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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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Can Storytelling Repair a Toxic Culture? What Leaders Need to Know
How to use storytelling to change culture.
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.
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.
So, Uh, How Am I Doing?
Share stories of what good looks like to help develop employees and shape culture.
Order On The Court
Why the hub and spoke leadership model is always limiting and misses out on leveraging individual strengths.
What Would Make You Ridiculously Proud of Yourself?
How to tap into what truly inspires you.
The Fine Line Between High Performing And Dysfunctional Teams
How to build and sustain a healthy team.
I Dropped My Phone Down An Elevator Shaft
The role of a leadership is to help everyone feel seen and valued, regardless of role.
What Two-year Old Twins And Ice Skating Taught Me About Perspective
Perspective shapes how you view and respond in a situation. Here’s how to flip your perspective.
I Just Called To Say…
Take the time to share gratitude for people who have played a positive role in your career.
I’m With The Band
When a leader recognizes others, they can elevating their standing and increase performance.
How A Service Dog Forced Me To Be Honest
How to recognize when situations are no longer working for you and cultivate resilience.
How Laser Tag Created A High Performing Team
How to recognize the individual strengths of your team members.