Karen’s Articles
Revisiting the Past to Reignite the Future
Some families send holiday pictures, comics, or sports clips to stay connected. Our family? We send all of those, plus Wordle scores and the occasional YouTube video. A few weeks ago, my son Jeffrey sent me a video link. It was long, so I put it aside until one...
Leading With Love: Navigating Chaos with Appreciation, Empathy, and Honesty
February is often a time when we focus on love, typically in a personal sense. But in the business world, love and appreciation can be powerful stabilizers, especially during times of radical uncertainty. With a new presidential administration, shifting policies,...
Grounding Yourself in Times of Change
Last week, I received a heartbreaking text from one of my closest friends. One of her closest friends had died in the tragic plane crash over the Potomac River. Living near Washington, D.C., it's not surprising that we would know someone directly impacted by such...
New Year, New Intentional Language
At the start of each new year, many people choose a word to guide them—a focal point for clarity and intention. I’ve tried this practice before and found it useful. This year, I’m shifting gears. Instead of a single word, my focus is on an intention: having...
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...
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