or cold? What about having it lukewarm where it’s neither hot or cold? I’m not one who likes my coffee or tea …

Jun 22, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

This Type Of Training Helped L’Oreal Generate $2.5 Million in Net Revenue with Kingsley Grant

+++ THE BOTTOM LINE PLEASE +++ Every company has one thing as its bottom line … revenue. Am I right? Isn’t that why people start companies? Yes, there are other aspects o…

Jun 22, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side Helps Leaders Succeed by Kingsley Grant

+++ BECOME CURIOUS +++ How many times have you heard or read this statement: “the grass is greener on the other side?” How many of those times that you’ve heard or read i…

Jun 22, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Who Else Wants A 90% Employee Engagement In The Workplace

+++ DARK & BRIGHT SIDE +++ Have you noticed that everything in life has an opposite?  Peace/War. Dark/Light. Black/White. Night/Day. Sun/Moon.  Okay, you get the picture.…

Jun 16, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Part 3: Leaders Who Master These Emotional Intelligence Skills Will Almost Always Get Celebrity Treatment by Kingsley Grant

+++ IT’S BESTOWED +++ Your initial reaction to this title may reflect a misunderstanding of the idea of receiving celebrity treatment. It may seem like that is the main r…

Jun 13, 2019

This Type Of Training Resulted in $2.5million Net Revenue For One Company Also Used By The US Air Force with Kingsley Grant

+++ THE BOTTOM LINE PLEASE +++ Every company has one thing as their bottom line … revenues. No matter what else goes on at the surface level, at the end of the day, a com…

Jun 12, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Emotelligence: New Leadership Concept Designed To Meet The Challenges Of The 21st Century Workforce with Kingsley Grant

+++ THEY’RE NOT MAKING IT EASY +++ The challenges that leaders face with the 21st Century workforce is unprecedented to say the least. 21st Century leaders have to be abl…

Jun 11, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

The 3 Most Important Questions Leaders Should Ask At Almost Every Meeting with Kingsley Grant

+++ MADE TO ASK +++ Do you know that the answers you get are based on the questions you ask? I know this seems like a no-brainer. But you’d be surprised to know that most…

Jun 10, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Marc Guberti: The Secret To Serving Over 100K Students And What Leaders Can Learn with Kingsley Grant

+++ THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING +++ So many people will make up stories and try to sell you something. Have you ever been taken by that slick-talking “salesperson?” How d…

Jun 9, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Jerry Dugan: Former Army Sergeant Said This About Leadership That May Surprise You by Kingsley Grant

+++ WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT +++ Of all places, it’s the military. Who would have thought this one thing about military life and leadership would be so fitting in 21st Cent…

Jun 8, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS67 Top 6 Leadership Challenges for Leaders Worldwide: Which Ones Are You Facing by Kingsley Grant

+++ CHALLENGE WEARINESS +++ Are you facing a challenge that has you wondering whether or not you’ll make it through? Do you feel like no one else goes through the stuff y…

Jun 8, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

Leaders Who Practice These 3 Cs of Change Almost Always Succeed by Kingsley Grant

+++ WHY NOT BREAK IT +++ Have you ever said or heard someone say, “If it’s not broken … (finish the sentence) Yes, if you said, “don’t fix it” you are correct. Move to th…

Jun 3, 2019

The Shocking Thing Simon Sinek Said About Pope Francis by Kingsley Grant

+++ SLIP OF THE TONGUE, MAYBE? +++ Have you ever said something that you didn’t realize you said until much later? I have. As someone who speaks a lot and records quite a…

May 30, 2019

When “I’m The Boss” No Longer Works And What To Do Instead with Heather Vickery N Kingsley Grant

+++ BOSS HOGG +++ You might not be old enough to remember the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard” or just maybe you do. I’m going to assume you do because only you would be ab…

May 28, 2019

You Don’t Need Leadership Genes To Lead Like A Pro by Kingsley Grant

+++ NO SUCH THING +++ Let’s be clear: there is no such thing as “leadership genes” just in case you are wondering. However, the way some leaders are able to lead, one wou…

