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

+++ SPEAK LAST FINISH FIRST +++

Have you ever heard the expression, "Good guys finish last?" Do you truly believe that? I don't. I think whoever made up that expression, was a loser and want everyone to be a loser like he or she was.

Having said that, I do believe in "the last shall be first and the first shall be last" because of who said that ... Jesus.

That's for another day.

But for today, you need to know that there is a last/first dynamic that occurs when leaders are willing to go last as a leading style.

How does that happen?

I"m glad you ask because in this episode, our guest - Todd Palmer - breaks it down for us. He is going to share with us how a leader who chooses to speak last, finishes first in almost all areas of his or her leadership. Find out how.

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Who is Todd Palmer?

Todd Palmer is an executive coach, keynote speaker, renowned thought leader, author, and CEO who is committed to helping business owners tackle their obstacles and clear their path to success.

As an entrepreneur and active CEO, Todd knows the struggles business owners face regarding people, cash, strategy & execution.

He took his company from being $600,000 in debt to making the INC 5,000 as one of America’s fastest-growing companies (an astounding 6 times!).

He specializes in helping leaders join the mission statement of the organization with their personal core values while addressing fears, self-doubts, and imposter syndrome. He brings a unique blend of authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability to help leaders & organizations achieve their highest goals.

Contact Todd:

http://www.extraordinaryadvisors.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ToddPalmer13

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+++ I IN THE 'FLUENCE BABY +++

There is a commercial that features a very prominent actor who has a favorite line that says, "It's all about the U Baby!"

Do you know who that is?

Well, it doesn't matter too much if you don't. The only reason I mention him and the commercial is the emphasis he makes on the statement "about the U Baby!"

In this case, it's about the 'FLUENCE BABY!" [smile]

Why?

In this episode, you will discover why I use the phrase "I in the 'fluence." Our guest - Kristin Harper - will be taking us on a quick rapid-fire journey as to how influential leaders use Emotional Intelligence to increase engagement and productivity. You want to listen all the way to the end.

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Who is Kristin Harper?

KRISTIN HARPER is the founder of Driven to Succeed, LLC, a leadership development company, that provides keynotes and brand consulting for businesses, organizations, colleges, and high achieving individuals around the world.

She is an award-winning businesswoman who has had more than 30 years of brand and business experience from grassroots startups to global iconic brands.

Kristin's experience spans both businesses to consumer and business to business. She is deeply committed to giving back to her community and is involved in various aspects of community work.

She is the author of The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career.

Contact: 

http://www.DriventoSucceedLLC.com

https://www.instagram.com/DriventoSucceedLLC/

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+++ IT'S THE 'TUDE DUDE +++

Let me hastily decode this title for those who might still be trying to figure out what it says. 'TUDE is short for attitude.

I thought it had a nice ring to it which fits the flow of this show. 

You've heard the quote: "Your attitude determines your altitude," right? And how often have you taken this to heart? I wish more people would take the time to adjust their attitudes especially in times of turmoil.

No greater skill is needed than attitude-adjustment-skill during times of crisis. Would you agree? 

Unfortunately, many people are failing in this department. And it is especially true with leaders who do not possess a high degree of emotional intelligence with which to regulate their emotions.

In this episode of the Kingsley Grant Show, our guest - David Shar - takes us through his own journey on how he too had to make this adjustment to lead his people the way he did.

This is what set great leaders apart as you'll find out in this episode.

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Who is DAVID SHAR?

David is the founder of Illuminate PMC.

He is a keynote speaker, consultant, and trainer specializing in helping organizations improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and design meaningful work.

He combines decades of leadership experience with the latest psychological research to help you attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

David is NOT your typical academic - as a scientist/practitioner translator. On the contrary, he makes leadership theory & business psychology accessible, implementable, and fun through the use of humor, stories, and 'real-world' examples.

