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Build Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageBYHM150 | When Her “Small Mistake” Destroyed EverythingSend us a textWhat happens when a wife goes too far, thinking her “small mistake” wouldn’t cost her the marriage? In this episode, you’ll hear the powerful (and heartbreaking) moment a woman shares what led to her husband walking out—and why she never saw it coming.Whether or not you’ve made a mistake like this, there’s a crucial lesson here about how even small cracks in a relationship can cause massive breaks if left unchecked.This episode features the audio from a recent YouTube video, where Kingsley...2025-05-0233 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageBYHM114: How To Find Balance and Harmony In The Home Without Harboring ResentmentSend us a textIn this episode, you will learn how to find harmony in a busy home without feeling resentful of your husband's entrepreneurial pursuits. Discover practical strategies to support each other while juggling dreams, children, and household responsibilities.Key Points:Understanding His Vision: Recognize your husband's dedication to building a business for financial freedom and family flexibility.Shift in Perspective: Embrace Proverbs 21:5 to see his hard work as part of a shared dream.Practical Steps for Harmony:Vision Board:2024-08-0728 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMS098 | Tackling The Top 5 Marriage Frustrations Head On with Kingsley GrantSend us a textDo you feel that sometimes, you and your spouse are two roommates, or do you feel like you're like two ships passing in the night, but never connecting? Or maybe,  you feel like your relationship is one where you wonder what's happening ... what's happening to our marriage? And you feel lonely wondering whether your spouse still loves and cares for you ...Imagine that you're having these internal conversations, lying in bed at night, perhaps by yourself, because your husband or your wife is in another room or has...2024-04-1732 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMS096 | How to Stop Sweeping Problems Under the Rug with Kingsley GrantSend us a textWhat's it like for you when you feel like your husband or wife is not willing to deal with an issue? It's almost as if you're left to pretend that everything is ok, right?That can be incredibly frustrating. I know because I've been guilty of that myself in my own relationship, my own marriage, where I find that in my mind, it's easier to just do the avoidance dance.Because of what I perceive could result if we were to address the issue, I act as if everything...2024-04-0330 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMS089 | Finding Peace When He Prioritizes Work Over You with Kingsley GrantSend us a textFeeling neglected when your spouse is overly focused on work is a common struggle. It can leave you questioning the place of your marriage in their priorities.Have you been in this kind of situation?Maybe you felt a sinking feeling in your stomach when I mentioned this because you can relate. It's like his job has taken over, leaving you feeling sidelined as just the spouse. This can lead to hurt, frustration, and maybe even resentment as you're hearing this.So in this...2024-02-1430 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMS086 | Crafting a Life of Faith + Family and Impact with Kingsley GrantSend us a textA life of alignment of faith, family, and impact is something that many people aspire toward but not many have done so successfully as you'll hear in this episode.Having a good example to imitate can serve as a valuable guide and source of inspiration in various aspects of life. No doubt, the first factor that comes to mind as having a significant impact on your life is your family. The way you are making them a priority; focusing your energy on them.In this episode, you'll h...2024-01-2425 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMS084 | Chasing God's Purpose While Building a Thriving Business with Kingsley GrantSend us a text“Success leaves clue”. Have you heard that before?A common perception is that success requires constant hustle, perpetual motion, and an unrelenting pace. There's often pressure to keep pushing oneself beyond limits, and the fear of falling behind if not continuously engaged in action.This perspective can indeed be exhausting and can lead to burnout or a feeling of inadequacy if one cannot maintain that intense level of activity. It's essential to recognize that while hard work, consistency, and determination are crucial elements in a...2024-01-1018 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMS081 | Unveiling True Masculinity Is Good For Your Health with Kingsley GrantSend us a textThe concept of true masculinity, defined by strength, responsibility, and compassion, holds immense significance in today's world.Authentic masculinity is not about promoting aggression, disrespect, or the degradation of others. Rather, it revolves around qualities such as integrity, empathy, responsibility, and respect for oneself and others.What defines a strong man or a strong husband?Unveiling and reshaping the narrative of true masculinity within the context of marriage is a crucial conversation.So for today‘s episode, we're tackling a compelling topic about unveiling true ma...2023-12-2022 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMS037 | 5 Realistic And Clear Expectations That Can Create A Happier MarriageSend us a text"Unexpressed expectations lead to frustrations" ~ Kingsley GrantSo many couples operate within their marriage in a manner as if their partner should know what is expected of them without even telling them ...... and they wonder why it's not happening.Successful marriages require both partners to have realistic and clear expectations. They remove the guessing work.But, without clear expectations, couples often face frustration and resentment that can lead to the breakdown of their relationship. If this resonates with you, give a nod or a thumbs...2023-03-0134 minBuild Your Happier MarriageBuild Your Happier MarriageHMP001 Why Happier Marriage Podcast Now and what to expect with Kingsley GrantSend us a textThis episode introduces the Happier Marriage Podcast and your host - Kingsley Grant. You will hear what to expect and why couples must practice empathic communication if they are going to experience a happier marriage.Learning to communicate effectively using the filter of empathy, is the number one skill couples ought to make sure they take time to learn.You will hear that and more in this episode.Thanks for listening. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.2022-07-0221 minThe Psychopreneur Show: Help Therapists Make More Money with Less ClientsThe Psychopreneur Show: Help Therapists Make More Money with Less ClientsWhy Therapists In Private Practice Should Become A Psychopreneur And How This Podcast Will Help with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantTherapists in Private Practice are excellent at their craft ... the work they do day in and day out.  