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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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This is Missing From Your Stories and Presentations
Create a logline for your story to clarify the outcome.
Bangers and Mash: How do You Deal with Vulnerability In Storytelling?
Vulnerability is a part of storytelling. Here’s how to navigate it.
“…And The Piccolo, The Piccolo…”*
Organizational culture is constantly being shaped. Here are the things to watch for.
Just Like Me: How to Build Curiosity and Empathy Using Stories
Want better interactions? Start with curiosity and empathy
The Story That Makes You Cringe
Start your story considering your audience to avoid adding details that would make them cringe.
What story should I tell?
Why the advice that there are four stories you need to tell is limited and incorrect.
Make Everything Earn Its Place
How to edit your story so everything is meaningful and moves it forward.
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.
I Can Learn German In A Month...Right?
Why we are overconfident in what we can do when we don’t seek feedback early on.
Dear Me: A Letter From My 22 Year-Old Self
Instead of considering what you would tell a younger version of yourself, think about what that younger version of yourself would tell you now?
I’m With The Band
When a leader recognizes others, they can elevating their standing and increase performance.