Karen’s Articles
How Do You Like Your Appreciation?
Genuine appreciation comes in all forms. A handshake. A hug. A thank you. A letter of praise. A symbolic gift. The form doesn't matter. Genuine appreciation changes lives. If you appreciate someone, don't wait for an excuse to show it. -- Karen Snyder For more of...
The Benefits of Working for a Small or Medium Sized Company
Many businesses are finding new hiring challenges with a shrinking labor pool to draw from. And so, I have been working with my clients to help them strengthen their hiring practices in order to attract the very best candidates. Large companies have their name...
Can You See the Microaggression?
In order to create a respectful and inclusive culture, organizations need to provide regular diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training. But once you have had that basic training, how can you mix it up and make it relevant year after year? At Concordia...
Com Pane — Breaking Bread in Your Organization
I used to bake bread for our family, specifically Challah, about once a month. We didn’t celebrate the sabbath in our home every week, but our family knew that when they smelled the aromatic Challah, we would be having a “formal” dinner. They could expect that...
Elbow to Elbow
I am very excited to be attending the upcoming National Speakers Association meeting this weekend in Nashville. You are bound to hear much about it since I always come back with new, creative ideas for my clients (and for my blogs!). This is where I first heard...
Seeing Half of the Story
One of our clients was kind enough to send me what he experienced after I wrote an article about the importance of feedback and compliments. “Once I paid what I thought was a huge compliment to a Director of Nursing about a member of her nursing staff. As a...
What Do Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Juneteenth Have in Common?
As the calendar turns and we go from one special occasion to the next, I am often surprised to hear, “I hate Christmas!” “We never celebrate Valentine's Day.” “Every day should be Mother’s Day!” If we read between the lines, we will understand that what is...
Your Organization Looks Like You
When I read this article, one of many on “The Great Resignation,” I was reminded of what my accountant told me many years ago. She said, “Over time, employees start to reflect the values of the leader.” While this article refers to creating a culture where...
When Ethics Collide With Sales
Your team has scored a meeting with a sought-after new client, Michael, a well-liked VP in the manufacturing industry. Participants in the meeting include three colleagues from your organization plus an additional four employees from the client’s company. The...
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