Have you ever tried dieting without exercising or exercising without a modified diet? How did that work out for you? On the other hand, have you done both and did you notice a difference? I have. When I combined a modified diet alongside exercising, I saw the difference. The results were noticeable by those who knew me. I basked in the compliments I received. I must confess that I've not been as disciplined as I was when I lost the weight and was better toned. I have slacked off and noticed the ...
Apr 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 18
Most leaders have this one thing in common: they want results that lead to better job performance, better relationships, and better decision making across the board. They want to see it happening among leaders and team-members and team-members and team-members. If they are able to get this trifecta to take place, they know this leads to higher productivity and the bottom-line, profitability. Many have tried to get this outcome through various media but have been unable to do so. In this episode,...
Apr 10, 2019•24 min•Ep. 17
Personal Development, what is it? Is it really necessary for leaders to concern themselves with it? Does it make a difference whether they do or not? It all depends on who you ask. If you ask someone who is mediocre and simply average in their leadership position, you'll more than likely hear "it is not necessary. It's just one more way for someone trying to get you to spend money on some stupid program. I've been leading forever, and look at me." Yes, look at them. See the results they are havi...
Apr 09, 2019•22 min•Ep. 16
In life we are often told that there are things that do not give us a chance to have a do-over. That is true when it comes to certain things like parenting a child who is now an adult, there is no do-over as far as going back and fixing past parenting failures. Maybe a relationship failure is another. And still another could be a financial mistake. These are just some examples of things that do not give you a chance to have a do-over. However, when it comes to leadership, you have a chance for a...
Apr 08, 2019•23 min•Ep. 15
You, like me, may have tried a number of ways to get rid of or get control of our stress, yet to no avail. Unfortunately there are some people who have resorted to vices of different kinds in trying to manage their stress but only to complicate their already existing situation. What do we do? Can stress be eliminated? Can it be controlled? Do we resign ourselves to living with our stress? These and other questions are covered in this episode. As you listen, think of your stressful situation and ...
Apr 05, 2019•22 min•Ep. 14
This idea that you can succeed where others failed, may sound preposterous. It might sound like a fairytale, unbelievable, unattainable, it's for others, but not for you. Probably upon hearing this idea, you immediately think of those who have failed in areas that you have aspirations towards and you begin to compare yourself with them. It doesn't add up. In this episode, you will discover the #1 sure-fire way to give yourself a fighting chance to experience success where others failed. Most of ...
Apr 04, 2019•24 min•Ep. 13
Transformational leaders have an advantage over other types of leaders. They do so simply by their ability to educate, inform, and inspire. Not every leader is able to do this. Research bears this out. Researchers Ken W. Perry & Alan Bryman (2006) had this to say about transformational leaders: “The transforming leader raises the aspirations of his or her followers such that the leader’s and the follower’s aspirations are fused.” Other researchers such as Dasborough and Ashkanasy (2002) also...
Apr 03, 2019•20 min•Ep. 12
Some leaders think that the word emotions and leadership should not be written in the same sentence. It is distasteful to them. Many of these leaders associate weakness with emotions. It also makes them vulnerable and open to be taken advantage of. At least that is what they think. However, nothing could be farther from the truth. Leaders show emotions everyday but many times in the wrong way or in a negative way. They'll get angry at their staff/team, berate people, "lose it" by throwing a temp...
Apr 02, 2019•20 min•Ep. 11
When you hear the word vulnerable, what comes to your mind? Here’s what most people think when they hear the word vulnerability (.See if any of this applies to you): * weak * risky * lose respect The one that is most often referenced, is the risk. Yes, it can be risky, but when you think of the benefits it’s worth it. Inspirational Poem: William Arthur Ward on “Risk” To laugh is to risk appearing a fool, To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out to another is to risk involvement, To ...
Apr 01, 2019•20 min•Ep. 10
Life is filled with feedback of all kinds, some positive and at times some not so positive. What do you do when you receive negative feedback from life? Spouse? Boss? Team member? How do you give feedback to your team members that is helpful and not harmful? In this episode, I share how to give effective positive feedback even when the feedback calls for a negative one. If you enjoy this episode, share with at least one other person and don't forget to leave a comment....
Mar 28, 2019•22 min•Ep. 9
There are many thoughts on how to increase productivity within your department. Everyone seems to have a hack, tip, or trick on how to get people to become more productive. It's understandable why there is so much content on this one topic. Productivity is necessary for success. However, there is one thing above all else that gets people motivated and wanting to be more productive. In this episode I share what that is. I also tell of a story of how I personally experienced this tip and what it d...
Mar 27, 2019•19 min•Ep. 8
There are a number of ways to alienate your followers, but these five are part of the cardinal sins of leadership. When they are carried out the results can be devastating for everyone involved and invariably for the organization. It's a no-win situation. In this episode I unpack how leaders tend to do this as well as shared one of most embarrassing stories of my life. Here are the 5 Surefire Ways leaders can use to alienate their followers. How Leaders can alienate their followers i) Public sha...
Mar 26, 2019•28 min•Ep. 7
Some leaders maybe unaware of some of the very obvious reasons their team members avoid them like the plague. The way to discover what that could be is mentioned in this episode. Most of what is shared can be found in my soon to be released book: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed. Find out how to get your FREE copy.
Mar 22, 2019•20 min•Ep. 6
Many times leaders do not realize that their mood sets the stage for performance and that productivity is tied directly to the how they manage it. In this episode I talk about what happens when leaders show up to lead their teams with a "foul" attitude or mood. As a person from the rural area in Jamaica, I am used to seeing roaches scurrying to corners whenever the light disrupt the darkness. This is what team-members do when a leader shows up in a "foul" mood. In my new to be released book: The...
Mar 21, 2019•18 min•Ep. 5
How is that some leaders would earn the title of being influential but the outcomes of their leadership is one to be desired whereas the other leader, is everything one would want to emulate? In this episode I discuss the tales of two leaders: Martin Luther King Jr. and Jim Jones. The two leaders would be considered influential in their own ways, yet the outcome from their leadership, even though having profound impact in different ways, are outcomes that are looked upon in different ways. What ...
Mar 18, 2019•19 min•Ep. 4
Why do Sororities and Fraternities have their members sign pledges? Why do they have standardize pledges? Having not much knowledge of either, I'm going to guess that it's to make things uniform and make sure everyone abide by the same principles. If you know otherwise, I'm open to learn. If my assumption is correct and even if it's not, why is it that there is not a standardized "pledge" that leaders sign prior to becoming "members" of the leadership league? My mission of this and other episode...
Mar 15, 2019•20 min•Ep. 3
Ask almost every leader whether or not they are qualified to lead and the answer will be "of course!" It will almost always be in a defensive manner. I get it why they would almost feel offended if asked. But what about quantified? This would immediately have them think, like you might be thinking, that there was a mistake made in using the word quantified, thinking it should be qualified. In this episode I made the case for quantified leadership rather than qualified leadership. I reference my ...
Mar 14, 2019•19 min•Ep. 2
Practicing leadership in the 21st Century using 20th Century approaches is doomed to fail. Is it any wonder many leaders are failing at leading the people they were entrusted to lead or that those people, even very talented ones, are jumping ship? In this episode I share why this happens and what needs to change. Most of what I share are ideas, concepts, and principles found in my soon to be released new book entitled: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed. You can get a FREE cop...
Mar 13, 2019•21 min•Ep. 1
There 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...
Mar 12, 2019•19 min
