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

+++ R.E.S.P.E.C.T +++

"I get no respect," says the late comedian and actor, Rodney Dangerfield.

The desire for respect is something that most people want. I find this to be even more so with the male species. Some people and some animals will go to the extreme to get respect.

The old adage is, "you have to earn my respect!"

And there is some truth to that. But are there other parts to it? 

How about with leaders and those they lead? 

In this episode, you'll discover some surprising truths and discoveries that surround the issue of respect and how a leader can both gain respect from his or her team while seeking to turn around a toxic work environment.

Our guest - Gregg Ward - will share some insightful research on this topic of respect.

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Who is GREGG WARD?

Gregg is an award-winning, best-selling Author, Speaker, Consultant, and Executive Coach who got his start as a specialist trainer for the New York City Police Department.

He is on a mission to help leaders and their organizations understand the powerful and measurable benefits of respect and respectful leadership.

CONTACT GREGG:

www.greggwardgroup.com

email: [email protected]

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+++ FOUND A CURE +++

There are some illnesses that everyone that I know is praying that scientists would discover a cure and do so soon.

For some people, soon cannot come fast enough.

That was true for both my sister and mom who died of cancer.

However, there is one illness that has an available cure, yet it continues to go unattended in some places. It is called a toxic work environment.

So many people would do anything to work in a non-toxic work environment.

One person's response to me talking about toxic environments stated: "... I have seen this and then you are stuck you either quit your job or go and find you a new job. All you ever want to do is be as good as you can be and learn to become a better person."

Imagine.

In this episode, you'll discover what 5 Emotional Intelligence Leadership Skills you can deploy to cure or turn around a toxic work environment.

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+++ DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY +++

What! Are you kidding me? What do you mean not to worry but instead be happy?

On what planet do you live! Don't you see what's happening in our world today?

These are some expressions of people who do not see happiness as something they can experience.

But can you be happy no matter what?

Well, it all depends on who you talk to.

In this episode, you will hear our guest - Rochelle Gapere - share why you should be happy, how to be happy, and how to cultivate a happy environment where people thrive.

She will also share some of her own stories and the science to support her claims.

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WHO IS ROCHELLE GAPERE?

Rochelle Gapere is a Speaker, Happiness Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur. Known for bringing her charismatic personality and sheer joy for living to every experience and individual she encounters.

Having experienced her own roadblocks in 2016, she realized that happiness was truly accessible to us all if we were intentional about creating our avenues to joy.

The release of her Amazon bestselling book, One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You, cements her lifelong practice of adding more happiness to this world.

Rochelle describes herself as an “Attorney by trade and Happiness Coach by heart.” 

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+++ SHRINK MY BRAIN +++

Research has shown that when we are exposed to continued stress, the volume of grey matter in areas of our brain responsible for self-control, decreases. You could say our brain shrinks.

The more this happens, the more toxicity builds up in our lives, which eventually spills over within the work environment and onto the people we lead.

When leaders are under a load of stress they are more prone to say or do things that can cause friction, misunderstandings, and hurt. This is a recipe for a toxic work environment.

The good news is that stress can be managed and when managed can turn around a toxic workplace.

The question is how.

In this episode, you'll discover a few ways to lower stress, manage your emotions, and turn around a toxic work environment.

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+++ GUILTY AS CHARGED +++

These are words I'd never want to hear. I also hope you don't as well.

I can't imagine how those words sound in the ear of a guilty person. I don't want to even try.

But have you ever found someone guilty of something they did to you? What do you do with that? Do you remain silent? Do you say anything?

So many people within the workplace are experiencing bullying from their upper management and for one reason or not, they've remained silent.

But not so with our guest - Heidi Lynne Kurter. She wasn't going to let it continue and now she advocates for those who might need a voice.

In this episode, you will hear her discuss what to do if you are in a toxic work environment because of bullying and other issues.

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Who Is Heidi Lynne Kurter? 

Heidi is an HR Consultant, Leadership Coach, Forbes contributor and mentor for domestic violence survivors.

She has lived in Asia, America and Germany helping individuals and businesses attract, hire and retain top talent and gain the confidence to put themselves out there and become better leaders for themselves and their business.

Contact her: www.heidilynneco.com

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+++ LOOK AND SEE +++

There's a saying that I often quote to some of my clients as I help them with self-awareness, that goes like this:

"Your actions speak so loud, they can't hear what you are saying."

Have you ever heard that before?

I find that sometimes some leaders wonder why their people aren't "listening" to them. They are perplexed by it.

However, when you speak with some of the people they are leading or have the leader do a 360-assessment, it becomes apparent why.

The feedback makes it clear that the leader's behavior doesn't match what he or she is saying. It's out of sync.

How then do these leaders change the messaging of their people?

In this episode, our guest - Former Royal Marine Roderic Yapp - discusses 4 behaviors that strong and good leaders have in common. He suggests that if a leader wants to be seen as a good leader, they will adopt these 4 behaviors.

What are they?

Take a listen to find out.

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Who is RODERIC YAPP?

