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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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Better Icebreakers for Meetings (And Why Most Icebreakers Backfire)
ice breakers that aren’t cringy or forced to help teams warm up for key meetings.
The Fainting Goat
Conflict at work includes moments of frustration when people shut down. Here’s how to avoid that.
Order On The Court
Why the hub and spoke leadership model is always limiting and misses out on leveraging individual strengths.
The Fine Line Between High Performing And Dysfunctional Teams
How to build and sustain a healthy team.
Creating Psychological Safety On Teams
How to implement habits and behaviors that strengthen trust on a team.