Karen’s Articles
Are You Smarter Than My New Roomba?
My husband Bill and I decided that we needed a Roomba robotic vacuum. We ordered one, hooked it up, and let it roll. The Roomba did a nice job on the hardwood floors and transitioned easily to and from the carpet. It took a rambling path and when it encountered...
Speak Not, Promote Not
Those who are deep thinkers, with a wealth of subject matter knowledge, are only valuable to their organizations if they can articulate their expertise. It’s not what we know, it’s what we do with our knowledge that makes us significant contributors to our teams. Are...
Why You Should Hire An Intern
https://youtu.be/SoAQsZXWMi4 I had the most awesome experience this summer. I made the plunge and hired a college intern, and she has been awesome. She’s was incredible! I want that same experience for you and your company. So, I want you to go to your HR department...
You Can Be 10% Happier
Over the holidays I read the book,10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story, by Dan Harris. There’s also a podcast and an app by the same name and with the same...
It Bears Repeating This Time Of Year
I was delighted when at a weekend party a friend told me that she had enjoyed my recent blog, What Will Your Colleagues Say At Your Funeral?. That blog actually got a lot of feedback, and some responses were quite funny. One of the most humorous was: "Many are coming...
Getting Ready for the New Year, in One Word
During this time of New Year’s resolutions, there’s a proven strategy that is more successful than creating a long list of goals and resolutions. It’s the one word commitment. Mike Ashcraft and Rachel Olsen wrote about it in My One Word, and Dan Britton, Jimmy Page,...
Happy Holidays 2019
Happy Holidays from the Concordia team, and may the season be filled with unexpected surprises, time with loved ones, laughter, rest, and renewal.
Over the River
As we go over the river and through the wood, perhaps to visit grandmother or possibly other family members, I am reminded of a suggestion my mentor shared with me years ago: Before speaking, ask yourself, “Is what I am planning to say going to improve the situation?”...
What Will Your Colleagues Say At Your Funeral?
I attended a funeral with my mother recently for a man who died too young. The service was packed, and the first person to speak was a colleague of the deceased. She stood up, shakily, and said, “He believed in me when no one else did. I was an alcoholic and a drug...
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