However, as one myself, we are not great at the business of Private Practice. Very few therapists that I know, have a strong business background. There are always exceptions to everything, so they are a few who are mastering the business side of the practice. But the majority are not. And that is why in this episode, you will discover the importance of learning how to go from a therapist in private practice t...2021-02-1335 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS226 | How To Use Good Questions And Conversations To Unlock Wisdom At Rapid Speed And Increase Engagement with Jon Berghoff And Kingsley Grant+++ UNLOCKING SECRET +++ Have you ever felt somewhat stupid, simply by someone quickly solving a problem that you took days and sometimes weeks, trying to figure out?  It's a terrible blow to one's ego especially mine when it happens to me. Ouch! It seems like they knew the secret to unlock the problem.  I must say, in a few situations, I've been that guy who unlocked the problem, and I can vouch for how good it feels when that happens. What if you knew how to unlock certain...2021-02-0344 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS225 | Why Leaders Who Tell Vulnerable Stories Like This One Will Quickly Gain The Loyalty Of Their People With Jared Buckley And Kingsley Grant+++ STORIES SELL +++ It's amazing how we are more apt to remember stories than we do facts. I'm able to remember a place, person, or event more if I have an associated story attached. However, if you were to tell me facts and expect me to remember as I do stories, forget it. It ain't happening. This is why someone coined this phrase: Facts tell. Stories sell. Oh, how true this is. Why is it then that leaders don't use more stories in communicating with their people? I...2021-01-2745 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS222 | Why Understanding The Link Between Leadership Impact And Blind Spots Is So Important To Your Future Success with Jeff Nischwitz and Kingsley Grant+++ YOUR BLINDSPOTS +++ Oh goody ... blindspots. What are they? Where do I look for them? Does everyone have them? Blindspots used in the context of people relationship has to do with the inability to see what others see. That is the simplest way that I can put it. The problem is that some people are not open to receiving feedback that calls attention to their blindspot(s). They will simply deny or ignore it. Make sure you are not one of those who do. Your future success is at...2021-01-1546 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS221 | Why Reputation Management Could Be The Most Important Skill For Leaders In 2021 And Beyond with Bill Coletti and Kingsley Grant+++ YOUR REPUTATION +++ I grew up learning the importance of having a good reputation.  It was drilled into me that my reputation was one of the most valuable things to protect with everything in me. This idea came from the Proverbs where Solomon made this statement: "A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth ..."  As important as great wealth is, reputation beats that hands down. Having a good reputation is also a must for leaders. They need to realize that their reputation is what keeps...2021-01-1449 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS219 | Why Leaders Who Practice Kindness Make The Best Kind Of Leaders Especially During Times Of Change with Cole Baker Bagwell and Kingsley Grant+++ AH, KINDNESS +++ There are some words that are seemingly becoming extinct in the times we are living in. Kindness happens to be one of them. It would seem that people, in general, forgot how to be kind, not to mention many of those that have been assigned the title of a leader. Is it any wonder why a leader who practices kindness, tends to garnish the support of their people in ways that are hard to explain? I've seen this many times over. Unfortunately, the narrative that gets the...2020-12-1045 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS218 | Essential Skills Effective Leaders Use to Lead and Succeed in Todays Workplace by Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan with Kingsley Grant+++ ALWAYS ESSENTIAL +++ How often have you heard the terms non-essential and essential as it relates to the pandemic and lock-downs? Have you, like me, ever wondered who determines something or someone as essential? To classify something or someone as essential means everything or everyone else is non-essential. Is that what is being conveyed? Here's what I know, the label of essential is determined by who is in need at the moment.  To the hungry, it's the one who provides food. To the thirsty, it's the one who provides...2020-12-0500 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS216 | Why Emotional Self Awareness Is The Most Important Skill You Need To Succeed As A Leader by Kingsley Grant+++ YES, AND IN LIFE +++ Notice the word AND. It is a very useful word when you want to truly engage people in a conversation. It is the opposite of using the word BUT.  How many times have you been in conversation and someone says something and follows up immediately with the word BUT? When he or she did, what was your gut reaction? If you are like me, your system went into alert and tensed up as you braced for what would come next. Isn't that so? The word BUT...2020-11-1800 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS212 | These 2 Guiding Principles Set Great Leaders Apart And You Can Easily Make Them Your Own with Tom Connally and Kingsley Grant+++ ONLY 2 FOR NOW +++ You can find many lists on what makes a leader great and they are almost always different. You will find some overlap here and there but for the most part, you are going to decide which list is most accurate. I must admit that they all will have something helpful for the reader. I have benefited from that myself. But at the end of the day, I'm left to decide for myself because it's too much to sift through. Has that been your experience? What if...2020-10-2200 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS210 | Understanding The Millennial Mindset Is The Key To Higher Engagement And Retention Sahar Paz and Kingsley Grant+++ RATION YOUR PASSION +++ One of the words that are often used when it comes to the Millennials, is passion.  This assignment can be justified when viewed from a broad perspective. They are certainly passionate about the issues they believe in and want to promote. We see this in almost all segments of society, some of which are good and some, not so good. Depending on who you talk with, you'll get varying perspectives on this generation - the Millennials. But what should you believe? Are there...2020-10-0800 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS209 | This One Tool Could Transform Your Leadership Like None Other Even During Times Of Massive Discomfort with Krister Ungerböck and Kingsley Grant+++ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TOOL +++ Mark Twain quote, "To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail." I use this quote quite often with some of my clients in helping them to add more tools to their "toolbox" so they can have more options available to them. The more tools you have the better the chance of success.  