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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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How to Structure a Story: The 4-Part Framework Leaders Use
How to tell stories that make a difference at work.
Storyteller Interview Series Dr. Anthony Williams
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Dr. Anthony Williams
The Pause that Speaks Volumes
How to use pause to improve your stories and communications.
Storyteller Interview Series: Will Csaklos
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Will Csaklos, Former Creative Director at Pixar
Business Storytelling: 5 Essential Tips for Leaders and Teams
Leverage these five tips for telling effective stories at work.
You Aren’t Hardwired
The popular statement “We’re hardwired for stories” is overused and not exactly right. We’re not, and here’s why.
Think Outside The Bun: Where to Find Story Ideas
Look in uncommon places when trying to find ideas for stories.
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?
