by Brian R King | Feb 11, 2015 | Author, Brian R King, Columnist
Those who know me know that one of my foremost values is gratitude. Today I shared with someone how powerful gratitude can be at diffusing the anger that can arise when someone insults you. In this case, this young man reported becoming very upset when a friend...
by Brian R King | Feb 4, 2015 | Author, Brian R King, Columnist
I see more and more people suffering from S.K.I.T. Syndrome. People who act like the Smartest Kid In Town on a particular issue and can’t wait to show someone else how wrong they are. Where does this get them? Would you believe, I got my first job NOT because I was...
by Brian R King | Jan 28, 2015 | Author, Brian R King, Business, Columnist, Entrepreneur
Growing up, my mother had a saying whenever one of our household appliances became glitchy, “It must be the gremlins.” For the uninitiated, a gremlin is a mythical creature that finds enjoyment from tinkering with or outright destroying technology. What does this have...
by Brian R King | Jan 21, 2015 | Author, Brian R King, Business, Columnist, Entrepreneur
I had a meeting yesterday with several colleagues and one of them asked for advice on stopping the negative thinking that interferes with her ability to be productive on a daily basis. I offered her a two step strategy that I hope will be helpful for you as well. Step...
by Brian R King | Jan 14, 2015 | Author, Brian R King, Business, Columnist, Entrepreneur
Credibility in all areas of life has trust as its foundation. In business, if you don’t have trust you’re out of business. Below I’ve provided you with a list of several principles that I’ve found to be the quickest route to trust. Once you’ve earned trust, its up to...
by Brian R King | Jan 7, 2015 | Author, Brian R King, Business, Columnist
One reason people don’t experience the results they want in life is because they lack the necessary focus. 1. They allow themselves to be guided by impulse instead of by passion. 2. They view hard work as a have to instead of as an investment in their long term...
