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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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Business Storytelling: 5 Essential Tips for Leaders and Teams
Leverage these five tips for telling effective stories at work.
Lollipop Moments
Breaking down Drew Dudley’s TED Talk as an example of great storytelling.
It Doesn’t Matter What You Say…
True change management isn’t just what you say, it’s what others say when you aren’t around.
If You See It, You Can Be It
Shape culture by telling stories about leaders and teams you want more of.
The Thrill of Victory & The Agony of Defeat
Some of the best storytelling takes place at the olympics
AWAY's 2019 Culture Crisis: Is It Time To Check Your Culture Baggage?
When is your culture becoming a burden and weighing down your team or organization?
The "Rehire Your Employee" Approach to Year-End Reviews
Performance reviews shouldn’t be annual conversations. They should be ongoing discussions that rehire your team member’s commitment.
Give Us Hope
Trust, compassion, stability, and hope are key aspects of a healthy team and culture. Here’s how to shape them.
Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner?
Why it’s not helpful to assume positive intent and what to do instead.
I Just Called To Say…
Take the time to share gratitude for people who have played a positive role in your career.