One of the issues we face is deciding what our next tool should be. Sometimes we don't know what it should be especially when it is not something tangible. 2020-09-3042 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS208 | Learn To Be The Leader Who Speaks Last But Finish First In Almost All Areas Of Leadership with Todd Palmer and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-09-2341 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS207 - How Influential Leaders Use Emotional Intelligence to Increase Engagement and Productivity Within The Workplace with Kristin Harper and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-09-1638 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS206 | Great Leaders Are Set Apart By This One Key Leadership Attitude Which You Can Easily Adopt with David Shar and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-09-0845 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS205 | How To Use A Bike To Engage And Inspire Your Team To Give You Their Best Effort with Rich Allen and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-09-0238 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS204 | How Women In Leadership Can Stand Out And Succeed In A World of Male Dominated Leaders with Dr Martha Saunders and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-08-2641 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS203 | How Smart Leaders Successfully Lead Up and Lead Down In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence with United Nations AI Advisor Neil Sahota and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-08-1947 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS202 | Retain Your High Performance Employees By Viewing Leadership Development As An Investment and Not An Expense with Buddy Hobart and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-08-1150 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS201 | Create A World Class Culture To Attract The Right People And Repel The Wrong People By Tristan White and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-07-2940 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS200 | Become A More Likable and Effective Leader With These 5 Leadership Lessons From My Podcast Journey by Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-07-2139 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS199 | Insights From Leadership Expert On How To Get More Done By Simply Doing What You Already Know with Laura Noel and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-07-1527 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS198 | How Todays Greatest Leaders Use Brutal Honesty to Achieve Massive Success Even During Times of Upheaval by Peter Kozodoy and Kingsley Grant+++ HONESTY: STILL THE BEST POLICY +++ One of the virtues of life that were drilled into me and my siblings while growing up is this maxim: Honesty is the best policy! I must confess that I've not always lived up to this ideal. How about you? We don't have to look very far to experience dishonesty around us. The media lies to us. Our national, state and local government leaders lie to us. Family members and friends lie to us. It's all around.  But what should we do about it? Should...2020-07-0741 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS197 - 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+++ WISH NO MORE +++ Do you ever look back at a period of your life where you wished you knew what you know now or had learned then? I know I have on several occasions. I realize that I had to let go of that wish-I-had-known-moment because if not, it could lead to feelings of depression. This is sometimes true when you said or did something and then afterward wished you had not. What if you knew a skill that could get you different results in almost any situation you find yourself...2020-06-3032 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS196 | How To Successfully Navigate Black Lives Matter All Lives Matter and What Really Matters Within The Workplace by Kingsley Grant+++ IT'S TRICKY +++ Have you ever tried to please everyone? How did that work out? Here's a quote that I've kept close to me: you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time. Another quote that I really like is: "Some will, some won't, so what? Next!" Another ending that I've also seen and liked is, "... someone else is waiting." Even though I've held these quotes close to me, it's not as easy, at least for me, to...2020-06-2344 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS195 | How To Handle The Issue Of Racism Within Your Organization Without Joining The Cancel Culture Movement by Kingsley Grant+++ HOT TO HANDLE +++ There was a game I played a few times called Hot Potatoes. Have you ever played it? It was mainly done in a circle. Someone would have a ball and throw it to anyone in the circle but they must first call out the other person's name. It is a team-building activity. The point is to handle the ball like a hot potato and try to get rid of it as quickly as you can. If the leader shouted out "hot potato," the person's hand that the ball...2020-06-1934 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS194 | 3 Characteristics Of Resilient Leaders Who Successfully Steer Their Organization To Become Better And Stronger After A Crisis by Jennifer Eggers and Kingsley Grant+++ RETHINK RESILIENCY ++ + When you hear the word resiliency, what comes to your mind? If you are like me you are probably thinking of someone or an organization that rebounded from a space where everything seemed dark and scary.  But, does being able to do so,  require certain skills, or is it entirely luck? Is there a framework that can be used to ensure success? In today's episode, our guest- Jennifer Eggers - is going to surprise us with a new perspective on resiliency but also share with us 3 characteristics...2020-06-1242 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS193 | 5 Simple Ways to Improve Employee Morale Even When They Are Working Remotely by Kingsley Grant+++ NEVER FAILS +++ One thing I know and it's this when morale is high, almost everything else is high. Things seem to just fall in place. Has this been your experience as well? Have you ever worked in an environment where morale is low? Could you tell by what you saw or heard? I know I could.  