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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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The Power and Problem of a Single Story: How Leaders Get Stuck
Why leaders get stuck on one story and how to balance empathy with evidence to make better decisions.
Sitting In the 'And': The One Word That Improves Your Leadership
Improve your leadership with this one word.
That Never Happened (Storytelling and Memory)
How storytelling shapes perceptions and memory.
How to Edit a Story: Why Great Stories Are Edited, Not Just Told
Great stories are edited, not just told
How to Ground Yourself When Speaking: The Body Language of Confident Presenters
How to ground yourself when speaking.
Gray’s Anatomy: How to Structure a Message the Brain Can't Resist
How to structure a message the brain can’t resist.
The Front Row: Why the Energy You Bring Is More Powerful Than the Slides You Show
Why the Energy You Bring Is More Powerful Than the Slides You Show.
Objects in Mirror May be Closer Than They Appear
What leaders can do to help employees tell stories with data
What if your 30 minute presentation is cut to 5 minutes?
What if your planned presentation time is cut to 5 minutes?
Why We Love Taking Sides (Even When It Doesn't Matter)
How Our Preferences for Information Impact Our Understanding
How to Memorize a Presentation (Move Beyond Memorization to Authentic Delivery)
Move beyond memorization to deliver engaging, authentic talks that connect with your audience
The Chocolate Cake: How to Become a Better Storyteller With One Step
Become a better storyteller with this one step.
Have You Ever Donated Bone Marrow? How to Find Ideas for Stories (And Create Meaningful Connection)
How to find ideas for stories and create meaningful connection