Karen’s Articles
Leadership Evolving From the Johari Window to Emotional Intelligence
Last month I shared my work with the Johari window. In the years since the Johari Window was introduced, emotional intelligence (EI) has become a cornerstone of modern leadership discussions. While the Johari Window emphasizes awareness of how others perceive you,...
Leaders, And UnGoals Blooming
It’s January, and that time of year when articles about goal-setting are everywhere. Last week, I shared how I earned almost half of my master’s degree before I ever set a goal to complete it. I promised I would share another accomplishment — this one personal —...
January: The Month of UnGoals for Leaders and Other Smart People
Over the years, I’ve written a lot about goals. I believe in setting them, and I often do. But there have been times when I didn’t set a goal and still achieved something meaningful — both professionally and personally. So this January, while podcasts and blogs...
Happy New Year 2025!
This morning, I woke up to a delightful email from an executive in the biotech industry, David DeOrnellis, Senior Director of Operations at In vivo, Post-life, and Training. I had the pleasure of working with David as a coach when he was with another organization....
Happy Holidays 2024
When I see this picture, I can smell the oil frying. May you find special moments to smile during this holiday season. Wishing you all that is merry, bright, and delicious! Yes, the ugly yellow bowl is for real. It was my Great Aunt Fagie's. She gave it to my mom...
Leadership and the Johari Window in Practice
Last week I wrote about presenting to the DC Chapter of the Association of Training and Development. I asked for readers to think of examples using the Johari window. Here are some examples participants in other programs have contributed: Quadrants of...
Leading Without the Title: Lessons from the Johari Window
Last week, I had the privilege of presenting to the Washington Chapter of the Association of Training and Development on Leading When You Are Not the Official Leader. As part of the conversation, we delved into the importance of self-awareness in leadership. One...
Stepping Out of Your Role: When Everyone Pitches in for a Common Goal
I was lounging around on the Sunday after Thanksgiving and my son had the Buffalo Bills vs the San Francisco 49ers game on TV. The snow was coming down on the TV screen, which led us to reminisce about a very cold and snowy Yankees versus Los Angeles Angels...
November Is the Month of Gratitude
A few days ago, I was reminded during my yoga class that November is the month of gratitude. Our instructor asked us to think of something we were grateful for and hold that gratitude and appreciation throughout the class. He reminded us several times during the...
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