With Greg Thomas: Jefferson at 250: The Man Behind the Declaration

Thomas Jefferson was more than the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He was an inventor, architect, political philosopher, educator, and America's third president. His ideas helped define the nation's understanding of liberty, government, and individual rights.
In this episode, Greg Thomas and Victor Kubik  examine Jefferson's extraordinary life—from his upbringing in colonial Virginia to his lasting impact on American democracy.
In this episode:
Jefferson's early years and education in Virginia
His inventive personality and lifelong intellectual curiosity
Why Jefferson believed rights come from God—not government
Writing the Declaration of Independence
The struggle for religious liberty in Virginia
Ending government support of an established church
Jefferson's unconventional style as president
The Louisiana Purchase and doubling the size of the United States
The Lewis and Clark Expedition and America's westward vision
The Embargo Act and Jefferson's greatest presidential setback
Founding the University of Virginia
Why Jefferson placed a library—not a chapel—at the center of the university
The remarkable coincidence of Jefferson and John Adams both dying on July 4, 1826

Greg Thomas: 250th Anniversary of American Independence. Part 2 of President John Adams and Abigail Adams

In Part 2 of John Adams, we focus on his very influential wife, Abigail, who was very involved in her husband's work.  

Part 3 Greg Thomas: Lessons of the American Founding Fathers - 7 Most Important Leadership Qualities of George Washington

This is the third in an ongoing series by Greg Thomas about the leadership lessons of America's Founding Fathers.  This is the final segment about George Washington, where we discuss the most important leadership lessons.
 
1. Character/Integrity
2. Power should be held lightly
3. Adaptability leads to perfection
4. Surround yourself with strong independent thinkers
5. Unity  requires humility
6. Symbolism matters
7 A leader keeps growing!   
 
 

Greg Thomas: President Washington Founding Father, General, Leader, Retirement (part 2)

In this series on the 250th anniversary of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, Greg Thomas and I discuss more about the leadership qualities of our Founding Fathers. This is part two of three-part series about Washington. Other leaders to follow.  

Greg Thomas: USA 250: Lessons in Leadership - George Washington part 1

Greg Thomas starts a series on Leadership during our 250 Anniversary as a nation.  Today we discuss the Life and Leadership George Washington part 1.  What can we learn? 
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Overcoming Defeat with the Spirit. Greg Thomas

Today we continue discussing personal defeat and how to use the Power of God's Spirit to overcome it.   This is Podcast number 23 with Greg.
Earlier, we talked about overcoming setbacks with secular tools. Today we talk talk about using God's Power. 
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What is the right approach regarding our personal disappointments and mistakes? We live in a world of increased anxiety and emotional stress. Since the pandemic, many studies have shown a dramatic rise in loneliness and discouragement. Many people have given up on life because of their negative life experiences, including addictions, relationship issues, or guilt from past serious mistakes.
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Greg Thomas: Narcissism Part 3. Medical cure? How to deal with? Famous historic narcissists.

Greg Thomasand I discuss 
Cures for Narcissitic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
How to and how NOT to handle a narcissist in your life?
How to communicate with a loved one who is a narcissist? 
Famous historic narcissists 
 
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Greg Thomas: Narcissism, part 2; Gaslighting, Relationships, Patterns

What is Gaslighting? A few years back, it was the "word of the year."  
How does Narcissistic Personality Disorder affect relationships?
Common Patterns that occur in narcissistic relationships.
 
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Greg Thomas: What You Should Know About Narcissism

The first in our series on narcissism...
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With Greg Thomas: 10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action

With Greg Thomas:  10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action.  Third in our series on Emotional Intelligence.  
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10 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Action
You stay calm when stressed
Example: During a tense situation, you take a deep breath and if stressed you suggest taking a brief pause to regroup your thoughts.
You don't take things personally
Example: When a coworker or spouse snaps at you, you think, "They're probably having a bad day," instead of feeling hurt or becoming angry.
You own your emotions
Example: After snapping at someone, you apologize quickly and own that you acted improperly when upset.
You recognize your emotional triggers
Example: You realize you're getting irritated when others interrupt you, and you calmly address it. You patiently ask them to allow you to finish your thoughts without interruption.
You know what’s within your control
Example: When your flight is canceled, you rebook calmly and make alternate plans instead of dwelling on the issue or taking your frustration out on others.
You learn from personal setbacks
Example: After your business presentation or idea is rejected, you don't stew, but instead analyze the feedback and improve for the next opportunity.
You sense others' emotions
Example: You notice a coworker is quieter than they usually are and ask, "Is everything okay?" You recognize when others are down or struggling.
You support others without judgment
Example: When a colleague shares a mistake they made, you respond, ”Do you understand what you did wrong? Was a lesson learned?” Upon their acknowledgment you reply, "Everyone messes up - how can I help you fix it?" You want to encourage mistakes to be openly discussed, not hidden.
You know when others need space
Example: A family member or co-worker seems upset, and instead of “pushing” them to talk, you say "I'm here when you're ready." You respect their need to privately process their emotions.
You help without tearing others down
Example: Instead of saying strongly, "This is wrong," you say, "This part could be improved by doing X or changing Y." You help them to perform better without demeaning them.
 
 
 

With Greg Thomas: Emotional Intelligence 2 -- You Can Improve It! Here's How.

