The Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills Intersect

Have you ever tried dieting without exercising or exercising without a modified diet? How did that work out for you? On the other hand, have you done both and did you notice a difference?

I have. 

When I combined a modified diet alongside exercising, I saw the difference. The results were noticeable by those who knew me. I basked in the compliments I received.

I must confess that I've not been as disciplined as I was when I lost the weight and was better toned. I have slacked off and noticed the difference. Thankfully, I"m still ahead in the gain compartment.

In this episode, you will discover why leadership without emotional intelligence is mediocre at best and how it relates very much to diet and exercise.

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Most leaders have this one thing in common: they want results that lead to better job performance, better relationships, and better decision making across the board. 

They want to see it happening among leaders and team-members and team-members and team-members. If they are able to get this trifecta to take place, they know this leads to higher productivity and the bottom-line, profitability.

Many have tried to get this outcome through various media but have been unable to do so.

In this episode, you'll discover the key to making this a reality.

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Personal Development, what is it? Is it really necessary for leaders to concern themselves with it? Does it make a difference whether they do or not?

It all depends on who you ask. If you ask someone who is mediocre and simply average in their leadership position, you'll more than likely hear "it is not necessary. It's just one more way for someone trying to get you to spend money on some stupid program. I've been leading forever, and look at me."

Yes, look at them. See the results they are having. What kind of people do they have around them ... the elites or those who are as average as them.

Next, look at the overall productivity level of the organization.

I could go on. Suffice it to say, I would suggest seeking out the opinion of another leader; one who is crushing it and whose people cannot say enough good things about them. Listen to them.

In this episode, you'll hear the argument as to why every leader needs to develop him or herself in two main areas.

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In life we are often told that there are things that do not give us a chance to have a do-over. That is true when it comes to certain things like parenting a child who is now an adult, there is no do-over as far as going back and fixing past parenting failures. Maybe a relationship failure is another. And still another could be a financial mistake.

These are just some examples of things that do not give you a chance to have a do-over.

However, when it comes to leadership, you have a chance for a do-over.

In this episode, you'll discover how to do a leadership do-over.

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You, like me, may have tried a number of ways to get rid of or get control of our stress, yet to no avail.

Unfortunately there are some people who have resorted to vices of different kinds in trying to manage their stress but only to complicate their already existing situation.

What do we do? 

Can stress be eliminated? Can it be controlled? Do we resign ourselves to living with our stress?

These and other questions are covered in this episode. As you listen, think of your stressful situation and see how you can address it by what you hear.

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And remember, you are only 1 skill away from your best hope.

Update: My new book - The Emotelligent Leader, Succeed Where Others Failed, will be published in a couple of weeks. Be on the lookout for it. Follow me on my social media platform by typing in kingsleygrant for the announcement.

This idea that you can succeed where others failed, may sound preposterous. It might sound like a fairytale, unbelievable, unattainable, it's for others, but not for you.

Probably upon hearing this idea, you immediately think of those who have failed in areas that you have aspirations towards and you begin to compare yourself with them. It doesn't add up.

In this episode, you will discover the #1 sure-fire way to give yourself a fighting chance to experience success where others failed.

Most of what I shared can be found in my newest book: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed.

Remember, you are one skill away from your best hope.

 Transformational leaders have an advantage over other types of leaders. They do so simply by their ability to educate, inform, and inspire. Not every leader is able to do this.

Research bears this out.

Researchers Ken W. Perry & Alan Bryman (2006) had this to say about transformational leaders: “The transforming leader raises the aspirations of his or her followers such that the leader’s and the follower’s aspirations are fused.” 

Other researchers such as Dasborough and Ashkanasy (2002) also had this to say: Transformational leaders “feel strongly affiliated with the leader and have an unquestionable willingness to obey their leader’s instructions.”

In this episode I shared how to become a transformational leader and thereby see an increase in productivity and profitability. 

And remember, you are one skill away from becoming the leader everyone loves and wants to follow.

Some leaders think that the word emotions and leadership should not be written in the same sentence. It is distasteful to them.

Many of these leaders associate weakness with emotions. It also makes them vulnerable and open to be taken advantage of. At least that is what they think.

However, nothing could be farther from the truth. 

Leaders show emotions everyday but many times in the wrong way or in a negative way. They'll get angry at their staff/team, berate people, "lose it" by throwing a temper tantrum, but not think that is showing emotions.

In my new book: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed, I took the time to elaborate on this topic. Make sure you get a copy once it is released, which should be within a couple of weeks or less. Be on the lookout for the announcement. I will make it here on the show as well.

Remember, you are one skill away ....

When you hear the word vulnerable, what comes to your mind?

Here’s what most people think when they hear the word vulnerability (.See if any of this applies to you):

* weak

* risky

* lose respect

The one that is most often referenced, is the risk.

Yes, it can be risky, but when you think of the benefits it’s worth it.

Inspirational Poem: William Arthur Ward on “Risk”

To laugh is to risk appearing a fool,

But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.

The pessimist complains about the wind;

~William Arthur Ward

Benefits:

1. You are seen as human with experiences that makes you relatable - fallible

2. Invites reciprocity in sharing which leads to deeper relationship

3. Allows for more of an empathetic culture 

Caution:

1. Appropriate sharing

2. Not self-serving

3. Timing

Remember, you are 1 Skill Away From ....

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Life is filled with feedback of all kinds, some positive and at times some not so positive.

What do you do when you receive negative feedback from life? Spouse? Boss? Team member?

How do you give feedback to your team members that is helpful and not harmful?

In this episode, I share how to give effective positive feedback even when the feedback calls for a negative one.

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