May 27, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS60 Why Some Leaders Almost Never Lose Their Best People by Kingsley Grant

+++ THEY’RE GONE JUST LIKE THAT +++ Have you ever wondered where some of your team-mates, co-workers, friends or others went? Having worked in large and medium-size organ…

May 26, 2019 · The Kingsley Grant Show

KGS59 Unforgettable Leaders Have These 5 Qualities Which Ones Are You Missing by Kingsley Grant

+++ UNFORGETTABLE THAT’S WHAT YOU ARE +++ Sounds like I’m singing, right? Seriously, how would you like to be the leader who is referred to as an unforgettable leader? Wo…

May 25, 2019

Here Is A Leadership Skill That Is Helping Thousands Of Leaders Be More Productive by Kingsley Grant

+++ PRODUCTIVITY SURPRISE +++ When you hear the phrase “be more productive,” what comes to your mind? Do you think of work? Do you think of outcomes? Do you sigh and roll…

May 24, 2019

Science Shows That Leaders Who Smile Are More Likely To Succeed by Kingsley Grant

+++ SHOW THOSE WHITE ENAMELS +++ “A smile spurs a chemical reaction in the brain, releasing certain hormones including dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine increases our feel…

May 24, 2019

Why Some Leaders Almost Never Have A Bad Day At Work by Kingsley Grant

+++ NEVER HAVE A BAD DAY AGAIN +++ What if it was possible to never have a bad day again at work, would you want to know how? Before you write this off as nonsense and im…

May 24, 2019

See How Easily You Can Have Your People Sing Your Praise by Kingsley Grant

+++ WARM UP YOUR VOCALS +++ Wait a minute now! Are you advocating more narcissism than we already have in some leaders? This is so egotistical. Why would a leader want to…

May 24, 2019

Skyrocket Your Leadership Status With These 7 Communication Secrets by Kingsley Grant

+++ LEADERSHIP TO THE SKY +++ Suppose you were able to discover the key or keys enabling you to take your leadership to the next level and beyond, would that be something…

Dec 16, 2018

An Emotionally Intelligent Leader by Design with Kingsley Grant

AN EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADER IS NECESSARY  Nature or nurture? I’ve been asked that question and at times posed it to others especially on the topic of leadership. Th…

Oct 16, 2018

Leaders: Give Your People A Reason To Stay by Kingsley Grant

GIVE THEM A REASON TO STAY  Victor Lipman, a Forbes contributing writer states in this article that “people leave managers, not companies.” I would agree with that argume…

Oct 16, 2018

Leaders: Give Your People A Reason To Stay by Kingsley Grant

GIVE THEM A REASON TO STAY  Victor Lipman, a Forbes contributing writer states in this article that “people leave managers, not companies.” I would agree with that argume…

Oct 7, 2018

Leaders: Your People Should Not Be Taken For Granted by Kingsley Grant

WHY THEY SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED  So many people feel like they are being taken for granted by people they admire, love, or care for. It becomes a painful thing f…

Oct 5, 2018

Leaders Need To Create A Safe Environment For Their People by Kingsley Grant

WHY CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT  As a leader, one of your main priorities should be to create a safe environment for your team where they can feel free to share ideas and m…

Sep 19, 2018

How Leaders Win By Showing Gratitude and Appreciation with Kingsley Grant

WHY GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION  So many leaders fail at motivating their team to get the results they are looking for. One of the main reasons for that is the way they go…

Sep 18, 2018

Leading With A Smile by Kingsley Grant

START BY LEADING WITH A SMILE  So many leaders use the stern-look approach to instill fear in their people. They are of the opinion that their people will not respect the…

Mar 7, 2018

How To Listen With Your Heart And Not Your Head by Kingsley Grant

TO LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART ISN’T AUTOMATIC  One of my most quoted phrases, when I’m working with clients on relational issues, is this one: “Head to head competes. Heart t…

