Brain Food: the Brain Spa of Ideas
Articles on Storytelling, Change, Culture, 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.
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Burn It Down
In leadership, we don’t rise to the situation, we sink to our level of understanding and training.
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
How to help employees navigate change and uncertainty.
Me And My Shadow
When are you hogging the spotlight and casting a shadow on others as a leader?
Behind The Scenes At A TED Conference
I got to go to the Brain Spa at TED Women the other week.
Dear Me: A Letter From My 22 Year-Old Self
Instead of considering what you would tell a younger version of yourself, think about what that younger version of yourself would tell you now?
The "One Size Fits Most" Halloween Costume
One size fits most doesn’t apply to leadership, teaming, or development.
Even Marie Kondo Has A Junk Drawer
I have a hypothesis. Even Marie Kondo has a messy junk drawer.
It's Time To Change Perspective
How to recognize when incremental improvements no longer work and transformation is necessary.
Have I Failed As A Leader If My Team Has Conflict?
What is the role of a leader in team conflict?
To The Moon!
In 1962 JFK visited NASA and learned how everyone, including janitors, helped put man on the moon.
How Do I Approach Communications With My Team?
Communicating is the number one thing a leader can do to help engage an employee.
How Do I Lead In A Crisis?
Steps leaders can take to reduce uncertainty and create clarity.