Karen’s Articles
The Coronavirus And We Are All Leaders
It was just a few weeks ago that I was sitting at lunch with a future client, Salim. Salim shared with me that he was recently hired by an organization in a new HR director role. He was excited about the position since he was an experienced professional of 25 years...
Every Email Matters
When I was beginning my career, I supervised a woman named Kristin. Kristin worked at the front desk and was the first person visitors who came to our department met. Kristin was a brilliant editor and writer, but when guests entered, she barely looked up from her...
The Coronavirus: Pregnancy And Attrition Rates And Their Correlation
There’s a fun meme on the internet predicting a spike in babies 9 months from now. Personally, I am predicting that there will be both increased loyalty and huge attrition in organizations 9 months from now. Leaders, how you treat your employees RIGHT NOW will impact...
How To Manage Virtual Work And Restless Children
With our workplaces and communities changing faster than I can write blogs, I thought it would be helpful to address working virtually when you have young children whose needs you are balancing while trying to work. Get Real One thing that hasn’t changed is the...
How Leaders Work Virtually
As a consultant, coach, trainer, and writer, I have been working virtually for 29 years. While I travel to my clients’ offices and conduct programs with groups of people, much of my work takes place in my home office. Through the years I have read books, attended...
Spreading Leadership During Coronavirus
The first week of every month tends to be productive and active for me, and last week was no exception. I am often included in staff meetings of my regular clients. Last week, I led a biotech’s senior leadership retreat, I spoke at an environmental association staff...
How to Prepare for Your Internship
https://youtu.be/9gb9-qpecAU Hi, my name is Maria and I was Karen’s intern last summer. I’ve known Karen for a few years and I was given the opportunity to work as her administrative and personal assistant. I prepared for this opportunity by researching other...
Do You Ask For Iceberg Lettuce?
One of my favorite lunch spots is Cava. It’s one of those restaurants where you go through a line and the staff asks you what you want based on the selection in front of you. You start with a base which is a salad, burrito, or bowl — I always ask for “all the dark...
What To Do Before Your Intern Arrives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_QjcieJeYc (Click here for Part 1, Why You Should Hire An Intern.) So, Part 2 of Hiring An Intern! What should you do before your intern even arrives? Well, it’s pretty simple: agree on when they’re going to start and finish, and on...
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