Monthly Archives: February 2019

February 28, 2019

Leadership Lessons from One of the First Black Millionaires

Who used good will to create his great wealth and success? In this podcast, Dr. Karen talks about how leaders can succeed by finding and supporting the collective good in their work places. For more information on the first Black millionaires, see the book, Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires by Shomari Wills.

February 21, 2019

How to Influence Without Authority?

Did you know that your natural curiosity can be a great asset when influencing others? Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen identifies several ways to influence others and especially when you don’t have the authority to direct them to follow your ideas.

February 14, 2019

Cupid in the Workplace

What if the love bug catches you or a member of your team at work? What are the pros and cons of office romance? Listen to this podcast and even discover something about Dr. Karen’s workplace romance.

February 7, 2019

Three Leadership Lessons from Frederick Douglass

How did the belief in a better future, standing up for himself and, continuous learning free Frederick Douglass from slavery? In this podcast Dr. Karen talks about how these same traits are critical for leadership today. For more information on Frederick Douglass see his 1845 book, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An American Slave, by Frederick Douglass.