And the times I did, it wasn't nice. You only had to take one look around and you could tell right away. You could literally feel it. It wasn't good. ...2020-06-1040 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS192 | This One Question Will Inspire and Motivate Your People To Be More Engaged And Do Great Work by Bryan Goodell and Kingsley Grant+++ 4 EARS +++ Riddle me this, riddle me that: What has four ears, snaps together, and brings comfort? You might as well give up because you're not going to solve this riddle. So let me tell you what it is. It's a company. You might be feeling confused by thinking, what does this have to do with the title of this podcast? Everything. Because you'll be hearing from the founder and CEO of the company who saw a problem, found a solution, and is leading his team to be the leader...2020-06-0544 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS191 | How To Lead Proactively During Times Of Racial Tension And Help Your People Safely Process Their Emotions by Kingsley Grant+++ LEAD OR BE LED +++ When leaders put their heads in the sand and act as if "Rome isn't burning" around them, they fail to lead. When leaders hope that "this" will just go away, they have another surprise coming. When leaders fail to listen to the silence or the noise of their people, they set themselves up for a long hot "summer." These actions of leadership are not strategies. So, what should leaders do instead? In this episode, you will discover 3 Do's and 2 Don'ts of leadership during...2020-06-0227 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS190 | Which Of These 5 Benefits Of Effective Communication Does Your Team Need Right Now by Kingsley Grant+++ IT'S MORE THAN HOW +++ Have you ever heard someone say, "it's not what you say, but how you say it?" What were your thoughts on that? Do you agree? If you agree, you're partially right. Because it is not just how you say it, but when, where, and why.  You can say something the right way that needed to be said but you chose the wrong timing, which can undo all your best efforts. Right? Also, where you say it is also very important.  2020-05-2333 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS189 | 5 Reasons Why Emotelligence Is The Most Critical Skill Needed To Successfully Rebound From Covid19 Pandemic by Kingsley Grant+++ IT'S EMOTELLIGENCE TIME +++ There was and maybe still is, a popular commercial that has to do with a beer, which I won't mention here because I'm not being paid to promote them. The popular phrase would go like this: "It's (name of the beer) Time!" The point of the commercial was that this beer is what you need for special times. We are in special times because of Covid19, wouldn't you say? It's unprecedented.  There is so much we don't know and will not know anytime soon. It's...2020-05-1937 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS188 | Why The Best Leaders Use Coaching To Inspire People To Do Great Work And How You Can Too by Sarah Wirth and Kingsley Grant+++ MORE TO IT +++ 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...2020-05-0838 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS187 | Amazon VP Quits A Toxic Work Environment During COVID19 Crisis And Shares These 5 Leadership Lessons by Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-05-0741 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS186 | How To Lead Like A Pro In Crisis Without Changing Who You Are by Melissa Lamson with Kingsley Grant+++ 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 And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on" 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...2020-05-0538 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS185 | Create A Results Oriented Work Environment That Successfully Achieves The Objectives Of The Organization by Kevin Gyolai and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-04-2944 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS184 | Manage Your Emotions Now Or Face The Consequences Later Says World Leading Expert On Facial Coding Dr Dan Hill with Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-04-2340 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS183 | 5 Proven Keys to Lead a High-Performing Remote Work Force During and After A Crisis by Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-04-2230 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS182 | 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+++ 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...2020-04-2138 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS181 - How To Build A Strong Team And Remain That Way Even Through And After A Crisis with Sherrine Washington and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-04-1442 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS180 | Remote Work: Why Some Leaders Succeed At Leading Virtual Teams And Others Don't with Randy McNeely and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-04-0852 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS179 | Heartfelt Leadership Is The Recipe For Higher Engagement Retention Morale and Productivity with Mark Crowley and Kingsley Grant+++ 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...2020-04-0137 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS178 | Want To Keep Your Team Motivated During Covid-19? Here Are 5 Ways To Do So by Kingsley Grant+++ KEEP IT UP +++ Do you find it challenging to keep your motivation up during times of crisis much less to keep the spirit of others up? It can be quite a challenge ... right? Especially when some people require more of you than others and when working alone is not something they are used to. Getting the team through times like this require some ingenuity on your part and probably some outside help. Remember, you don't have to do this alone. In this episode, you will discover 5 Ways...2020-03-2632 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS177 | 3 Proven Skills Of Great Leaders During Times Of Change Which One Are You Lacking by Kingsley Grant+++ LEADING TO LAND +++ Some leaders tend to focus on the process during times of crisis but fail to focus on the outcome. "Focusing on process" kind of leadership is one that only sees what's going on around them. It's very short-sighted, to say the least. It becomes an either/or for them. They are unable to see a both/and scenario. The leaders who are able to "focus on the outcome" are those who are looking for a "better tomorrow." They take into consideration both the "landing" and what happens thereafter. ...2020-03-2429 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS176 | Why Giving Frequent Feedback And Credit To Your Team Reduces Toxicity Within The Work Environment with Patrick Van Gorder and Kingsley Grant+++ FREELY GIVE +++ But wait there is more ... Not everything that is free ends up being helpful. Sometimes it can be downright hurtful. Life is filled with feedback.  Relationships are filled with feedback. A conversation is filled with feedback. However, have you been hurt by the "feedback" you received from someone? Some will call it constructive criticism. What is constructive about it when you are left in shreds? This happens a lot in the workplace.  Feedback, when intended to help, is delivered carefully and with heart.  2020-03-1945 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS175 | New Leader Q&A: How Do I Succeed As A New Leader Even When I Do Not Have Adequate Preparation by Kingsley Grant+++ SET UP FOR FAILURE +++ During the era of Usain Bolt, if someone had offered me a $1,000,000 to race against him in the Olympics, they would not really care about my self-esteem. I would say they're intent was to humiliate and embarrass me in front of the world. Wouldn't you agree? Now, don't agree so quickly. You could have taken your time to agree. [smile] It would be safe to say that's a set up for failure. There was no way I was going to beat him UNLESS he faked...2020-03-1325 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS174 | Manager Fired For Believing The Customer Is Always Right And Why I Agree With The Decision by Kingsley Grant+++ EMANCIPATE YOURSELF +++ Have you ever had one of those moments where it seems like out of nowhere, a song comes to your mind that you've not heard or thought of in quite some time? Recently, I've been having some of those moments.  