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

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Have you ever read or listened to a story and felt there was more to it than what you read or heard?

When I first heard and read about coaching, I really thought that it wasn't for me. 

Actually, I didn't see the purpose of it. The only reference I had of coaching, was in the area of sports. 

Fast forward to today. I now wonder how can a person who aspires for greatness, do without a coach.

Think about the likes of Tiger Woods, Lebron James, the late Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, and so many others. There is one thing that is true of all these people ... they all had coaches.

In this episode, our guest - Sarah Wirth, discusses how leaders can become more effective at leading when they choose the coaching path to help their team be more successful. 

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Who is Sarah Wirth?

SARAH WIRTH is the President of EcSell Institute, the world's first and only organization to measure and quantify leadership effectiveness.

She is considered one of the world's foremost authorities in metric-based performance coaching and growth.

Her book, The Coaching Effect, coauthored by EcSell Institute CEO Bill Eckstrom, helps leaders at all levels understand the necessity of challenging people out of their comfort zone to create high-growth organizations.

Contact Sarah: https://www.ecsellinstitute.com/

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+++ WHAT'S YOUR PRICE +++

What would you do if you stand to lose $1MM by quitting your job?

What would you do if you would end up losing the best job you've had to date by quitting?

Would you quit or would you stay?

The bottom line is, what is your price?

We all have a price. Given the right set of circumstances or opportunities, most of us will do things we would not do under normal circumstances. Am I right?

In this episode, you will hear about an Amazon VP who quit his job that he loved - his best job yet - knowing he will more than likely lose out on a salary of about one million dollars pre-tax income.

The 5 lessons you hear mentioned, were derived from the blog he wrote about his decision, entitled: Bye, Amazon.

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+++ LEAN ON ME +++

Musical artist Bill Withers penned and sung the widely popular song: "Lean On Me." Do you remember it?

Here are some of the lyrics:

"Lean on me, when you're not strong

The message behind the song is that at one point in your life, you're gonna need someone to lean on.

This could not be more true than in times of crisis. 

Leaders have a golden opportunity to shine as they become that person their people can lean on. 

Unfortunately, some leaders won't be chosen by their people because they do not find them trustworthy to lean on.

In this episode, our guest Melissa Lamson, shares with us how leaders can become better at making themselves dependable so that their people will lean on them.

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Melissa Lamson is the CEO of Lamson Consulting. She works with leaders to elevate their skills, grow their company, and create inclusive workplaces.

Melissa has founded companies in Europe and the US, has clients and worked on projects in over 40 countries, and has authored 6 books.

Throughout her career, she has helped build strong leadership cultures, developed manager and leadership learning programs from the ground up, and acquired first-hand knowledge of several leading industries, including the latest advancements in AI.

Contact:

https://lamsonconsulting.com/

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

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS from her website

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+++ RESULTS PLEASE +++

Have you ever been to the doctor and he or she sent you to do some blood work to rule out some concerns?

If you've done that, how quickly do you want the results? A year later? A month later? Or as soon as possible (ASAP)?

If you are like me, which I believe you are, you want it ASAP. 

Who wants to wait for any unnecessary length of time?

This is becoming more of a trend in the area of work where employers are looking for people that can get them the result they are looking for.

And it's understandable.

Therefore, becoming a person who delivers results makes you more of an attractive candidate for companies looking to hire people. 

However, not everyone is capable of creating a Results-Only Work Environment satisfactorily.

In this episode, our guest Kevin Gyolai takes us behind the scenes and helps us understand how to best do so plus a 30-day roadmap.

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Who is Kevin Gyolai?

KEVIN GYOLAI is the President of Gyolai Consulting, a boutique consulting firm based in Edina, MN.

Gyolai Consulting helps entrepreneurs AND BUSINESSES dramatically improve their remote operations, make more money, and create the work-life blend that is right for them and their people.

Kevin is passionate about alleviating entrepreneurial suffering and is the creator of HARMONY--an operating system for business and life.

Contact Kevin:

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+++ OR ELSE +++

In what context do you remember first hearing these words - or else?

My first introduction to those words was through my parents especially my dad. It was a warning; a threat. But it was not one that my siblings or I  wanted to know what it meant.

We knew. 

It was where our butt and a belt coincided.  You too?

So now, when I use these words, that's the image I have in my mind; one of pain. 

This pain is not exclusive to my situation.

Many leaders today are feeling the "pain" of simply not managing their emotions well. It is happening the world over.

In this episode, our guest Dr. Dan Hill - a leading expert on facial coding /expressions driven by emotions, helps us understand how to best avoid letting our emotions rule the day. Two of the emotions that he highlights among others are anger and happiness.

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Who is Dr. Dan HIll?

Dr. DAN HILL is the founder and president of Sensory Logic, Inc, which pioneered the use of facial coding in business in order to capture and quantify emotional dynamics.

The company has done work for over 50% of the world's top 100 B2C companies and has 7 U.S. patents related to facial coding scoring techniques.

Dan has spoken to audiences in over 25 countries, has published 8 books, and his numerous media appearances included front-page coverage in The New York Times.