Connect with David:

www.illuminatepmc.com

www.linkedin.com/in/DavidShar

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+++ MORE THAN A RIDE +++

Can you remember what it was like the last time you rode a bike or should I ask, have you ever ridden a bike? [smile]

I'm going to assume that you have ridden a bike even though it might have been eons of years ago.

Whether you have or not, this you do know - a bike has at least two wheels. Right? 

Ok. We're settled on that. 

What if I told you that a bike can be more than what you ride? What if I told you that it could be a great visual for your success as a leader at work or at home? Would you believe me?

Ok. Whether you believe me is not that important. But I can assure you that this episode of the Kingsley Grant show with our guest - Rich Allen - will make you a believer.

In this episode, our guest Rich Allen discusses how using the metaphor of a bike, leaders can get their team to be more engaged, motivated, and willing to do their best work.

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Who is Rich Allen?

Rich Allen, a nationally renowned speaker whose primary mission and purpose are focused on one single objective – to help business owners engage and activate the power of their team.

During his 30+ years in the industry, he has gathered knowledge and expertise that allows him to inform business leaders on how to energize their team and transform their business into one that is profitable, sustainable, and driven by radically-engaged team members in a way that’s as easy as riding a bike.

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+++ A WOMAN IN CHARGE +++

I've heard some people wonder out loud, what it would be like if women were in charge of higher institutions. Are you one of them?

I know what it is like to have a woman in charge of our family without "being in charge" ... my mom.

One thing I can say is that she stood out as a leader not only in our home but in our neighborhood. She succeeded in that role without wearing the mantle of "leader."

However, there is one woman who has stood out and succeeded like my mom, but with a position of leadership. Her name is Dr. Laura Saunders.

In this episode, you will hear how our guest - Dr. Laura Saunders - navigated the world of male-dominated leaders to become the first and only female president of a university in the State of Florida. She will share how other women can also standout and succeed.

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Who is Dr. Laura Saunders?

Dr. Martha Saunders has held leadership roles in higher education for nearly 35 years.

She was the first woman chancellor at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and the first woman president at The University of Southern Mississippi.

She assumed the presidency of the University of West Florida in 2017.

Her contributions in the field of communication led to numerous publications on crisis communication and public relations, and two Silver Anvil awards, the Public Relations Society of America’s highest honor.

She is a 2011 national winner of the Stevie Award for Women in Business.

Connect with her: www.uwf.edu

https://www.facebook.com/DrMDSaunders/

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+++ IT HAS TO BE UP AND DOWN +++

Most times we use the phrase Up and Down to refer to life circumstances such as our health, work, relationship, and more. 

There are some things I wish had a Down component but unfortunately, it doesn't and that is my age. Why couldn't there be a Down component to it? Wouldn't that be nice? 

But it's a good thing, our attitude about it makes the difference. Well, enough on the age issue. This is not what this show is about. 

In this episode, you will hear the United Nations Artificial Intelligence advisor - Neil Sahota - shares his insights on how leaders should lead both up and down. He believes as I do, that as a leader, it is imperative that you develop the skills to not just lead those below you, but those above you as well.

This notion is sometimes foreign to some people to even think they can and should do this. Well, this episode will help you if you happen to be one of those individuals. And if you were aware of this, you're going to truly appreciate this episode.

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Who is  NEIL SAHOTA

Neil is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) artificial intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the book Own the A.I. Revolution., and Professor at UC Irvine.

Over his 20+ year career, Neil has worked with enterprises on the business and marketing strategies to create next-generation products/solutions powered by emerging technology.

He also helps organizations create the culture, community, and ecosystem needed to achieve success such as the U.N.’s AI for Good initiative.

Neil actively pursues social good and volunteers with nonprofits.

He is currently helping the Zero Abuse Project to prevent child sexual abuse as well as Planet Home to engage youth culture in sustainability initiatives.

Contact Neil: 

https://www.neilsahota.com/

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

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+++ PUT YOUR MONEY HERE +++

How often do we spend money on things that are here today and gone tomorrow? Not that our purchases are not valid, but they do not bring a return on our investment.