Today, was one of those times. As I prepared this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show, the song by the late Bob Marley - Redemption Song - came to my mind. And why it did ... You'll see why when you listen to this episode...2020-03-1031 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS173 | Why Leaders Must Address The Elephant in The Room Called Toxicity Before Adding More Leadership Training with Kingsley Grant+++ ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM +++ According to Wikipedia, the term "elephant in the room" is a metaphor used to describe "an important or enormous topic, problem, or risk that is obvious or that everyone knows about but no one mentions or wants to discuss because it makes at least some of them uncomfortable or is personally, socially, or politically embarrassing, controversial, inflammatory, or dangerous" This definition captures the topic of toxicity in the workplace. It's one of those topics that is going unchecked or overlooked for one reason or another. In this...2020-03-0530 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS168 | Insider Tells How He Felt Trapped And Helpless In A Toxic Work Environment With No Place To Go with Guest and Kingsley Grant+++ FEELING TRAPPED +++ Have you ever felt trapped and helpless? Every day there are thousands of people who feel this way in relationships, at work, in school, in communities, and on and on. The sad part they don't see an end in sight. This feeling can impact one's life in drastic ways: Physically, emotionally. mentally. spiritually. and socially. The stress of it shows up in different ways. This is what my guest shares on this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show. He talks about how, for the sake of his...2020-02-1739 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS162 | Unleash Your Sales Team To Do Great Work Using Emotional Intelligence with Kingsley Grant and Donald Kelly+++ SALES MAKEOVER +++ In the past, I've often said: "I'm not a salesperson." And the reason I so quickly utter those words is simply not to be likened to that "sleazy" salesperson. You know that kind, don't you? Me too! My association with sales is that of being pressured. I'm not comfortable with that. Thankfully I've had a makeover of my thoughts on what sales and selling is all about. Every day, each one of us is selling something: an idea, our truth, our story, our excuse, etc. We want...2020-02-0331 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS141 | Why Leaders Who Practice The Golden Rule Are Less Stressed And More Likely To Succeed with Michael Tanner and Kingsley Grant+++ GOLDEN RULE WORKS +++ I'm sure you, like me, have heard about the Golden Rule at some point in our lives. Do you remember what you were taught? I was taught that I'm to do to others what I'd like for them to do to me. Wow! That gave me a reason to pause but I must be honest to say, I've not done a good job following it as I should. What would happen if we followed the Golden Rule as it was intended? Can...2019-11-1939 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS115 | Find Out Which Of These 5 Familiar Leadership Styles Is The Least Effective by Kingsley Grant+++ THUMBS DOWN TO THIS ONE +++ Clicking on a thumbs down icon or image, signifies a dislike, disagreement or distaste for something. Often, when I read an article that is meant to help me solve a problem, I'm given the chance to show my reaction to the content. This is done with two options: a thumbs up or a thumbs down. From time to time, I will click on one or the other.  I've noticed that my clicks tend to be on the thumbs down more than the thumbs up. 2019-08-2731 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS109 | 5 Steps To Effectively Lead Through Crisis And Change by Kingsley Grant+++ THE MOMENT +++ The moment when their lives change forever. The moment when their world turn upside down. The moment when the thing you feared the most happened to them. What do you do? How do you lead yourself and those are going through these experiences? Is there a protocol? Are there steps one can follow? Is it possible to guide those in pain, in shock, in disbelief, in ________? (fill in the blanks) Here are 5 don'ts: Don't rush to judgment Don't say, "If I were you I...2019-08-0629 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS107 | 5 Ways Leaders Can Confront Underperforming Employees Without Shattering Their Self Esteem by Kingsley Grant+++ IT'S NOT ALL THEIR FAULT +++ What would happen if people who are part of a system - family, work, sport, etc, share the blame when something goes wrong even if they were not the main person responsible? It's so easy to quickly point the finger and come down on someone when something goes wrong. And it's amazing how quickly some of these same people take credit when things go right. They are willing to share even when they didn't have a direct input in the outcome. This happens a lot in...2019-07-3027 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS103 | The Top 5 Most Important Leadership Competencies According to World Leaders by Kingsley Grant+++ IT'S ABOUT COMPETENCY +++ Have you ever encountered someone who surprised you by their level of incompetence? The surprise came because you assumed based upon their title or role, they should know more than they are demonstrating. I've had one or two professors who made me wonder how they made it to the level of being hired as a professor. I leave their class thinking it would have been better if I stayed home and did self-learning. The issue ... competency. According to dictionary dot com, competence means: the ability to...2019-07-2432 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS100 | 13 Things You May Not Know About Me by Kingsley Grant+++ I FELT NAKED +++ Have you ever talked about yourself in such a way that you felt naked ... ... naked because of sharing things that most people outside your close family and/or friends don't know? And somethings they might know but not the "why" or "how?" It can be scary ... right? Well, this is how I felt in sharing this 100th episode of The Kingsley Grant Show. I thought, what better time to do so than at this 100th episode? It's a huge milestone for the show so...2019-07-1941 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS99 | Skyrocket Your Performance By Mastering These 4 Common Life Experiences With Dr Diane Hamilton and Kingsley Grant+++ CURIOSITY DIDN'T KILL THIS CAT +++ Adult: "Don't you know that curiosity kills the cat?" Me: [silence] I grew up in Jamaica and this is one of the phrases I heard quite often. It was made by people, namely adults, who didn't want to be asked any questions that made them uneasy. That's my conclusion based upon looking back at the many times I've heard it. Does this sound familiar? Did you experience this? Would you believe that having heard this statement so many