+++ TIME TO ERASE +++ Have you ever accepted something as normal because everyone had? And when you did, was there ever a time you had some questions or doubts but did nothing about it? Did you ever ask yourself why you didn't do or say something until someone else did? I have on quite a few occasions. And quite frankly, it was because I didn't know what else was there or what to do. Having evolved and grown in knowledge, confidence, and courage, I am doing something about it. In this episode, I...
May 11, 2019•26 min•Ep. 48
+++ DIVERSITY - THE NEW NORM +++ Diversity leadership is a hot topic in the 21st Century and rightly so. Not all leaders are skilled at diversity leadership. The sad part is that some don't even know that diversity leadership requires certain skills that they may not have. Others are trying to "force" everyone to fit into the mold they've created. And there's a small group of leaders who don't even know they are in the 21st Century. The need for diversity awareness has always been around. It's j...
May 10, 2019•27 min•Ep. 47
+++ THE FIFTH SECRET +++ When you hear the word salesman, what comes to your mind? Notice I didn't say who, but what. Is it the used car salesman? It's funny how this is where most people I've asked this question, including myself, goes. Why? Is it because of the stories we hear of from our own experience and maybe, from both? I've had both. How did this all get started? Have you ever wondered? Regardless, this impression seem to dominate the imagination of many people, which is so unfortunate, ...
May 09, 2019•28 min•Ep. 46
+++ YOU TOO +++ Have you ever wondered whether or not you could achieve something that you see others doing and after having examined how they did it, thought you never could? On the other hand, have you done something that at first you never thought you could? I have experienced both situations. In this episode you'll hear me reveal something you probably never knew as I used it to create a context for how you too can succeed just as others have. You'll hear the secret to making it happen. The ...
May 08, 2019•28 min•Ep. 45
+++ MAKE IT SAFE +++ Imagine, you get to design what makes people more satisfied, happier, and confident. Yes, you the leader get to do that. When people are given a safe setting to do their work, it becomes one less thing that they have to worry about, hence they are able to give more of their energy and attention to their work. This leads to more productivity and a less tense environment. In this episode, I discuss a few ways to do that. These ideas are a small portion of what I write about in...
May 07, 2019•27 min•Ep. 44
+++ $250K INVITE +++ What if I offered you $250k for doing one thing ... increase your EQ, would that interest you? What if I told you that I would coach you into how to increase your EQ and then offer you the $250K just for agreeing and doing the work, would that interest you even more? If you are a leader that is growth minded, which you ought to be especially in the 21st century, your answer has to be yes. Any other answer, makes me question your leadership mission. In this episode, you'll di...
May 06, 2019•26 min•Ep. 43
+++ 3 MAIN REASONS LEADERS FAIL +++ It's important that leaders know what not to do and what to do, so that they can beat the odds of failed leadership. In this episode, you'll discover the findings by the prestigious leadership research group. the center for creative leadership, as to what leads to leadership failure. This company surveys over 20, 000 leaders per year as well as over 2000 organizations, to see what works and what doesn't work in the area of leadership. These findings mentioned ...
May 05, 2019•26 min•Ep. 42
+++ IT'S YOUR FAULT +++ When a leader says it is lonely at the top, what they are saying, without realizing it, is that they have failed to lead well. I'm sure they're not thinking that. It is their way of wanting others to somewhat feel sorry for them and to exercise patience with them; give them some grace. Other leaders have heard the phrase parroted and may have simply adopted without giving it much thought as to what it possible means. In this episode, I dismantled this readily accepted man...
May 04, 2019•25 min•Ep. 41
The Boss? This term sound so positional. It is a mentality that needs to be changed. It creates a picture of a "greater than and less than". This is exactly what the mission of Emotelligence: The Art of Succeeding Where Others Failed, is trying to undo. There are a number of terms associated with leadership that doesn't serve us, others, and/or the organization, well. It actually works against all that we are trying to accomplish. So, what should we do? In this episode, there are some suggestion...
May 03, 2019•25 min•Ep. 40
How do you upgrade your emotional intelligence? What does it even mean upgrading one's emotional intelligence? I recently went to one of my favorite fast-food joint ... Chic-Fil-A. At the register, the attendant asked me if I wanted to upgrade my order to a large from a medium. I politely said no. A medium will suffice. I did that simply from a "watching my diet" standpoint. It was beneficial for me to say no. However, it isn't beneficial for me to say no to upgrading my EQ. Why? This is one of ...