You can hear all of Greg Thomas's podcasts on The Kubik Report here.
In this second of a three-part series on Emotional Intelligence, Greg Thomas explains that it can be improved.  You can become more empathetic and connected to people emotionally.  This benefits you in all parts of your life, from your job, your friends.
Check out these free Emotional Intelligence Tests online at 
mtdtraining.com/free-eq-test
https://www.ihhp.com/free-eq-quiz/
 
 

Greg Thomas: How High is Your EI? It Can Be More Important than IQ

Greg Thomas discusses Emotional Intelligence on today's Podcast.  Some say it's more important than IQ for success in the almost any relational interaction in life.  Emotional Quotient can be improved, while IQ is what it is.  
Greg is a business leader, author, keynote speaker, and a personal life-coach that I have known for nearly two decades. His clients range from large Fortune 100 Corporations down to small family-owned businesses… and many individual clients seeking personal leadership development.
His website is leadershipexcellencenow.com  As a reminder, you can learn more about Greg’s training skills on his YouTube site. Simply type in “leadership excellence channel” on the YouTube home page “search” bar, and you will find him.
In the past, we have spoken with Greg about a lot of interesting topics including Personal Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Servant-Leadership, How to Have a Fulfilling and Productive Day, and the common misconceptions about the Law of Attraction.

Greg Thomas: Conversational Terrorism

Greg and I talk about how irresponsibly people communicate with one another -- because they can: through social media, unashamed politics and the ability to write harsh words through electronic media. We are all guilty of this, and in our discussion, we bring awareness to this.
"Gaslighting, "a form of Conversational Terrorism, was Merriam Webster's Word of the Year in 2022. 
You can see a link to an interesting list of Conversational Terrorism terms at
https://www.vandruff.com/art_converse.html
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With Gregory L. Thomas: Useful Stephen R. Covey nuggets for your immediate use.

Greg Thomas and I continue with our 14th podcast since August 2022 in Leadership.  Leadership is in large part honest, genuine behavior on our part.  That's what causes REAL adherents to your cause.  
Today we explore some of the most powerful ideas/statements from Stephen Covey and talk about how they can be immediately applied by you.  
Greg is a business consultant, author, keynote speaker, and a personal life coach that I got to know very well over a decade ago.  As a reminder, you can learn more about Greg’s training skills on his YouTube site. Simply type in “leadership excellence channel” on the YouTube home page “search” bar, and you will find him.
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Greg Thomas Leadership - Communication - self-talk, barriers, levels of listening

This will be our 13th Podcast together. Last time we started with a brand-new topic… effective communication. Since August of 2022,  we have been discussing an ongoing series of thought-provoking topics on the subjects of personal leadership development, and business leadership. Greg is a business consultant, author, keynote speaker, and a personal life-coach that I got to know very well over a decade ago.  As a reminder, you can learn more about Greg’s training skills on his YouTube site. Simply type in “leadership excellence channel” on the YouTube home page “search” bar, and you will find him.
In the past, we have spoken with Greg about a lot of interesting topics including Personal Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Servant-Leadership, How to Have a Fulfilling and Productive Day, and the common misconceptions about the Law of Attraction. 
https://leadershipexcellencenow.com
 
 
 

Greg Thomas: Leadership Requires Communication Part 1

Listen to learn more about the importance of communication skills that you can learn that are vital for a leader's effectiveness and connectivity with those he leads.
The heart and core of most global conflict is a lack of communication skills.  We are not born with them. They must be learned.  We will discuss with you some basics of human communication and how we can begin to develop more positive skills. 

Greg Thomas: The Law of Attraction vs. The Power of Choice

Greg Thomas discusses his views on the popular subject of The Law of Attraction. How does it stack with the power of choice and making healthy cognitive decisions?  We discuss positive and negative mindsets and how they often determine success and failure in what we do and can even affect our health.
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Greg Thomas on How to Have a Fulfilling and Productive Day (part 2)

This is podcast number 10 with Greg Thomas this year.  Greg give valuable advice about how to live a life in which you are and feel like you're accomplishing something. 
He speaks of life hacks that you may not have thought were valuable, but they are.  He speaks of varied subjects ranging from creating the right environment from the moment you get up in the morning to never saying it's too late in life to start something you've not tried before.
Visit his website at https://leadershipexcellencenow.com/ as well as his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipExcellence.
He has written two books Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit  as well as 52 Leadership Tips.  Both are available on Amazon.
 

With Greg Thomas “How to Have a Fulfilling and Productive Day! – Part 1”

We continue with our ninth podcast about leadership with Greg Thomas who is a business consultant, author, keynote speaker, and a personal life-coach whom I have known for many years. Among varied leadership topics we have discussed personal leadership and servant leadership.   
Today we turn our attention to managing our lives with tools on how to have a fulfilling and productive day.  
Greg has an engaging and easy-to-apply presentation style.  
Visit his website at https://leadershipexcellencenow.com/ as well as his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipExcellence.
He had also founded weLEAD Incorporated, chartered in 2001 as a 501 (c) (3) corporation offering free leadership development information reaching a worldwide audience. He has written two books Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit  as well as 52 Leadership Tips.

Greg Thomas - The Forbes 100 Top-Rated Servant-Leadership Companies

Part 3 of the Servant-Leadership group of podcasts.  
Last time we discussed what Servant looks like in an organization. Then we compared and contrasted some of the differences in a servant-leadership culture verses an autocratic culture. Today we will answer a few questions prompted by our previous podcasts and then discuss some well-known organizations that practice servant-leadership.