times, it almost "killed"...2019-07-1932 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS97 | Avoid This One Big Leadership Mistake President Trump Tweeted To Congresswomen by Kingsley Grant+++ AND IT'S NOT ABOUT RACISM +++ Before you rush to judgment and nail me to the cross, take a deep breath and read the heading in context. Did you do that? Now, is your reaction a bit less intense? Maybe you didn't react or overreact at all. Maybe you do not operate with a knee-jerk reaction like so many people do. At times, as leaders, we need to pull back from the noise and the crowd and make conclusions and decisions within a present context. You probably are...2019-07-1627 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS93 | Which Of These 7 Essential Traits Of Successful Leadership Are You Lacking by Kingsley Grant+++ HANDS UP +++ In general I do not like to admit to my weaknesses. I know what they are and I know the feelings generated whenever my weaknesses are exposed. One thing I can tell you, it doesn't feel good. Because I know what they are and how I feel when they are exposed, I try my best to work on overcoming, strengthening, or compensating for them to save face. The last thing I want to do is raise my hands, acknowledging that I'm lacking in an area I think I should not be...2019-07-0933 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS92 | Unforgettable Leaders Are Known For These 7 Qualities Which Ones Are You Missing by Kingsley Grant+++ ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER +++ 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 a phrase our mom would say to us from time to time. The phrase may not be as impactful in its written form as it is when spoken.  But here is what she would say: "Mouth turn crossway to say anything."  As I mentioned, hearing it in the Jamaican dialect--patois, pronounced "...2019-07-0832 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS91 | Elon Musk's Top 9 Meeting Rules: Which Ones Do You Need To Adapt by Kingsley Grant+++ SPARE ME ANOTHER ONE +++ Do you enjoy going to the office/staff/board meetings?  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 those?" What if you could change how meetings are conducted or simply get rid of some of them, would you do so? I've had my share of meetings and I can tell you that I didn't enjoy some of them. Actually, I would sit there wondering, "why am I here?" Elon...2019-07-0629 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS90 | Are You Sacrificing Any Of These 5 Important Aspects Of Your Life by Kingsley Grant+++ AT WHAT ALTAR +++ Every one of us has at one time or another uttered words these words: "I know I should ..." Have you? When you did, what were you referring to? Do you recall?  Here's the most important question, "Are you doing that today?" There are 5 areas of our lives we need to make sure we are guarding against sacrificing at the altar of our work/business. Do you wanna know what they are? If so, listen to this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show. You...2019-07-0630 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS89 | Valuable Leadership Lesson From Nike's Betsy Ross Flag Shoe Debacle by Kingsley Grant+++ NIKE BLEW IT +++ This is a strong statement. What did they blow? 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  Betsy Ross Flag Shoe from the market. Should they have done it or should they not have? Or could it have been avoided altogether? This is what you will hear on this episode of The Kingsley Grant Show and more importantly, what they blew. You will...2019-07-0426 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS72 | 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. Diversity issues. Millennials. Globalization. Technological advancements. The dawn of AI. And on and on ... What does a leader do to manage these challenges? That is what is discussed in this episode of the Kingsley Grant's Show. You'll discover what leaders need to do and the good news, it's not as difficult as some might think. To access your FREE COPY of the book mentioned, click on this link...2019-06-1229 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF54 7 Secrets To Go From Blogging To Podcasting with Kingsley Grant and Bill GriggsPBF54: 7 Secrets To Go From Blogging To PodcastingBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant 7 Secrets To Go From Blogging To PodcastingSecret #1: Know whyWhy are you doing it?MobilityEasy accessReach an audience that doesn’t like to read - consume contentSecret #2: It’s possibleNot as complicated as you might thinkDIY for budgeting reasonsResources:Otter.aiVAsOutsourcingSecret #3: Get used to speaking out loudThoughts get disentangled through the lips...2019-04-1950 minThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectThe Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills IntersectKGS00 | Leadership That Works - You Are One Skill Away by Kingsley GrantThere is leadership and there is LEADERSHIP. The latter is made up of people who understands what it takes to lead people to make better decisions, have better relationships, and to become top performers. This episode introduces to the paradigm that makes it all possible. It is called Emotelligence: The Art of Succeeding Where Others Failed.  The word Emotelligence is formed from two words, Emotion and Intelligence. It is the hybrid of the skills found in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. In this episode you will hear the host, Kingsley Grant, laying out the case...2019-03-1218 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF52 Get Faster Results with A Challenge with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPBF52: Get Faster Results with A ChallengeBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 52:How to get the result you want faster with a challenge?Have you ever been a part of a challenge? What was your experience?We've been in several different kinds of challenges and have experienced great results.Toward the end of last year, Kingsley and his wife were involved in a 10-Day Green Smoothie challenge where they both lost a combined total of 18 pounds in 10 days. Kingsley said, what made this challenge s...2019-02-2155 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF50 Get To Know Your Audience with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPBF50: Take Time To Know Your AudienceBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 50: If you have been around the content creation space for any time, like me, you have heard people talking about knowing your audience or your avatar or your ideal person.One of the reasons that so many people talk or write about this topic is that it is critical for your overall success in business whether it's online or offline.When you don't know who it is you are creating content for it can...2018-12-2552 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF44: Interview Podcasts: Kingsley GrantPBF44: Interview Podcasts: Kingsley GrantThe most common form of Podcast is the interview Podcast. An interview podcast allow you and your audience to get to know your guest and help spread their message. Finding interview sujects can be