+++ IT'S IN THE GENIUS +++ You may have heard the phrase, "It's in the genes!" Right? Normally when the phrase is used as a way of highlighting skills, it is generally used in a celebratory way to make sure you know this is something that cannot be duplicated because it is in the genes. I tend to see this a lot in the sports industry as players celebrate their skills and pridefully proclaim where those kinds of skills originate. But when last have you heard someone say, "It's in the genius?" I w...
Feb 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 228
+++ SYNERGY FLOW +++ Have you ever been someplace where the synergy was so strong that you immediately felt like this is where you needed to be? And when that happened, do you remember how motivated you were to do whatever you could to contribute something of value to the environment? That's the power of synergy. It's the result of combining forces that ultimately impact the bottom-line. This is what many companies lack and that is why in this episode, our guest Karen Jenkins - provides us with ...
Feb 05, 2021•43 min•Ep. 227
+++ 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 secrets by knowing the...
Feb 03, 2021•44 min•Ep. 226
+++ 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 believe one of the reasons ...
Jan 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 225
+++ IN THE EMOTION +++ Look a bit closer and there you'll find it. You might be surprised what you'll discover if you know what you are looking for. You might be wondering what I'm talking about. Right? It's simply those nagging feelings that you have from time to time because of what other people do or say and then not sure what to do about them. Fear. Anger. Frustration. Anxiety. Not to mention Stress. These are just some of the emotions that are lurking in the shadows and need to be revealed....
Jan 23, 2021•44 min•Ep. 224
+++ PASSING IT ON +++ There are many things in life worth passing on to those who are behind us. We have a responsibility as leaders in whatever form that takes, to make sure those we are leading are better equipped for the life ahead of them. But the catch is this: not everyone who is in leadership or has that title is skilled to pass on what is necessary for those following. The good news is that we all can learn how to do a better job IF we are open to learning what it really takes. This is w...
Jan 21, 2021•45 min•Ep. 223
+++ 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 stake. To better u...
Jan 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 222
+++ 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 ke...
Jan 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 221
+++ MISS TAKE +++ No, I didn't make a mistake in my spelling. It was intentional. But that is not what mistakes are. They are not intentional. It is something that happens because you or I attempted something that didn't work out the way we thought. That what a mistake is. Some people are afraid of attempting new things because of the possibility of making a mistake. They want to have such a "perfect" record that they don't attempt something new; take risks. But that is not only how we make mist...
Jan 09, 2021•29 min•Ep. 220
+++ 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 most publ...
Dec 10, 2020•46 min•Ep. 219
+++ 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, ...
Dec 05, 2020•48 min•Ep. 218
+++ IT'S IN THE PRACTICE +++ Have you ever heard the phrase, "practice becomes perfect?" What are your thoughts on that? Do you believe it is true? I don't and here's why. If it did, we would have a lot of perfect people in the world, by now. Wouldn't we? So many have practiced so hard and yet come up short ... because it is impossible. And when you've put in all the work and not get the perfection that was promised, you become frustrated. Am I right or am I right? Here's what I believe: PRACTIC...
Nov 26, 2020•39 min•Ep. 217
+++ 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 tend to negate all that came prior ...
Nov 18, 2020•37 min•Ep. 216
+++ PLATE IS FULL +++ Do you feel at times that your "plate" is so full that if you added one more task to it, you would go insane? I have been there. And the crazy thing is that sometimes I find a way to add one more task to my plate. Isn't that crazy? I'm sure I'm not the only one. You might have done the same thing as well. The question is, why do we do that to ourselves? Let me make it more personal, why do I do that to myself? Do you have an answer? I do know what you and I need. We need to...
Nov 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 215
+++ SOMEONE SOMEWHERE +++ Every one of us struggles with one thing or another. There are some people who are not able to relate to your struggle. But if you look long and hard, you'll find someone who does. None of us are exempt from struggles. With that in mind, we can safely say, we are not the only one that has a certain struggle even though we may feel that way at times. As a coach and licensed therapist, I get to hear people's struggles constantly. One of the struggles that are presented mo...
