Karen’s Articles
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...
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....
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