a challenge for new podcaster host so we recommend you start by interviewing a friend first.In this episode we interview Kingsley Grant, author, coach, counselor and host of multiole podcast about his life and his journey. We talk about his early years in Jamaica and why he decided to come to the US to start a...2018-05-281h 04Podcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF39 How to Make Money with Your Podcast Using Sales Funnels with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPBF39: How To Make Money With Your Podcast Using Sales FunnelsBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant Podcast By Friday Episode 39:One question we see a lot is How to make money with your podcast? Even though there are many ways to do so as we've outlined in the past few episodes, having a sales funnel through which to move your audience from point A to point B is the key to your success. Not all funnels are the same. In this episode of the Podcast By Friday show Bill Griggs and...2018-03-1347 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF37 How to Make Money with Your Podcast Through Affiliate Marketing with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPBF36: How To Make Money With Your Podcast Through Affiliate MarketingBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 37:One question we see a lot is How to make money with your podcast? One of the fastest methods is through Affiliate Marketing.In this episode of the Podcast By Friday show Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant talk about ways to make money with your podcast through Affiliate Marketing.Money through affiliate marketing?What is Affiliate Marketing? A marketing arrangement by which an online retailer pays...2018-02-2236 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF30 Creating Content Your Audience Cant Wait To Listen To with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantCreating Content Your Audience Can't Wait To Listen To!By Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 30: What do we mean by Content? Valuable, Relevant, Concise information prepared for your audienceWhat are the different Forms of Content Audio Video Text ImagesWhere do we find content for our show? Audience feedback Personal Experiences Ideas from other podcasts, books, webinars, etc Video … Youtube Newsfeeds Social Media Courses GuestHow long should ou...2017-12-3038 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF28 Quick Tips and Tricks To Get More Traffic To Your Podcast with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantQuick Tips and Tricks To Get More Traffic To Your PodcastBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 28: In this episode, we discuss the various ways -tips and tricks - to get more traffic to your podcast. These tips and tricks can also be used to drive traffic to your website and other aspects of your online business.So many people will pay very high fees to get traffic from those who promise them their "winning strategy" on getting traffic.Sadly there are always those vulnerable people who...2017-08-2355 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF26 5 Most Popular Podcast Show Formats to Grow Your Audience with Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant5 Most Popular Podcast Show Formats to Grow Your AudienceBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 26: In this episode, we discuss the show formats of the many podcasts on the internet. As you plan your show, you will benefit from listening to the episode as we explain the most popular formats the most successful show uses. We'll also discuss how we came to choose the format we use.The goal is that you'll pick the one that you find most appealing, and go for it. We do not...2017-07-1845 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF24 Minimum Recording Equipment You Need For Your Podcast with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantMinimum Podcast Recording Equipment You Need For Your PodcastBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 24: Have you ever wondered why some podcast shows sound so remarkable while others sound terrible? Do you make your listening decision based upon the quality + content of a show? Do you want to know what podcast recording equipment you can use to get a good enough quality sound?If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this episode is made especially for you.In this episode we share with you...2017-06-2144 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF022 Podcast Cover Art with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantYour Podcast Cover ArtBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 22: Have you ever wondered how the podcasts you listen to get those images to represent their show or their brand? Does the idea of having your own image but not knowing where to get one, keeps you from launching your show?Have you ever wondered how to get your podcast artwork once you've created on or found out how to do so, onto iTunes or other platforms?If these questions are among those that plague you about...2017-05-1757 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF016 3 Ways To Improve Your Voice Behind The Microphone with Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant3 Tips To Improve Your Voice Behind The MicrophoneBy Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast by Friday is a show that helps people create their Minimal Viable Podcast (TM) by taking bold action to defeat procrastination and get their voices heard.Podcast By Friday Episode 163 Tips To Improve Your Voice Behind The Microphone Tip #1: Record yourself speaking and take time to listen to it. - you’ll be surprised to see how many crutch words you use, which if removed, could be an immediate improvement to your voice behind th...2016-12-2526 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF011 Transcripts Timestamps and Audio Extractions with Kingsley Grant and Bill GriggsPBF011: Transcripts Timestamps and Audio Extractions For Your Podcast“The recording of the podcast episode, is not the problem, it’s the show notes that gets to me,” stated a frustrated podcast host.We also share this sentiment. As experienced podcasters who have done hundreds of shows over the last few years, we have found this to be bane of podcasting.It’s so much fun getting behind the microphone and interview guests or do solo shows especially when we are doing topics we feel strongly about, but once the fun is over, th...2016-10-1225 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By FridayPBF010: Why and How To Get Your Show on iTunes with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantWhy And How To Get Your Podcast On iTunesIn this episode you will discover why we - Bill Griggs and Kingsley Grant - believe that having your show on iTunes is a must and how to get it there. Have you ever wondered what is the big deal about iTunes? We did. However seeing and hearing about it now, has a different ring to it for us.Add to that this "New & Noteworthy" phrase. What the heck is that?This is how it sounded to us: "This...2016-09-2528 minPodcast By FridayPodcast By Friday3 Tools To Simplify