But what have you thoughtfully and intentionally spent money on that you know would bring a return on your "spending" and do you categorize the spending as an investment or an expense?

This kind of "spending" becomes difficult to measure the return of the investment (ROI) when it is not something tangible. Right?

Take for instance personal and professional development. These are hard to measure. But should we not do them?

And is it true that it is hard to measure your ROI?

That's one of the discussions you will hear in today's episode. Our guest - Buddy Hobart - will explain to us how all this works and how investing in leadership development is truly one of the best investments an organization will make.

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Who is BUDDY HOBART?

Buddy is a global pioneer in generational leadership having written his first book about millennials and the evolution of leadership in 2008.

Subsequently, both books have sold out and his latest book, “the leadership decade”, will be available in August 2020.

Buddy is the president and founder of Solutions 21, a leadership development firm, and has worked with organizations across the country and around the world from startups to Fortune 500s as they make the courageous decision to invest in future leadership.

CONTACT BUDDY: www.Solutions21.com

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+++ MAKE IT WORLD CLASS +++

What would you label as world-class in your life? A romantic relationship? A friendship? Someone, you admire? A leader? A working environment? 

Is "I wish" your response to this statement and is it met with a sigh or a rolling of the eyes?

Using this combination of words signifies that there is something good taking place in your life. Right? Who would not want a world-class "something or someone" in their life? I would and in some cases, I have a few.

What if you could create a world-class culture that attracts the right people around you while at the same time, repel the wrong people, would you want to know how?

In this episode, our guest - Tristan White - takes us on a journey of how he was able to build such a culture, wrote a book on the subject, and as a result seen incredible results in his business. 

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Who is TRISTAN WHITE?

TRISTAN is the founder & CEO of The Physio Co, a unique healthcare business that not only ranked #1 on BRW’s list of Australia’s 50 Best Places to Work but has made that list for 10 consecutive years.

Tristan believes we spend such a huge part of our lives working, that we have to find a way to enjoy it.

He is passionate about sharing what he’s learned through his blog and podcast, as well as through speaking opportunities at conferences and corporate events around the globe.

In his book “Culture is Everything,” Tristan shares his system for building a great place to work.

Contact Tristan:

Website: tristanwhite.com.au

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+++ LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY +++

Life is indeed a journey. Some people's journey seems smoother than others. But no two journeys are alike. Would you agree with that?

One of the journeys I have been on is in the world of podcasting. If you've never done a podcast, you will still be able to relate with these lessons that I've learned over doing years of podcasting. 

However, this new shoe - The Kingsley Grant Show - is fairly new in that it was started in March 2019. To have done 200 episodes means is a significant achievement in the world of podcasting.

Normally, a podcast show, following the most-used industry-standard of once-per-week, would have just done a little over 100 episodes in 2 years. Here, I've doubled that in less than two years. To me, that's a heck of achievement with a number of lessons learned.

In this episode, you'll discover 5 Leadership Lessons That will make you a more likable and effective leader within the context you are leading.

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+++ DO WHAT YOU KNOW +++

How often have you felt like you need to know just a little more to accomplish a task or start something new?

There is that "something" in all of us that makes us feel like we don't know enough or simply are inadequate. Add to that the imposter syndrome that makes us worry that we will be found out for not being what we have "claimed" to be.

These feelings and thinking can truly mess with our confidence and negatively impact our job performance.

But we don't have to stay that way or be held hostage to these feelings. 

In this episode, leadership expert Laura Noel shares with us how to do what we know by shifting our beliefs and creating a framework that helps us to confidently take a step towards effective leadership.

Who is Laura Noel?

LAURA NOEL is a Certified Proctor Gallagher Coach and a 27-year military leader who helps high-performers live empowered, fulfilling lives all while achieving their highest potential.

If you’re like most high-performing leaders, you’re tired of being pulled in multiple directions with zero time left for yourself.

She helps leaders focus on what really matters, so they can stop feeling out of control, become more effective with their time, and spend more time discovering doing what they love.

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