Karen’s Articles
The Power of Appreciation in Action
Last week, I had the privilege of working with a team that was new to me, yet led by someone I had previously coached. That connection made all the difference. From the moment I arrived, there was a foundation of trust and synergy that carried through the entire day....
The Art of Everyday Appreciation
Every November, my yoga teacher reminds us that it’s Appreciation Month. I always smile because if you have been receiving my newsletter, you know I’m an appreciation devotee. I write about it often. Recently, however, I’ve noticed that when I conduct a program and...
Boo! The Frightening Truth About Workplace Behaviors That Haunts Me
It’s spooky season, but what really sends chills down my spine isn’t ghosts or ghouls, it’s workplace behaviors that break trust. When you say one thing and do another You tell me you’re putting my name in for a promotion, but the paperwork gathers dust. You promise...
Amanda Haddaway: Building Legacy Through HR, Writing, and Passion
I met Amanda Haddaway, CEO of HR Answerbox, almost a decade ago when she attended a Society of Human Resources Professionals program where I presented. Amanda has that lovely presence that makes you know she is listening and remembering everything you say. In her role...
What to Do When You Feel Like You’re Cracking: More Strategies
If you’ve seen yourself or your workplace reflected in this series on Quiet Cracking, it’s worth taking note. This week, we’ll explore additional steps to foster a healthier mindset in the workplace. Expose Yourself to Positivity Seek out colleagues who are still...
What to Do When You Feel Like You’re Cracking
This blog series has been about Quiet Cracking. If you’ve read the descriptions and thought, “Gee, that’s me,” then chances are, it probably is. There’s no official checklist that says, “You are now cracking.” But if the parts of your job that once gave you joy now...
Is Your Team Quietly Cracking? More Steps Leaders Can Take
The past few weeks I have been writing about Quiet Cracking, a recent term for employees feeling not just disengaged, but burned out, depleted, and hopeless. Two weeks ago I shared some strategies to help employees not only manage stress but also truly thrive, rather...
Leadership and Jammies
Last week, I conducted a program on resilience with a wonderfully engaged, collaborative group of leaders. On the final day, I decided to grab some hot water from the gym’s dispenser across the hall from my fifth-floor hotel room. Simple enough, right? I threw on a...
Is Your Team Quietly Cracking? What You Can Do
This summer I read The Women by Kristin Hannah with my book club. It’s historical fiction about the women who served as nurses during the Vietnam War. Though fictionalized, the book has been praised for accurately portraying the war and the role of the nurses. When I...
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