Feb 21, 2018

Having an Open Door Policy Might Be The Best Policy by Kingsley Grant

START WITH AN OPEN DOOR POLICY Have you ever heard the following quote: “A rising tide raises all ships?” Maybe you’ve heard or read it this way: “A rising tide lifts all…

Feb 20, 2018

Gain Clarity In Your Life with These 3 Questions by Kingsley Grant

QUESTIONS TO GAIN CLARITY Here are 3 questions that I would like you to think about: How clear are you on what is it you want out of life? How clear are you on what it is…

Feb 20, 2018

Gain Clarity In Your Life with These 3 Questions by Kingsley Grant

QUESTIONS TO GAIN CLARITY Here are 3 questions that I would like you to think about: How clear are you on what is it you want out of life? How clear are you on what it is…

Feb 19, 2018

3 Listening Habits That Will Make You A Better Leader by Kingsley Grant

LISTENING HABITS ARE CRUCIAL We must continue to learn! Period. Whenever we come to a time in our lives that we no longer aspire to learn, we need to stop leading. Leader…

Feb 16, 2018

Learn To Say No Without Feeling Guilty by Kingsley Grant

LEARN TO SAY NO. IT IS REWARDING Do you find it difficult saying no? I struggle at times with saying no. I’m a whole better now than before. I was really bad at this. I u…

Feb 15, 2018

Rating Conflict Resolution As TV MA and Why by Kingsley Grant

CONFLICT RESOLUTION CAN BE CHALLENGING   “Whichever of you consider yourself the most mature, take the lead!” This is what I say to people who find themselves in conflict…

Feb 14, 2018

Making Assumptions Could Make You A Jerk with Kingsley Grant

MAKING ASSUMPTIONS IS EASY   Which of these questions would you raise your hand to? I assume a lot I assume sometimes I assume more times than not I don’t assume at all a…

Feb 13, 2018

The Danger of Misreading Body Language with Kingsley Grant

HER BODY LANGUAGE WAS AMBIGUOUS   I saw her several feet away as she approached my workout station. We made eye contact and I was waiting for her to walk right by the ell…

Feb 12, 2018

Assertive Behavior Trumps Aggression with Kingsley Grant

ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR GETS BETTER RESULTS  There was a time that I mistakenly thought that the only way to communicate my point in an environment that, let’s say, wasn’t rea…

Feb 10, 2018

4 Reasons Why Forgiveness Is Underrated by Juan Vizcarro and Kingsley Grant

WHY FORGIVENESS IS UNDERRATED  Forgiveness is one of the most underrated concepts in our society. Words like perseverance, redemption, invention, innovation, prosperity t…

Feb 9, 2018

Giving of Gifts Can Be For Selfish Reasons But Not Always with Kingsley Grant

WHY THE GIVING OF GIFTS  Birthdays. Christmas. Anniversaries. Baby Showers. Valentine’s Day. House Opening. All of these has one thing in common… GIFTS. At times these gi…

Feb 9, 2018

The #MeToo Movement Has Been A Contributing Factor with Kingsley Grant

THE METOO MOVEMENT IS CHANGING MEANINGS  The following question will be a reflection of my age but maybe yours also. Do you remember this song by Olivia Newton-John: “let…

Feb 7, 2018

Is Quality Time A Thing of The Past with Kingsley Grant

IS QUALITY TIME ON THE WAY OUT? Some people find it difficult to interact with others when they feel they are being rushed. They don’t like the fact that someone cannot t…

Feb 7, 2018

Acts of Service Is Natural for Some People and Here’s Why with Kingsley Grant

ACTS OF SERVICE IS MORE THAN A LOVE LANGUAGE Would you agree with me that some people are more helpful than others? I’m sure you would 😃 I’ve seen people who do things f…

Feb 2, 2018

Not Taking Risks Could Be Hazardous To Your Health with Kingsley Grant

TAKING RISKS IS ABOUT LIVING In December of 2017, I did what some people told me was a risk, which indeed it was, but I did it anyway. It was one of my bucket list items:…

