Brain Food: the brain spa of ideas
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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You Don’t Predict The Future, You Imagine It
You don’t predict the future, you imagine it.
Make Waffles Not Spaghetti: How Leaders Can Help Employees Navigate Change
Why you should make waffles, not spaghetti for your teams.
Behind The Scenes At A TED Conference
I got to go to the Brain Spa at TED Women the other week.
The "One Size Fits Most" Halloween Costume
I was in a last minute rush and grabbed the costume labeled “one size fits most”
The Best Story Never Told
Stories are incredibly powerful tools for sharing information, especially at work.
Even Marie Kondo Has A Junk Drawer
I have a hypothesis. Even Marie Kondo has a messy junk drawer.
Have I Failed As A Leader If My Team Has Conflict?
Is it a mistake for my team to have conflict?
The Hard Questions #4: How Do I Approach Communications With My Team?
Communicating is the number one thing a leader can do to help engage an employee.
