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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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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.
You Don’t Predict The Future, You Imagine It
You don’t predict the future, you imagine it.
Me And My Shadow
When are you hogging the spotlight and casting a shadow on others as a leader?
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 "One Size Fits Most" Halloween Costume
One size fits most doesn’t apply to leadership, teaming, or development.
Even Marie Kondo Has A Junk Drawer
I have a hypothesis. Even Marie Kondo has a messy junk drawer.
Have I Failed As A Leader If My Team Has Conflict?
What is the role of a leader in team conflict?
To The Moon!
In 1962 JFK visited NASA and learned how everyone, including janitors, helped put man on the moon.
Leadership Lessons From A Symphonic Conductor & WWII Vet
How leaders can make a positive impression.
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.
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.
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.