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Articles on Storytelling, Leadership & Communication
Karen writes about the real challenges leaders face every day: how to tell memorable stories, how to turn data into something people actually act on, how to lead through constant change, and how to build a culture where people do their best work. Each article breaks down the science behind communication and leadership into tools you can use right away.
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Get In, We’re Going to Buc-ee’s
What the Men's World Cup Taught Us About Storytelling, First Impressions, and Human Connection
What Do You Think? How Leaders Can Recognize and Reverse Learned Helplessness on Their Teams
How Leaders Can Recognize and Reverse Learned Helplessness
The Human Era: Why Authentic Communication Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI
This is the Human Era
Copy, Moon joy. What NASA's Artemis II Teaches Us About Leadership Communication
Copy, Moon Joy: What NASA's Artemis II Teaches Us About Communication
Changing Minds When Arguments Fail
How to use storytelling to change minds in the workplace
The Most Read Part of Your Presentation? The Page Number.
What do you do with attention once you have it?
Netflix Thinks You’re Not Paying Attention. They Might Be Right.
How to communicate and hold attention
How to Introduce Yourself Memorably (Without Sounding Like Everyone Else)
How to memorably introduce yourself.
How to Build a Personal Brand That AI Recommends
How to Build a Personal Brand That AI Actually Recommends
The End of 'Leading Through Change': Why Leadership Has to Evolve
Why leadership has to evolve.
Sprinkles on Ice Cream: How to Add Humor to Your Presentations Without Telling Jokes
How to add humor to your presentations
Sylvester and Tweety
Creativity is an essential skill for leaders, teams, and culture. And it’s a muscle that can be built.
The Power and Problem of a Single Story: How Leaders Get Stuck
Why leaders get stuck on one story and how to balance empathy with evidence to make better decisions.
Sitting In the 'And': The One Word That Improves Your Leadership
Improve your leadership with this one word.