Secrets Of Success

The research is clear, a study done by CERIC shows that 70% of individuals think that their leader does not know what they’re doing and is incapable of doing their job. In this Secrets of Success podcast episode, Dr. Keis will discuss deliberate leadership. He references his book Deliberate Leadership and goes over what it means to be an effective and influential leader. He discusses the two primary reasons that leaders fail and how it affects teams. Dr. Keis will suggest ways to overcome these obstacles and how you can become a better leader. Learn this and much more, tune in now!

Ray Williams, the owner and president of Ray Williams Associates and Co-Founder of Success IQ University, is Dr. Keis’ guest on the Secrets of Success Podcast. Ray is an accomplished author, of Eye of the Storm, and writes regular columns for many well-known publications; such as, Forbes. Join Ken and Ray as they discuss how using CRG’s Personal Style Indicator and the Values Preference Indicator, benefit Ray and his clients. Ray also goes uncovers why he thinks people are not self-aware in organizations and the factors that contribute to toxic environments and how to overcome them. Learn this and much more. Tune in now!

We all, one way or another, sell something every day. We try convince our friends or family to buy tickets for a movie or go out for dinner. We talk to our acquaintances about a great book we just read and convince them to read it. It is our power of influence over others in our lives that persuades us to purchase books, cars, movie tickets and more. Hear Dr. Ken Keis discuss how everyone, whether in their personal or professional lives, has different selling styles and how to identify them and communicate effectively. Learn about the 21 different types of selling styles according to CRG's Sales Style Indicator and the unique strengths and challenges of each. Tune in to listen now!

Since 1999, Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson has dedicated her life to being an inspirational and comedic speaker. On Dr. Ken Keis' latest Secret of Success Podcast, Laura-Lynn candidly discusses how a few negative decisions she made catapulted her into figuring out what her purpose in life is. She discusses how we all make mistakes and describes how you can overcome and let your purpose drive your life. Learn about how to let go of fear and follow your dreams even if everyone tells you it’s not possible. Tune in now!

A living legacy of one of Canada’s true entrepreneurial success stories, Peter Legge is Chairman and CEO of the largest independently owned magazine publishing company in Western Canada - Canada Wide Media Limited. Dr. Keis', show Peter discusses how he came to living his dream of becoming a professional author, businessman and speaker. Tune in to learn about Peter's new book, The Power of Tenacity and how he stayed relevant in business over the past 40+ years.

Jenn Kaye is a word geek, cultural anthropologist, benevolent challenger, and never-ending seeker of what motivates people into action. On Dr. Ken Keis’ latest Secrets of Success Podcast, Jenn describes the differences between who people really are and who people think they’re supposed to be. Her and Ken discuss authenticity and what it truly means to have a mind and body connection. Learn about Jenn's journey - her struggles, trials, and heart aches that lead her to become the strong business entrepreneur she is today.

Struggle with learning? Hear Dr. Ken Keis discuss why the majority of individuals don't enjoy learning simply because they aren't being taught with the style they learn best with. Dr. Keis discusses the importance of realizing how you absorb information in order to effectively learn. Hear about the different types of learning styles and the unique benefits of each. Tune in now!

Join Dr. Ken Keis as he discusses how a dare led to the creation of the CRG's Personal Style Indicator. He reviews the benefits of using the Personal Style Indicator over competitor assessments and teaches an innovative approach to the definition of introversion and extroversion that is far different from the stereotype. Learn this and more. Listen Now!

Join Dr. Ken Keis as he shares what his journey looked like in finding his passion of helping others live, lead, and work On Purpose! He discusses the importance of becoming self-aware and discovering true passions in life; but that's not all. He teaches how to begin a journey towards a successful future by taking responsibility and being accountable--no matter what the situation. Dr. Keis also discusses the essential steps to leaving a legacy that impacts others positively.

Stephanie Frank, the author of dozens of training programs, joins Ken in a compelling discussion on her award winning book, "The Accidental Millionaire." Learn about her journey, successes, and personal challenges and how she found the strength to overcome them and thrive as an entrepreneur. Stephanie helps people stay safe, strong and smart against scams, cons and swindles at work, at home and in relationships. Tune in to learn more about the most unlikely geek you'll ever meet!