May 02, 2019•26 min•Ep. 39
Who decides sexy? Have you ever wondered who decides on and on what criteria do they base their decision on "the sexiest woman or man in the world?" This show is NOT about that even though it is mentioned briefly and what my thoughts are on that. But is there such a thing as sexy leadership or was there such a thing as sexy leadership? We cannot put back something if what we are putting back wasn't there in the first place. Right? O.K. Enough of that confusing talk. How do we put sexy back into ...
May 01, 2019•27 min•Ep. 38
+++ HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY +++ Have you heard this phrase: "Happy wife, happy life?" It's a sticky phrase because if rhymes, wife, and life. But is there more to it? My mind is funny when it comes to these things. I guess I have somewhat of a rebellious streak in me of sorts, almost always want to look behind things to see where, who, why, how, when, etc. Maybe it's curious instead of rebellious. Anyway, my mind wonders who originated this phrase: was is a man or a woman? Secondly, why? I'll stop the...
Apr 30, 2019•25 min•Ep. 37
Mentorship. Hmm. Is that something I do or is it something that I need to have someone do for me - mentor me? This concept has been around for a long time even before it was given this label. If we look back over our lives, we probably were being mentored and have mentored others and didn't realize that we were doing so. On the other hand, we've heard stories of or have had an experience where mentoring didn't end up having a positive outcome. In this episode, you'll hear both sides of mentoring...
Apr 29, 2019•24 min•Ep. 36
+++ A $16Million Blunder +++ What could you do with $16million? I could do a whooooole lot with it. I'm sure you could too. O.K. Here's another question for you: What would you do if someone cost your organization $16million? Well, it happened and I talked about what happened and how it could have been avoided in this episode. The one thing I'll say here: it could have been avoided if this leader had a higher EQ. Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform...
Apr 28, 2019•25 min•Ep. 35
When the word partnership is generally used in the context of leadership, it normally refers to peer partnership where one leader partners with another leader. Even though that is admirable and recommended so we learn from other leaders, it is also important if not more important, to partner with our team members. Why? In this episode you'll discover why this is so and why it is highly recommended. You will also hear some announcements that will interest you as a leader. Please share this episod...
Apr 27, 2019•26 min•Ep. 34
Relationship Management? Really? How is that a secret sauce? What does relationship management have to do with successful leadership? These may be a few questions that you are wrestling with at the offset and If you I would be right there with you if I didn't know otherwise. I wrote a whole chapter in my new book: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed, on this very topic. In this episode I share some of that in explaining why this is the 2nd secret sauce of successful leadership....
Apr 26, 2019•25 min
+++ A MUST HAVE +++ Every building, movement, organization, etc all have one thing in common ... a foundation; something to build on. There is a reason for that. Since that is true, wouldn't it be true that leaders have a foundation as well? Shouldn't there be something we reference as a foundation for successful leadership? If so, what is it? In this episode, you will hear what this foundation is or at the least, what it should be. You will also hear the definition of Stewardship and why it is ...
Apr 25, 2019•26 min•Ep. 32
+++ BETTER LOVER 😍 LEADER +++ Better Lovers? Reeeaaaly? What does this have to do with leadership? And, who is an Emotelligent Leader? If these are your reactions, I understand. More than likely that would have been mine as well if I wasn't the one doing the show. :-) The good news is that the answers are all within this episode. You don't have to go one more minute without knowing. It's one click away. You'll discover the answers to your question and more. You'll also hear about the launch of ...
Apr 24, 2019•24 min•Ep. 31
I know to envy someone is not good but I do believe that if there's any envying that's gonna be done, let it be that others envy you for your good deeds. This might seem a bit confusing. Well it won't be once you've listened to this episode because you'll hear how a simple reframe makes a huge difference. But you've got to listen to find out. [Huge Announcement] Tuesday, April 30th will be the day my new book: "The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed," will be launched. I mention h...
Apr 23, 2019•27 min•Ep. 30
"For he's a jolly good fellow (3x) that no one can deny!" Do you know this jingle? Do you want to hear my rendition? Haha. You've got to listen to this episode. But not just for that, but more so to hear what it takes to be the leader your team and others simply cannot ignore. It was Steve Martin who said, "Be so good no one can ignore you." In this episode you'll hear me talk about what it takes to be this kind of leader and also if it is even possible. Take a listen. Please share this episode ...
