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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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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
If You See It, You Can Be It
Shape culture by telling stories about leaders and teams you want more of.
Off The Mat
Questions to help you reflect on where your time is being spent and how effective it is.
Think Outside The Bun: Where to Find Story Ideas
Look in uncommon places when trying to find ideas for stories.
The Data Fix
Culture surveys are lagging indicators of culture. Monitor these real-time indicators to shape your culture.
Just Like Me: How to Build Curiosity and Empathy Using Stories
Want better interactions? Start with curiosity and empathy
The Story That Makes You Cringe
Start your story considering your audience to avoid adding details that would make them cringe.
What story should I tell?
Why the advice that there are four stories you need to tell is limited and incorrect.
Better Than Yesterday
Why the smallest improvements can make a difference in your growth. How to be 1% better.
The (J.C. Penney / Sears) Toy Catalog
How nostalgia can tap into people’s emotions in stories.
Everything I Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
The rules we followed in elementary school make a good foundation for how to lead.
Burn It Down
In leadership, we don’t rise to the situation, we sink to our level of understanding and training.
NASA's Culture Problem: What Challenger and Columbia Teach About Trust
How NASA transformed to a safety culture and what we can learn from them.