Join Ken Keis for the last part of his 6-part series on Transforming Leadership. He will be discussing the vital skills of versatility and organizational development while ending the series. Dr. Keis has many tips and secrets, such as the five stages of organizational development that will help you with your organization. But that’s not all, understand how each of the parts of Transforming Leadership build on one another to create a dynamic leader. Find out more, listen now!

What's really going on? In the fifth part of the Transforming Leadership series, Dr. Keis takes a hard look at the importance of team and consulting skills. He discusses specific tasks that are fundamental to assess the needs and wants within an organization and the necessary steps required to resolve conflict. Learn tactics that can be utilized to improve performance and achieve leadership excellence. Listen now!

The dynamics of being an effective coach and counselor are the topics of part four out of six of the Transforming Leadership Series. Dr. Ken Keis goes over specific skills that build on each other to create more accountability as a coach. Some of these skills include goal setting, advanced empathy, and problem exploration. Learn to be an even more dynamic individual today. Listen now!

In the third part of The Transforming Leadership Series, Ken discusses the Secrets of Interpersonal Communications. Join Ken as he goes through the 12 essential skills that will help improve your interpersonal communications as a leader. These skills take time and effort to develop; they also might challenge you, but they are necessary for any leader. It takes work to master these skills that most are not willing to put in, but the outcome is overwhelmingly worth the effort! Join us now, you won’t regret it!

Join Ken Keis for Part 2 of his 6-part series on Transforming Leadership. Today's focus is on Self Mastery. Yes, it's all about you! Learn why your own development is critical to becoming a Transforming Leader. Understand the 12 foundational skills of Self-Mastery, and how and why each skill builds on the previous to ultimately create a more deliberate, focused, and On Purpose leader. Do you have a life plan? Where does education, health, or your core values factor in it? These are important considerations, but certainly not the only ones. Ken has many more to add to the list. Become a master of self! Tune in now!

What sets a Transforming Leader apart? What basic principles or beliefs do they adhere to? In this, the first of six information-packed Transforming Leadership podcasts, Ken Keis shares the 12 key principles that every transforming leader subscribes to, as well as 10 leadership essentials from fellow leadership expert, Jim Kouzes. Do you have what it takes to become a Transforming Leader? Join us to find out!

How you learn to take in information is not only very personal, but crucial to success. Studies show that the love of learning is second only to gratitude when it comes to factors that contribute to a person’s feeling of well-being. Still, very few people recognize the different learning and instructional styles or consider how these styles impact their well-being and the well-being of others. What are the 4 different learning styles and how can we adjust our communication styles to meet the needs of those with different styles? Join Ken for the answers to these and other questions surrounding how we learn and why different instructional styles produce very different results.

Knowing what we value is critical to living intentionally, yet so many of us remain in the dark. We continue to make situational-based decisions with the hope of getting good results. Imagine taking uncertainty out of the equation and being confident that every decision made - in relationships, in career, in every day dealings – is the right one. In today’s podcast, Dr. Keis shows us how to discover our unique core values and discusses the insight behind using them as a filter to help make the best decisions of our lives. Join us! You’ll be glad you did!

Brad Tonini, expert sales strategist, coach, and professional speaker, joins Ken in a compelling discussion about Personal Style and how it relates to the sales process. Learn the 4 core style types, the specific characteristics of each, and the best way to interact, motivate, and build relationships with individuals in every style group. Discover why knowing your own Personal Style, identifying the Personal Style of your clients, and becoming skilled at style-shifting will help you create successful, productive relationships and will inevitably boost your sales results.

World-renowned business educator, executive coach, and author, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, joins Ken in a fun and lively conversation, sharing valuable wisdom, methods, and practices honed from over 40 years in the Leadership industry. Rated the World’s # 1 Leadership Thinker and the World’s # 1 Executive Coach, Dr. Goldsmith brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion and touches on topics ranging from succession planning, to coaching strategies, to personal accountability. Learn the process of confidential feedback used in Dr. Goldsmith’s coaching sessions, and discover the best way to hold yourself accountable every day. Chalk full of practices for personal and professional development, this interview should not be missed!