Scheduling Of Podcast Guests with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantPodcast By Friday Episode 8PBF008: 3 Tools To Simplify Scheduling Of Podcast Guests with Bill Griggs and Kingsley GrantKingsley Grant and Bill Griggs talk about how they simplify scheduling guest for their podcast using 3 simple tools. In this episode you will discover three scheduling tools that we have found to be "must haves" if you are planning to conduct interviews for your podcast. In our experiences, we have found that trying to schedule an interview appointment with potential guest can be frustrating, embarrassing and at times feel unprofessional....2016-09-1226 minSuccess Caribbean StyleSuccess Caribbean StyleSCS005 How To Grow Thick Skin And Be Successful with Kingsley GrantThis episode discusses the meaning of having thick skin and when and where it is applicable. You will hear stories that accompany this idea and how the host - Kingsley Grant - experienced it.Some of the discussion centers around being ridiculed, shunned and at times name calling. One of the examples used is Oprah Winfrey and how she too had to grow thick skin to endure the backlash that came her way after making the decision to pursue her dream.You too will have to embrace this ideology if you are...2016-08-2924 minSuccess Caribbean StyleSuccess Caribbean StyleSCS001 Overcome the odds and achieve your dream with Kingsley GrantIn this episode you will go on a journey with your host - Kingsley Grant - as he shares what it was like for him in the beginning and you will have 5 take-aways at the end to apply to your life. The main take-away will be that if he could, you can.2016-08-0122 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentMaking Changes In Life And How To Do It | Kingsley Grant | Episode 033Changes are never easy. It requires adjustment and a newness. Sometimes it demands that we give up our norm and move from our comfortable zone, so that we can achieve something different, better and hopefully bigger. In this episode, you will discover how making changes in life, is one of those necessary evils that we […] The post Making Changes In Life And How To Do It | Kingsley Grant | Episode 033 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2015-01-2122 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentHow To Have A More Productive Day The Unorthodox Way | Kingsley Grant | Episode 032To have a more productive day is a choice that you and I make each and everyday. I know this from personal experience. I don’t always have a productive day. As a matter of fact I used to think I had more unproductive days than productive. This is so when I do not practice gratitude and celebration of […] The post How To Have A More Productive Day The Unorthodox Way | Kingsley Grant | Episode 032 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2015-01-1421 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentHave A More Successful Year With A Theme | Kingsley Grant | Episode 031Having a more successful year is a choice that you will make. This may sound as if it all depends on you. To a point, it does. Let me explain. How would you describe your year last year? Would you say it was a successful year? If you said no, could it be that you […] The post Have A More Successful Year With A Theme | Kingsley Grant | Episode 031 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2015-01-0725 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentHow To Start The Year The Smart Way | Kingsley Grant | Episode 030In this episode, you will discover how to start your new year the smart way. You will be hearing about the acronym S.M.A.R.T but not in the way you’ve heard it before (if you have). Planning for what to do as the New Year kicks off, is always a good thing. It’s a time of fresh […] The post How To Start The Year The Smart Way | Kingsley Grant | Episode 030 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2014-12-3126 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentHow To Survive The Crazy In-Laws During The Holidays | Jen McDonough-Kingsley Grant | Episode 029In this episode, you will discover 3 Techniques that will help you survive the crazy in-laws during the holiday seasons. According to one study, family gathering is the fourth leading cause of stress – a whopping 44% of people are stressed out during these times. Imagine, a time that is supposed to be relaxing and fun […] The post How To Survive The Crazy In-Laws During The Holidays | Jen McDonough-Kingsley Grant | Episode 029 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2014-12-2429 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentSetting Goals That Works For You | Kingsley Grant | Episode 028In this episode, you will discover that setting goals is not as complicated as some would have you think. The complexity of how it’s often delivered has had it’s impact on me. I’m not fully there yet in my recovery, but I’m not where I used to be. I’m a whole lot better at this […] The post Setting Goals That Works For You | Kingsley Grant | Episode 028 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2014-12-1826 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentHow To Reduce Power Struggle In Relationships | Kingsley Grant | Episode 026In this episode, you will discover three ways to reduce the power struggle in relationships –  personal and professional relationship. Sometimes we find ourselves in needless power struggles simply because of lacking understanding on the behaviors associated with power. Here are three of the many ways, that when understood and embraced, can significantly reduce the power struggle […] The post How To Reduce Power Struggle In Relationships | Kingsley Grant | Episode 026 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2014-12-1223 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentBuild Influence and Affluence With Body Language | Kingsley Grant | Episode AHL 026In this episode you will discover three ways to build influence and thereby position yourself for affluence. Most people focus on the verbal aspect of communication while neglecting the non-verbals.  If the research on what people remembers holds true, the focus should be on the latter. According to the research, people remember only 7% of what […] The post Build Influence and Affluence With Body Language | Kingsley Grant | Episode AHL 026 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2014-12-0925 minA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentA Happier Living Podcast: Better Relationships | Effective Communication | More Confidence | Personal DevelopmentStrategies To Create An Iron-Clad and Bulletproof Mindset | Donald Kelly and Kingsley Grant | Episode 025In this episode I discuss with Donald Kelly – The Sales Evangelist – about how to create and ironclad and bulletproof mindset. Severeal of the points that were made – the hightlights – are listed below. You will be surprised to hear the spin that was made on handling rejection. I can assure you it’s […] The post Strategies To Create An Iron-Clad and Bulletproof Mindset | Donald Kelly and Kingsley Grant | Episode 025 appeared first on Kingsley Grant.com.2014-12-0434 min