Feb 1, 2018

Bragging Can Be A Very Positive Trait When Done Correctly with Kingsley Grant

BRAG BUT NOT LIKE A PEACOCK Have you ever been told or overheard a conversation that went something like this: “You are full of yourself?” Most times the context of that …

Jan 31, 2018

When Life Gives You Lemons Make the Best Lemonade with Kingsley Grant

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS Don’t waste a good thing or a bad thing. Mix it all together for the good of others and for yourself. You have heard the saying: “when life han…

Jan 30, 2018

Overcome Shame and Reach Your Full Potential with Kingsley Grant

THE BIRTHING OF SHAME “I’m ashamed of you,” says the father to his son. Those words penetrated to the core of his being. That began the downward spiraling. Today he hangs…

Jan 29, 2018

Becoming vulnerable is key to success but use wisdom with Kingsley Grant

BECOMING VULNERABLE TO THESE ODDS I was taught from an early age to “keep my feelings to myself.” I was indirectly taught that I was to “be seen and not heard.” I was tau…

Jan 25, 2018

You Choose To Be Happy, Happier, or Happiest with Kingsley Grant

CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY Here’s one thing I know to be true: You are least happy when the gap between where you are and where you want to be, is wide and is getting wider. Woul…

Jan 24, 2018

HOW TO BEST DEAL WITH INCONSIDERATE PEOPLE with Kingsley Grant

What’s your reaction to people who: Think only about themselves Do things without regards to others Are simply inconsiderate Do you become as irritated as I do? This is o…

Jan 23, 2018

PROBLEM SOLVING MADE EASY with Kingsley Grant

PROBLEM SOLVING “If your problem can be solved with an action, you don’t have a problem, you have self-doubt” ~ Mel Robbins. Most people are stuck where they are in life …

Jan 19, 2018

HOW A LOSS OF APPETITE FOR YOUR DREAM CAN BE HARMFUL with Kingsley Grant

LOSS OF APPETITE IS MORE THAN FOOD I recently read an article that I thought I would share with you because of how I believe it fits within the scope of emails I’ve sent …

Jan 18, 2018

3 MAIN REASONS I LOST 11 lbs in 10 days

THE SKEPTIC I’ve often heard of people who have done incredible things in a very short time and at times I must admit that I was skeptical of their claims. Why was I skep…

Jan 17, 2018

CONFIDENCE: COULD IT BE OVER-RATED?

While at the gym this morning, I was thinking that confidence is overrated. Yes, I work my body and my mind at the same time. This is the only time I can say that I can t…

Jan 16, 2018

GETTING THE JOB DONE THROUGH GOAL SETTING AND EXECUTION

It’s one thing to talk about setting and wanting to accomplish goals, but it’s quite another to do the work for getting the job done. Let me ask you this question: are th…

Jan 15, 2018

STRETCH TO REACH YOUR GOALS

REACH YOUR GOALS BY STRETCHING Stretching has never been something that I’ve done regularly. I’ve heard about the many benefits of it but for some reason, I’ve never made…

Jan 12, 2018

CHANGE IS HAPPENING AND IT’S NOT CLIMATE CHANGE

Here’s what I know. Change is happening whether you like it or not. START WITH THE MIRROR Take a look at your body. Is it the same as it was a few years ago? I don’t thin…

Jan 11, 2018

CHANGE YOUR LIFE OR DRIFT THROUGH LIFE

CHANGE YOUR LIFE  “You can either drift through the next ten years of your life or you can have direction over the next ten years” ~ Rick Warren. So many people are simpl…

Jan 10, 2018

YOU ARE PART OF THE 1% SO STOP WHINING

YOU ARE A PART OF THE 1% I am currently reading a book written by a friend of mine—Andres Valdes, entitled: Leader By Choice: 7 Decisions That Spark Your Purpose, Passion…

Jan 9, 2018

YOU ARE THE RESULTS OF YOUR RITUALS

You are the results of your rituals” or another way to say that is “you are the result of your habits.” “What do you mean by this,” you may ask. YOU CHOSE! Well think abo…