Nov 06, 2020•38 min•Ep. 214
+++ SOFT AS STEEL +++ I know this sounds like a contradiction. Right? Soft and steel don't go together. Is this a mistake? On the surface, it seems like these two words should not be used together because steel is always seen as something tough. As a matter of fact, those are the words that are used together: tough as steel. However, there is a term which I'm sure you have heard, which is, soft skills. You've heard that, right? Unfortunately, the way the phrase soft skills is normally used can b...
Oct 30, 2020•49 min•Ep. 213
+++ 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 this list could be shortene...
Oct 22, 2020•49 min•Ep. 212
+++ THE MINDSET +++ I came across this quote that I believe captures the kind of mindset needed to make a difference in our world. Here it is: “Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.” – Claude T. Bissell What do you think? Would you agree with my opening statement now that you've read the quote for yourself? Let me know your thoughts. I believe our mindset has a lot to do with...
Oct 16, 2020•39 min•Ep. 211
+++ 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 ...
Oct 08, 2020•42 min•Ep. 210
+++ 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. For example, in the wo...
Sep 30, 2020•42 min•Ep. 209
+++ SPEAK LAST FINISH FIRST +++ Have you ever heard the expression, "Good guys finish last?" Do you truly believe that? I don't. I think whoever made up that expression, was a loser and want everyone to be a loser like he or she was. Having said that, I do believe in "the last shall be first and the first shall be last" because of who said that ... Jesus. That's for another day. But for today, you need to know that there is a last/first dynamic that occurs when leaders are willing to go last as ...
Sep 23, 2020•42 min•Ep. 208
+++ I IN THE 'FLUENCE BABY +++ There is a commercial that features a very prominent actor who has a favorite line that says, "It's all about the U Baby!" Do you know who that is? Well, it doesn't matter too much if you don't. The only reason I mention him and the commercial is the emphasis he makes on the statement "about the U Baby!" In this case, it's about the 'FLUENCE BABY!" [smile] Why? In this episode, you will discover why I use the phrase "I in the 'fluence." Our guest - Kristin Harper -...
Sep 16, 2020•38 min•Ep. 207
+++ 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 dur...
Sep 08, 2020•45 min•Ep. 206
+++ MORE THAN A RIDE +++ Can you remember what it was like the last time you rode a bike or should I ask, have you ever ridden a bike? [smile] I'm going to assume that you have ridden a bike even though it might have been eons of years ago. Whether you have or not, this you do know - a bike has at least two wheels. Right? Ok. We're settled on that. What if I told you that a bike can be more than what you ride? What if I told you that it could be a great visual for your success as a leader at wor...
Sep 02, 2020•39 min•Ep. 205
+++ A WOMAN IN CHARGE +++ I've heard some people wonder out loud, what it would be like if women were in charge of higher institutions. Are you one of them? I know what it is like to have a woman in charge of our family without "being in charge" ... my mom. One thing I can say is that she stood out as a leader not only in our home but in our neighborhood. She succeeded in that role without wearing the mantle of "leader." However, there is one woman who has stood out and succeeded like my mom, bu...
Aug 26, 2020•42 min•Ep. 204
+++ IT HAS TO BE UP AND DOWN +++ Most times we use the phrase Up and Down to refer to life circumstances such as our health, work, relationship, and more. There are some things I wish had a Down component but unfortunately, it doesn't and that is my age. Why couldn't there be a Down component to it? Wouldn't that be nice? But it's a good thing, our attitude about it makes the difference. Well, enough on the age issue. This is not what this show is about. In this episode, you will hear the United...
Aug 19, 2020•47 min•Ep. 203
+++ 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....
Aug 11, 2020•51 min•Ep. 202
+++ 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 coul...
Jul 29, 2020•41 min•Ep. 201
+++ 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 mean...
Jul 21, 2020•40 min•Ep. 200
+++ DO WHAT YOU KNOW +++ How often have you felt like you need to know just a little more to accomplish a task or start something new? There is that "something" in all of us that makes us feel like we don't know enough or simply are inadequate. Add to that the imposter syndrome that makes us worry that we will be found out for not being what we have "claimed" to be. These feelings and thinking can truly mess with our confidence and negatively impact our job performance. But we don't have to stay...
Jul 14, 2020•28 min•Ep. 199