Apr 22, 2019•27 min•Ep. 29
+++ UNDISPUTED +++ "I am the greatest!" says the late Muhammad Ali is formerly known as Cassius Clay. No one can dispute that he used his skills in the ring and outside the ring to defeat his opponents. There's also the undisputed fact that Alexander the Great earned his title of the greatest leader of his times as he defeated armies after armies. We could go down the list of people whom we consider to be great leaders but none of them can compare to the leadership of Jesus Christ. In this Speci...
Apr 21, 2019•28 min•Ep. 28
+++ PUT THE "I" BACK IN TEAM +++ You've probably heard and used the phrase yourself: There is no "I" in a team. Am I right? Have you ever stopped to ask why whoever invented that phrase did so? Do you know what the original meaning is? I really don't know. I would say it was probably well-intentioned but faulty. In this episode, you'll hear why I challenged and dismantled this long-standing and readily accepted phrase and what I offered as an alternative. Please share this episode with one other...
Apr 20, 2019•25 min•Ep. 27
The term Fake News has become mainstream within the last few years. It's hard to know what or who to believe when it comes to the media. Unfortunately, everyone gets lumped together. It's the "good suffering for the bad." This is also true in the area of leadership. Across almost all spectrum, there are those leaders who have proven to be "fake." They've made it difficult for other leaders who are truly "good" leaders. People don't know whom to trust in the area of leadership anymore. So what do...
Apr 19, 2019•24 min•Ep. 26
I grew up hearing this phrase: "Curiosity kills the cat!" Did you hear that as well? I never knew how that came about. I can only imagine it had to do with a cat trying hard to get a better view of something and died in the process. Who knows. But this I know: when I heard it, it was said in the context of "you are asking too many questions" and "it's none of your business." This almost led to my death, not physically, but in another way. In this episode you will hear how being curious makes you...
Apr 18, 2019•24 min•Ep. 25
Sign language? Are you suggesting that I take time to learn sign language? What if my team members are able to speak, do I still need that? Yes and No! Yes you need to learn sign language, but no, you don't need to go and take a class on it, but you'll need some training on it. HOLD ON! Before you lose interest, it is NOT sign language as you maybe thinking. In this episode, you'll discover why you need to learn this language without having to do what it is you are thinking. Confused? Listen and...
Apr 17, 2019•24 min•Ep. 24
"Impossible," you might say. "No one can become a better leader in such a short period of time!" Is that your immediate reaction? If so, it's perfectly understandable especially in an age of so many promises being made by so many people and a lot of it is simply a scam. I too would be skeptical. But, you'll be surprised that these 5 words to become a better leader by tomorrow might surprise you. In this episode you'll discover the 5 words that makes you a better leader and how simple they are to...
Apr 16, 2019•26 min•Ep. 23
The word attractive and leader may be misleading to some. It may suggest that I'm talking about physique. Quite the contrary. That would be beyond my paygrade. However, the term is used in different ways. Many people, including myself, have a leader or leaders in mind, that we would want to be like. There's something about them that draws us to them. That is what is meant by the term attractive leader. In this episode, you'll discover what truly makes a leader attractive and how you can become o...
Apr 15, 2019•29 min•Ep. 22
What does it mean to say someone is a strong leader? Do people understand what is being meant? One person in one part of the world may have one definition while someone in another part of the world may have another. Who is right? There is not a universal definition for the term. It is rather a relative term. The unfortunate thing is that what is passed off as being a strong leader could be very misleading to say the least. Many atrocities are taking place under that very term and it gives place ...
Apr 15, 2019•21 min•Ep. 21
In 2004, during the Super bowl halftime show, performers Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, had a moment in their performance that made history. For the millions of viewers who were watching, they had a little bit more than what they had expected ... her wardrobe malfunction. This moment became the talk of the news and social media for days on end. There are those who believed it was planned and those who thought it was an accident. In this episode, you'll hear what that moment have to do with...
Apr 13, 2019•24 min
Do you smile often? What do people say when you do? Even though people might not say what they're thinking or feeling when they see you smile, research shows that it has an Effect on them. A recent study is published in the journal Psychological Bulletin showed that people who smile tend to be happier. When leaders adapt smile as one of their "tools of the trade," they will get more positive results from team members. In my new book: The Emotelligent Leader - Succeed Where Others Failed, I point...
Apr 12, 2019•24 min•Ep. 19
