Karen’s Articles
Lessons From Elephant Nature Park: Building a Cohesive Business Culture
At the beginning of this year, I traveled to Thailand, where I visited Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary dedicated to the well-being of rescued elephants. As I marveled at the harmonious existence of these majestic creatures in a natural environment free from...
The Power of Group Coaching: Fostering Productive Perspectives in the Workplace
In a recent group coaching session I facilitated, the profound impact of collaborative discourse became evident. Alejandro, one of the participants, invoked motivational speaker Jim Rohn's well-known adage: "You're the average of the five people you spend the most...
Workplace Culture and Breaking Down the Harmful Myth of “Lazy Girl Jobs”
Have you heard of the term "Lazy Girl Jobs"? It's a phrase that's been circulating in workplaces and media, and it's one that I find deeply troubling. I hesitated to write about it, but the more I reflected on its implications, the more outraged I became. The term...
Remembering Veterans and Their Sacrifice
Memorial Day is coming in a few days, so it's time to not only honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in military service but also to recognize and support our veterans. As we reflect on the significance of this holiday, I can't help think about my trip...
Building Trust: The Key to Lasting Professional Relationships
Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to have lunch with Jade, a former client. Our lunch reminded both of us of the enduring power of trust in professional relationships. My journey with Jade began over a decade ago, when Jade was navigating the early stages...
Determining the ROI on Leadership Training
Last week I had the opportunity to present the program Training for Every Budget. It was a program designed for HR Leaders and Employee Development Managers, organized by HR Roundtable. As one of the exercises, I had the participants make a list of the “people...
Leadership is Sometimes Waiting for the Brunnera Plant to Bloom
I am an amateur gardener, which means I have a flower garden at my home, as well as a veggie garden at my mother’s apartment. Tending my gardens gives me a chance to let my thoughts wander, so it was no surprise that I thought of my new video when I was weeding...
Goals for Leaders and Other Smart People
This past January I shared a series on reaching your goals. How are your goals going? Some of them maybe not so well? Well then, this message is for you! For my own goals, I apply Carol Dweck's approach to learning and I don't call my non-successes failures. I call...
Leadership, Culture, and Overthinking
A few months ago, I finished up a Conflict Resolution program and I was excited to head to my Zumba class and get some movement while listening to lively music. I took the empty space behind a woman named Rosalee whom I see regularly and she said, “Don’t stand...
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