Roderic is an experienced speaker, facilitator, and coach who specializes in developing leaders by changing the way people think and behave.

A former Royal Marines Officer, Yapp was fortunate enough to lead Marines on operations around the world.

One of the many highlights of his career includes the recapture of the 55,000-ton MV Montecristo from pirate control in 2011, as part of a NATO counter-piracy task force off the Somali coast.

In 2015, he founded Leadership Forces which focusses on developing leaders within organizations. His clients include HSBC, Deloitte, Jaguar, Land Rover, Rolls Royce, and Nato.

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+++ YOU DON'T SPEAK FOR ME +++

Have you ever been in a situation where someone makes a statement and makes it seem like you are in agreement with them?

They'll use the plural "we" rather than I.

For example, they might say, "We all think" or "we believe" or "we don't agree with ..." and so on.

When that happens, what do you do?

Sometimes you kind of go along to not embarrass them. I've done that.

And it also all depends on who is making that statement. Right?

You won't correct them, especially in public if it is someone who has power over you. 

When my dad was alive, I dare not say anything. 

These situations can be awkward.

But what do you do when your boss or owner of the company at which you work makes public statements on sensitive issues with which you disagree?

Let's take this one step further. Should they be doing that?

You may say, "Well, it's their company or they are the boss, so they can do whatever they want to do."

And you are right, but is it a good move on their part?

In this episode, our guest - Kristen Ruby - will take this topic on head-on and share with you some thoughts that you may agree with. I can tell you this, it helped me put in words some of my own thoughts on the matter.

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Who is KRISTEN RUBY?

Kris Ruby is the CEO of Ruby Media Group. She is a National Television Commentator on topics that are Social Media related, PR and Marketing to name a few. She is also an astute Political Commentator.

Her Article: Corporate Social Responsibility, PR and the Rise of CEO Activism

Media Relations FREE Guide Here --> INCREASE MEDIA EXPOSURE

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+++ CHRISTMAS TIME +++

Bah humbug!

That's what a few people's approaches to the season of Christmas are like. They couldn't care less.

Some see it as the most stressful time of the year instead of the happiest and joyous time.

Others can't wait for the season.

How do you see it?

Let's take it a step further, how does your leadership team see or treat it?

Whatever your take is on Christmas time and the surrounding holidays, there are a few reasons why it makes good sense for leadership to give attention to these 5 Reasons why they may want to have a different approach.

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+++ LEADER'S COMBINATION LOCK +++

Whoever invented the combination lock was a genius.

They solved an issue of one less thing to do: carrying a key around. Imagine!

Here's the problem. Don't lose the combination number. If you've ever done that you know what I'm talking about ... it's a nightmare.

Unfortunately, these nightmares are happening within many workplaces this very minute.

Some of these companies are operating as if they've lost the combination numbers to access best practices on how to: 

Is it any wonder they are having a hard time retaining their best people?

Is it any wonder that workplace engagement is down?

Many of these leaders don't know what to do.

In this episode, our guest - Edwin Ouijida, shares how leaders can, not only recover the combination numbers but how to truly get better results from their people. 

His message is that leaders should combine servant leadership and emotional intelligence skills, to get the results they are looking for.

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EDWIN OUIJIDA'S BIO:

Edwin is a Transformational Coach, Speaker, and Leadership Expert, founder of the Fearless Coaching Group, a certified Emotional Intelligence coach, and certified human behavior consultant – DiSC.

He sees himself as an ordinary man with an extraordinary life purpose.

Edwin has spent over 15 years in senior executive leadership roles for major corporations in the US.

As a Transformational Coach and Leadership Expert, he empowers, equips and influences organizations and high performing leaders to dream bigger than they have ever dreamed of before.

CONTACT EDWIN: 

www.fearlesscoachinggroup.com

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+++ ON IT'S HEAD +++

Have you ever heard the term "turn it on its head?"

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear that phrase?

For me, it's a little boy being help upside down with his or her head to the ground and I think, "wow, they've been turned upside down."

Some kids love this. They'll be laughing-their-heads-off thinking it is so funny until the blood flushes their face.

It's unfortunate that we can no longer look at something like that and think it's all being done in jest. Strange things. Strange people.

However, I like to see when an idea that we've held onto for so long, is completely revamped and replaced by better ideas.

Would it be true for you as well?

In this episode, you'll hear how one business owner and leader, our guest Zack Thomas, has taken the term "employee turnover" and turn it around from being something one fears, to something one plans towards.

You'll have to listen to hear what it is I mean by saying that.

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ZACK THOMAS' BIO:

He is an entrepreneur, published author, coach, and speaker. As a West Point graduate, Zach served his country as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer before launching multiple successful companies.

Today, Zach is the owner/operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Rockmart, Georgia.

His Leader Farming strategy - Growing Leaders to Grow your Business - has resulted in the top 20% performance metrics and the development of multiple Chick-fil-A franchisees from his restaurant.

He’s been featured in Newsweek and on Good Morning America and is here today to share what he’s learned along his journey.

FREE GIFT FROM ZACK:

www.leaderfarming.com/kingsleygrant

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