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The Season of Thanksgiving

One of my favorite Thanksgiving holiday traditions is putting on paper what I am most thankful for in my life. I invite you to read this year’s list.

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Cool Times Podcast: Interview with Brian King

Brian engaged in some fun and informative dialog with the hosts of this podcast that talks all things cool about the cold storage industry.

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In the Press

The Excellent Project Manager

While this article focuses on the construction industry, the traits and attributes Brian discusses apply to business and industry in general.

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In the Press

Rethinking the Annual Performance Review

Whether the reviewer or reviewee, very few people enjoy annual performance reviews – and they are proven to be ineffective. So, what’s the alternative?

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TZL Podcast: A Conversation with Brian T. King

Brian lets his entrepreneurial spirit shine through as he talks about his career history and more with Randy Wilburn, host of The Zweig Letter Podcast.

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In the Press

Business is Always Personal

Brian recalls how a cliché phrase made a lasting impression on him years ago when a supplier replied, “Brian, it’s just business. It’s not personal.”

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#truthseekers with Josh and Nick: Business is Personal with Brian King

Brian sat down with business coaches Josh and Nick to discuss the success principles that served him throughout his entrepreneurial journey.

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Dangers of Perspectives and Perceptions

Relying upon perceptions and perspectives to make business decisions can be dangerous.

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Looking Ahead: Virtually Reimagining the Three C’s

With video meetings now embedded in how we work, businesses face the challenge of how to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate virtually.

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Creativity: The New Critical Business Skill

If 2020 taught us anything, it is that change can occur quickly and in unexpected ways. The best way to navigate change is through creativity.

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In the Press

Business Trends to Watch in 2021: Adapting to the New Normal

Three business trends to expect in 2021 as we adapt to the new normal.

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Business Trend: Adapting to a Multigenerational Workforce

We now find ourselves in the midst of the greatest multigenerational workforce in history, and it will certainly alter the world of business.

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Why Every Business Leader Should Read ‘A Christmas Carol’

Beyond being a holiday classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’ offers powerful business lessons on balance, working with others, and interacting with our communities.

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Thanksgiving 2020

I invite you to read some of what I am most thankful for this Thanksgiving

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What Can We Learn from Eddie Van Halen?

Eddie Van Halen was one of those rare artists who taught all of us – artists or not – how to be better at what we do.

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Responsibilities of Leadership: Navigating Business During Times of Societal Upheaval

This period of societal crisis has given every business leader of a successful company a level of responsibility to those within their communities.

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Decision-Making: The Virtues of Pessimism for an Optimist

Successful leaders will make the best decisions by hearing and understanding the perspective of both the optimist and the pessimist.

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Mentors: The Key to Success

Whether you are just starting your career, or a seasoned business owner, having a network of mentors is one of the best investments you can make.

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Finding Purpose in Your Worklife, Despite the Long Hours

Long days are sometimes unavoidable. The key is to not let the rewards get overshadowed by resentment. Here is how I find fulfillment despite a long workweek.

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Reconfiguring Food Facilities in Response to COVID-19

Food facility owners must develop a long-term strategy to combat the spread of coronavirus through their facilities. Here's four long-term solutions.

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South Carolina Business Review: Processing Food During a Pandemic

We discuss the long-term facility solutions being implemented by food companies to ensure a safe working environment for essential employees.

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The Power of an Open Mind

The combination of arrogance and ignorance is one of the most potent poisons for any business and its leaders.

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Food Engineering Podcast: Reconfiguring Food Facilities in Response to COVID-19

Companies must develop new strategies for operating at full production while ensuring the health and safety of their workforces during COVID.

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Five Business Trend Predictions for the 2020s

The only way to stay in the business game is to get ahead of it, which involves looking ahead, watching trends and making predictions about what's next.

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Turning Challenges into Accomplishments

No significant accomplishment was achieved without overcoming a challenge.

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My Top 5 Business Lessons from the Past Decade

There are five lessons that stand out as the top business lessons I learned in the past decade from starting, owning and running multiple businesses.

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Thanksgiving Thankfulness

Each year, I make it a priority to sit down and reflect on what I'm thankful for.

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Want to Overcome Procrastinating? Start by Changing Your Mindset

We all procrastinate. The key is to manage the impulse to procrastinate and overcome that impulse, so it does not negatively impact your businesses or work.

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Discipline is the Difference Maker

Discipline is one of the most difficult behaviors for a business to develop. But without discipline, plans and strategy are useless.

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The Right and Wrong Way to Approach a Potential Investor

“It’s not always what you say, but how you say it.” Our approach to an opportunity will determine if we capitalize on it, or if we waste that opportunity.

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3 Reasons You Should Clean-Up Your Workspace

When you maintain a clean desk, you are setting yourself up to have a more productive and accomplished day.

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How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Learning to be uncomfortable is one of the most valuable skills you can master in your professional and personal life.

