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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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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.
Make Waffles Not Spaghetti: How Leaders Can Help Employees Navigate Change
How to help employees navigate change and uncertainty.
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?
You Only Get Answers To Questions Asked...
Engagement surveys are limiting and only answer the questions asked, which isn’t the whole story.
To The Moon!
In 1962 JFK visited NASA and learned how everyone, including janitors, helped put man on the moon.
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.
Breathing Space: Building in Reflection Time
Here’s how to build an inflection and reflection habit.
Creating Psychological Safety On Teams
How to implement habits and behaviors that strengthen trust on a team.
I’m With The Band
When a leader recognizes others, they can elevating their standing and increase performance.