Karen’s Articles
How to Create a More Positive Workplace: Maintaining Relationships
I conducted a virtual workshop this past fall on creating a more positive workplace. The insights of the thoughtful and engaged participants were so phenomenal that I have been sharing highlights from the program through a series of blogs. There was one detailing...
Go In Any Door That’s Open
Yesterday my friend Susie called from Utah. “What’s it like to be in the DC suburbs right now? Are you okay?” Susie asked. She was referring to the crowds gathering around the Capitol and later forcing their way inside. Fortunately, I woke up this morning to a...
Covid Silver Linings
"How were your holidays?" I asked one of my coaching clients, Michael. "Amazing!" he said. I was shocked. Was he living in the same world I was in? I queried him further. "Sure," he acknowledged. "There’s Covid, and money issues, but it’s all about managing...
Happy Holidays 2020
Happy Holidays from the Concordia Team. We hope you will use this time to rest and recharge.
Vixen on Leadership in 2020
‘Twas a week before Christmas When all through the town Every creature was stirring As video meetings abound. Work products were paused By the employees with care In hopes that St. Nicholas Soon would be there. The colleagues were dressy From the waist up, it’s...
Wrapping a Present and Not Giving It
At Thanksgiving dinner, we take turns around the table sharing highlights of the year and expressing our thanks. It is such an uplifting conversation and we were able to do it again this year, socially distanced and outside! I am grateful for that! Our nuclear...
How to Create a More Positive Workplace: Difficult Situations
I conducted a virtual workshop this past fall on creating a more positive workplace. The insights of the thoughtful and engaged participants were so phenomenal that I have been sharing highlights from the program through a series of blogs. There was one...
Silver Linings and Thankfulness
It was back in March when my client, Kristen, asked me, “Karen, what are your silver linings?" She meant, “What are your silver linings related to COVID-19?” I hadn’t heard that or thought of it that way, but I immediately paused and thought of a few. I am...
How to Create a More Positive Workplace: Handling Disagreements
I conducted a virtual workshop recently on creating a more positive workplace. The insights of the thoughtful and engaged participants were phenomenal! In the weeks to come I will continue to share highlights from the program. After our first session examining what...
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