Jan 8, 2018

CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU ARE

CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE I’m not sure you have listened to much of one of the most prolific speakers of our time – the late Zig Ziglar. If you did you would have heard him say…

Jan 6, 2018

HONEST MISTAKE IS AN OXYMORON

How often have you heard or have you used the phrase “it was an honest mistake?” If you’ve used it, what were you hoping to accomplish by doing so? MY TAKE ON HONEST MIST…

Jan 6, 2018

THE ABSENCE OF SO MANY SURPRISED ME

I showed up at the gym expecting to see a buzzing crowd of people but the absence of so many surprised me. I’m not sure why I had this expectation so early in the year. I…

Jan 5, 2018

SELF CONFIDENCE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

We’ve heard a lot about self confidence. You’ve probably heard the following statements like I have … … it’s gonna take confidence or … you need more confidence or … you …

Jan 4, 2018

YOUR FIRST STEP IS TO CLOSE THE GAP

Between where you are now and where you want to go or know you should be, is called the GAP. You must close the gap. The problem is there are things standing before you t…

Jan 4, 2018

THIS IS CALLED INSANITY THE LAST TIME I CHECKED

When you begin 2018 the way you ended 2017, is called insanity in my book. Why would you want to continue what’s not working? On the other hand, if what you did worked, k…

Jan 3, 2018

STOP PROCRASTINATING: DON’T DRIFT THROUGH LIFE

A few years ago I had an opportunity to give my nephew a ride from Ft. Lauderdale international airport to his place of residence in West Palm Beach. It was approximately…

Nov 13, 2017

Create a Culture of Curiosity That Won’t Kill The Cat Or Your Business

You can create a culture of curiosity in the workplace or at home but not until you get rid of this old adage: curiosity kills the cat.   I grew up hearing that phrase. I…

Nov 8, 2017

LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE IN ORGANIZATIONS ARE IMPROVED WITH THIS TWEAK

“I’m mad at you!”   “I’m angry with you!”   These are two often use phrases people use to describe their feelings when they are highly upset or frustrated about something…

Nov 8, 2017

THIS LEADERSHIP STYLE LEADS TO MORE PRODUCTIVITY

What leadership style are you using to motivate the people you lead at work or at home? Does your style of leadership generally leads to a conflict of some kind when you …

Sep 18, 2017

ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP ABILITY WITH PERSONALITY PROFILING

“Leaders are a dime a dozen!” This is not often how the phrase “dime a dozen” is used but I think in a world often it seems so many people call themselves leaders, it nee…

Sep 18, 2017

TRANSFORM YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE BY DEVELOPING A LEARNER MINDSET

What’s your reaction to someone who comes off as a “know it all?” What about someone who tries to be what they’re not?    I don’t know about you but I have little patienc…

Sep 7, 2017

You need a Framework and not a Formula and here’s why

Have you ever tried to buy items in a given country using currencies that are not accepted by that particular country? How did that work out for you? How many items were …

Aug 31, 2017

You Better Have More Than a WHY in Life

How often have you heard someone saying that you need to have a WHY in life? When you hear that, what do you think? What I sometimes hear is that “I better go find my why…

Aug 31, 2017

YOUR STORY HOLDS THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS

So many people use the word success as if it a one-size-fits-all word. What’s success to one person is generally not what it is to another. STOP COMPARING YOURSELF We nee…

Aug 29, 2017

These 5 Words Will Keep You Stuck

Over the years as I’ve looked in the mirror I’ve noticed a growth gradually taking place around my waist and belly. I stood aghast in dismay as a feeling of helplessness …

Aug 28, 2017

You Are Among The More Than Eighty Percent If

YOU ARE AMONG THE MORE THAN 80% IF YOU: Go to a job you hate.  Dread Monday mornings. Cannot wait for Friday evenings. Feel like you are wasting your time at work.  Feel …

Aug 28, 2017

Whoever Invented The Phrase It Is Easier Said Than Done Ought To Be Arrested

How often have you heard someone say, “it’s easier said than done? “How often have you used it?” I bet if I was to get a dollar for every time I heard it, I would be filt…