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The Importance of Building Your Career Story

As you move through your career, it is important to remember you are writing your own personal career story.

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Brian King featured Alex Womack Podcast: Construction & Design Expert: Entrepreneur, Investor, CEO of A M King

Brian sat down with Alex Womack to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur and the factors that contributed to his success.

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When Is The Right Time to Ask Questions?

Asking questions is a must in order to grow. The key is to know when to ask questions that are necessary and purposeful.

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Make Yourself a Better Coworker By Bringing these 4 Soft Skills to Work Every Day

There are four soft skills every young professional should prepare to present in an acceptable manner on day one

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5 Podcasts You Need To Listen To This Summer  

Here are a few podcasts I have found useful to my businesses and my career.

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Conflict is Expensive: 3 Better Ways To Resolve Disputes in Business

Conflict is unavoidable, especially in business. Learn my 3 tips to avoid and manage conflict at work.

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Perspectives from a Construction Industry Leader with Brian King

Building businesses and buildings from the ground up. Brian King, CEO of A M King discusses the truth about entrepreneurship.

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Difficult Coworker? 3 Ways To Tackle The Situation

Working with difficult individuals is never easy nor enjoyable. Use these 3 strategies to take control of your work culture.

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Are You A Good Maverick or A Bad One? Minimize The Risk With These 5 Tips

The idea of the maverick employee makes a great storyline, but are they good for a company?

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3 Powerful Ways To React When You Face Failure In Order To Get Ahead

Every successful business executive and entrepreneur will face failure on a regular and basis. When failure does occur, here is how I have learned to respond.

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Avoiding the Common Habits of Bad Public Speakers

No matter the message quality, poor delivery takes an unfortunate toll on the audience. Propel your career forward by ramping up your communications skills.

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Overcoming The Fear of Having Difficult Workplace Conversations

It's time to put an end to your avoidance of uncomfortable discussions with supervisors. Suppress your fears with these three pieces of advice.

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How to Make The Most of Your Upcoming Performance Review

As a reviewee, you’ve got more responsibility than you may think when it comes to having successful performance reviews. Learn to use them to your advantage.

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Saying Goodbye To The Agonizing Annual Performance Review Process

Annual performance reviews are dreaded by employers and employees alike. Toss out the traditional process and replace it with this instead.

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The Right Reason to Jump Ship from Your Current Company

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence. Look for this key element in a company before making the big decision to switch employers.

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Navigating The Subconscious Struggles of Our Cross-Generational Workforce

The impact of workplace diversity is undoubtedly beneficial, but how do we effectively address generational differences?

4 minutes
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Setting New Year’s Goals

Developing and achieving your goals is certainly no easy feat. Ask yourself these 4 questions about last year before setting goals in the New Year.

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The Unbelievable Secret to Success

Mastering the skill of managing up not only allows you to take control of your work, but also manage your superior’s expectations.

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4 Simple Remedies To Avoid Burnout & Manage Your Boss' Expectations

It can be easy to work long hours when your boss never stops working. Here are a few tips to avoid burn-out.

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The Advantages of Being Overworked & Underpaid

Being overworked and underpaid can have its advantages. See how you can flip the lens.

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The Importance of Vision & Culture

During this speaking engagement, Brian discusses the importance of vision and culture for your business.

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Successful People Own Their Work

Learn how being successful requires owning what you do every day and taking full responsibility.

3 minutes
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How Good Leaders Handle Disagreement

Being a good leader means seeing things from others perspectives, even if they differ from yours. Read how good leaders handle disagreements.

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Educate the Customer, or Walk Away?

Have you ever been in the position where your prospect only cared about getting the lowest price for your products or services? Should you educate or walk?

3 minutes
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Build Stronger Connections Through Listening More

Real listening is about building rapport, understanding, and trust. Take a look at what active listening can do for your relationships.

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The 3 Key Elements for Setting and Meeting Your Goals

Goals are important for success, but how you set them can make the difference between success or failure. Learn the 3 key elements for success.

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Executing & Measuring a Strategy

During this speaking engagement, Brian talks about the challenge with developing a good strategy and how execute effectively.

3 minutes
Blog

Is Public Speaking the Most Important Skill?

At some point in your career, you will be asked to present or speak in front of an audience. Are you ready?

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Community Leadership

In this speaking engagement, Brian discusses how important it is to have work/life balance and be involved in the community.

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What About Soft Skill Goals?

When it comes to employee reviews many managers assign goals for meeting certain measurements or proficiencies, but what about the soft skills?

3 minutes
Blog

Are You Making Your Customers Work Too Hard?

How easy do you make it for your customers to work with you? Learn about a common mistake many companies make.

3 minutes
In the Press

Most Admired CEO Awards: Brian King

Brian was honored as Most Admired CEO for the Commercial Real Estate Industry.

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Entrepreneurship for Young Professionals

On Episode 8 of Sharpen's podcast for Young Professionals, Brian shares his insights.

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