Karen’s Articles
Happy Labor Day 2020!
Happy Labor Day! I am immensely grateful for the health care workers who must be so very tired, and for the teachers who are trying their very best to meet the needs of our students. I am also grateful for my work this Labor Day. I recognize how lucky I am to...
What Does Your E-mail Say About You?
On the same day I received e-mails from two men, Farik and Dave, in different organizations. While both men are about the same age and in a similar place in their careers, their e-mails were very different. Dave’s e-mail concerned me because it had these issues:...
Masterclass in Living in the Present
I met with my coach yesterday and she asked me, “How are you doing?” We chatted for a while and I shared that my Coronavirus life is like a roller coaster. Sometimes I am full of gratitude for all that is going right in my life, and other times I am full of worry...
Diversity, Inclusion, and My Mother the Seamstress
My mother is an incredible seamstress! She even made my wedding dress. When I was a little girl, Mom often took me to Leggett’s Department Store where patterns and fabric were sold. She would guide me through the process of finding a pattern I liked, then material,...
Zoom And Oops
Two weeks ago I shared many of the techniques that my client Sally used effectively to create a productive meeting for her environmental lobbying community group. Below are some of the constructive suggestions I will make to her when we debrief: If it’s appropriate...
Managing Your Family By Walking Around?
Each Monday my staff and I gather for our Monday morning meeting. Prior to Covid-19 we met in person, but now we meet virtually. We have a long checklist of tasks that we review to prepare for the week and to review the month ahead. This week while working...
Exhale, Inhale
Is it better to inhale or to exhale? It takes a second before you realize the answer is, “you can’t have one without the other!” Asking a question in this way is called “polarity thinking.” It encourages the brain to think one way or another, without considering...
Hang Your Bathing Suit On The Line
A few weeks ago, I took a socially-distanced vacation to the beach with my household. One afternoon I agreed to hold work calls so an important project would not be delayed. I ran in from the beach, did a quick change, and tuned in to the video call with just...
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