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+++ SHOW UP +++

Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by someone's behavior?

Could it be that that person was only waiting for the chance to show how capable they truly were given the chance?

It has happened to me on many occasions. When I saw or heard what the person in question did or said, I was blown away. I underestimated them. 

This is what I believe is happening across the world with people being asked to work remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Employees are stepping up their game because they are not in an environment where they were feeling suffocated and where they weren't given the chance to show what they were truly capable of.

It's amazing what people can do when the "shackles" have been lifted.

In this episode, you'll discover how to ride this wave, making the experience more meaningful, and still, feel like you have a team that you are leading. It could easily spiral into one-man shows, which you don't want to happen.

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+++ IT'S TOUGH +++

Do you recall the toughest decision you ever had to make? How did it go? Did it work out as you hoped?

Making decisions can sometimes be tough and tricky. 

You just don't know how it will end up. This is especially true when dealing with other people whom you have no control over. They might not react to your decision as you hope they would. 

Decision making can be nerve-racking for some people. 

They are just not good at making decisions much less tough ones. 

The decision-making process becomes more complicated during times of high stress or during times of crisis.

In this episode, cardiologist Dr. Anuj Shah shares how to make tough decisions framed by empathy and how it is also good for the "heart."

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Who is Dr. Anuj Shah?

DR. ANUJ SHAH is a Cardiovascular Disease Specialist and the Founder and director of Apex Heart and Vascular Care.

Dr. Shah has held leadership positions including Director of Vascular Interventions at Good Samaritan Hospital and Bon Secours Hospital in NY.

He also served as the Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Shah has been named a “Top Physician” in the 2015 edition of Leading Physician of the World and has been among the “Top Doctors of New Jersey” since 2015.

He was recently featured on Healthline on Artificial Intelligence.

Connect with Dr. Shah:

http://www.apexheartandvascular.com

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+++ KEEP IT THAT WAY +++

The stakes are higher to keep things as normal as possible when you are dealing with circumstances outside of your control.

Take for example the coronavirus virus aka COVID-19.

How do you keep what you've built over time the same or even improve on it when we are dealing with a pandemic; a crisis?

I believe the same way we would when we experience any other kind of crisis. 

A crisis is a crisis. The skills used in one can be used in another. The difference is how you adapt.

In this episode, our guest - Sherrine Washington - shares with us how to do so. One of the many things she shared is that you must have the GRIT not to QUIT. Quitting is not an option.

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Who is SHERRINE WASHINGTON?

Sherrine is a Master Sales Coach & Trainer and Founder of Real Talk Sales Consulting.

Contact her:

www.realtalkselling.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realtalksalesconsulting/

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+++ CLOSE THE GAP +++

Do you wish at times to be close to someone or others but where you are located makes it almost impossible?

How do you feel when you are not able to do so?

Moving to the United States by myself was a challenge for me in many ways. One of those ways was longing at times to be with my family and could not because of where I was and where they were.

It was not pleasant, to say the least.

My only methods of communication were by phone and by mail. Forget about being able to see the face of your loved ones.

Thank God this has changed, yet there are still challenges.

This is especially true when leaders are trying to lead their teams remotely. 

How do you accomplish that task successfully?

What's the secret?

In this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show, our guest - Randy McNeely - shares some insights as to how to do so, in practical ways. The good news is that what he shares works for non-remote settings as well. Take a listen.

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Who is Randy McNeely?

RANDY MCNEELY is passionate about and driven to share kindness as a way of giving back for life-changing kindness shown to him throughout his life.

He is the co-founder of Kindness Hunters International (KHI) and author of The Kindness Givers' Formula - Four Steps for Making a Transformational Difference for Good.

Randy is also a singer/songwriter.

He is married to a lovely "Angel" as he calls her and is the parent of five children—four daughters and one son.

Contact Randy:

[email protected]

304-620-8380

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+++ TRULY HEARTFELT +++

Have you ever heard something and one of your reactions were, "that was truly heartfelt?"

For me, this happens most times at a funeral.

When someone shares something from their heart about a loved one - family or friend - you know it was from their heart. There is something about the delivery and the content that just feels that way.

Have you ever experienced anything like that?

What about in the workplace? Have you ever had a leader share a heartfelt message that instantly connects you with them?

In this episode, you will hear our guest - Mark Crowley - talk about why heartfelt speeches or better yet, leadership, is so important to increase engagement, loyalty, morale, and so much more.

You'll leave wondering why some leaders are not leading this way.

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MARK CROWLEY is an Award-Winning Pioneer in Heart-Led Leadership

He is the Bestselling Author of Lead from the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century – Taught in 9 American Universities

Mark is the Host of Acclaimed Lead from the Heart Podcast with an audience in 136 countries

As a global speaker, Mark has keynoted for Yahoo!, A&E Network, The Young President’s Organization (YPO Global Conference), Crowe Consulting, Shaw Communications, Washington Banker’s Association, the Executive Leadership Team of the U.S. Homeland Security Department– and scores of others.

Follow Mark on Twitter: @MarkCCrowley

Connect with him: www.markccrowley.com

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