Karen’s Articles
The Neuroscience of Emotion: Why Great Leaders Don’t Just React, They Predict
I spent time with my friend and business colleague, Shelley Row this week, discussing an upcoming program she’s delivering. Shelley is an expert in neuroscience, and while we were talking about our emotions, Shelley shared with me that we all have more control over...
Leadership Pros and Cons of AI: Roses and Thorns
I am always delighted to hear from my subscribers, especially when you teach me things! So I was particularly appreciative to hear from a couple of readers after the last newsletter about AI. My client, Sam, replied that he’s used AI for gardening advice. He asked:...
Technology and How It Changes Us
I’m old enough to remember when backup cameras first appeared in cars. I was riding in a friend’s new car, and when he used the backup camera, I found it downright scary! My initial thought was, “I’ll never use one of those things. What if it’s wrong? And what’s so...
Leadership and Open Resistance
Years ago, I worked with a client implementing a new information system — one that dramatically changed how a large organization processed information. My role on the implementation team was to help employees adapt to the system and remain open to the change. As...
Does Your Business Leader Have Their Head in the Sand?
Succession planning is one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of running a business. While it ensures the continuity and longevity of an organization, many business leaders resist engaging in the process. Succession planning isn’t just a strategic...
Good Leadership Means Planning for the Future
On March 21, I’ll be speaking to the Cumberland Valley Society of Human Resource Management about succession planning. For many small and medium-sized organizations, the idea of creating a succession plan feels overwhelming. They know it’s important, but figuring...
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...
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