Karen’s Articles
Leadership Isn’t for Perfectionists
It’s rare that I spend so much of a weekend reading a business book, but Almost Doing Good by Jessica Pettitt kept me turning each page. The book is for leaders who struggle to always make the “right” decision, or who are looking for a blueprint or a path forward....
Civility in the Workplace and the Future of HR
In August I presented my program Civility in the Workplace at the 12th Annual Carroll County Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference. I also participated in a panel discussion the same day on the future of HR, providing additional insights and...
Miss Weaver’s Leadership Legacy: Why Your Vote Matters
When I was a senior at Christiansburg High School in Virginia, one of the requirements of our curriculum was to complete a U.S. Government course. Our small public school had one government teacher for all the seniors, Miss Maggie Weaver. Miss Weaver was passionate...
Boost Your Team’s Success with the Start, Stop, Continue (SSC) Exercise
Recently I had the opportunity to facilitate the Start, Stop, Continue (SSC) exercise with a division in a pharmaceutical company, and wow — what an experience! The team took the process seriously, and the result was a practical, actionable list that will guide...
Investing in Leadership: The Key to Enhanced Performance
Recently I had the privilege of presenting a program to the HR Bio Alliance on the Return on Investment (ROI) of Employee Training and Development. The session was filled with vibrant discussions and insights from an engaged group of human resource professionals....
Cultivating a Culture of Resilience Amid Change
This week, I had the privilege of presenting a program on change management to an association. One of the exercises I conducted invited participants to reflect on the changes that have occurred over the past decade. What new technologies have emerged? Which...
Improving Our Impact as Speakers: Lessons From the Audience
Recently, I attended a professional meeting, and while the experience was insightful, I felt there were opportunities for improvement in the speaker’s presentation. Speakers share a responsibility to respect our audience's time and to create engaging experiences....
Leadership, Community Building, and Trauma
Last month my family drove from Maryland to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and I felt the “tingles” I get when I look up at the gorgeous and majestic mountain range. I am going home! Hurricane Helene left my hometown in southwest Virginia temporarily without...
Amazon’s Return-to-Work Policy: Will High Performers Stay or Go?
Last week, I attended a professional meeting just after Amazon made headlines by announcing its requirement that employees return to the office five days a week. This decision sparked lively discussion among the group of business consultants I was with, leading to...
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