Howard Behar, Founding International President and former Board member of Starbucks says the Starbucks “secret sauce” of success is people first at every level of the organization. Howard adds, “You grow the people, they grow the organization, and the organization grows the business.” Howard’s leadership took Starbucks from 28 stores to more than 15,000 on five continents.

His career accomplishments span 50 years in consumer-oriented businesses, to include 21 years serving at Starbucks. Today in his conversation with Dr. Karen, Howard reveals the importance of shared values, diverse abilities, and the Monday night dinners of H2O, the top three leaders. He also gives powerful examples of how backing the innovative ideas of team members paid off with meteoric success.

Get Howard Behar’s books “It’s Not About the Coffee” and “The Magic Cup”

Contact Howard Behar at hb@howardbehar.com; 206-972-7776

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Executive leaders and combat pilots both scan the “battlefield” for new strategic opportunities. In both warfare and business mission advancement, success comes from the skillful execution of strengths and talents. Returning guest Loree Draude shares how recent life events prompted her to seize new creative opportunities in a different location.

Loree Draude was one of the first women in the Navy to fly combat jets. She deployed twice to the Persian Gulf, accumulating over 300 carrier landings and 1600 flight hours. After completing her naval service, Loree led product, marketing, and operations teams at start-ups and tech companies, including Google and Meta. A proven leader and entrepreneur, she now advises and coaches executives and founders on how to improve their leadership.

Loree is the author of a new book, “Soar Into Joy: A Combat Pilot’s Wisdom on Living a Fulfilling Life” and star of the sold out and award winning one woman Off Broadway show “I Feel the Need.” Listen today as Loree speaks with Dr. Karen about how to soar joyfully into new professional and personal pursuits.

Reach Loree at loreedraude.com

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Dennis Welch is the author of 500 songs, many of which listeners hear on the radio. He recently released his latest album, “What Love Makes Us Do.” Nashville veteran producer, record company owner, and manager Tony Mantor recorded Dennis’ song, “Why Not Me?” and named his 2020 album after the song.

Mantor’s “Why Not Me?” was on the Top 10 List for 15 weeks. Dennis is now finishing a children’s book, “Why Not Me?” with his granddaughter who is the illustrator. On today’s show, Dennis sings and Dr. Karen speaks with Dennis about his life as a songwriter and how he prayed to God and got unexpected results.

Tune in to this inspiring episode with Dennis Welch.

Reach Dennis at denniswelchmusic.com; www.bearticulate.com

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What do you do when you, the CEO, are the one who is depressed? What are the dangers of admitting you are depressed? How do you get help? Dr. Clarence Shuler, President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships is also an award winning speaker and the author of 10 books. Today he shares his personal journey with depression. In this transparent and vulnerable conversation, Dr. Shuler talks about his struggles with self-worth and validation and how God met and healed him in the dark place.

His latest book written with his counselor and co-author, Dr. Monique S. Gadson, is “Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace.” Join Dr. Karen as she and Dr. Shuler explore the depths of depression and how to get out.

Contact Dr. Shuler at ClarenceShuler.com

Get his latest book, “Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace.”

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For the last few years, we have lived through the COVID-19 pandemic with illnesses and deaths; social isolation due to virtual work, school, and spiritual services; racial unrest; mass shootings; lethal weather events; and now growing inflation.

Today, Dr. Karen speaks with her colleagues, psychologists, Dr. Tonya Armstrong, Dr. Len Wysocki, and Dr. JC Wright, about the mental health challenges they see in coaching, consulting, and clinical clients. They also talk about the practical steps companies can take to be most effective in supporting workplace mental health.

Contact: Dr. Tonya: On LinkedIn; TArmstrong@ArmstrongCFH.com
Get Dr. Armstrong’s book and music CD, “Blossoming Hope” on Amazon

Dr. Len Wysocki: Wysock@comcast.net; leonardwysockiphd.com

Dr. JC Wright: JC Wright PhD or Julianne C. Wright on LinkedIn Messenger

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Dr. Karen, the President and CEO of TRANSLEADERSHIP®, INC. celebrated the 29^th birthday of her company in 2024 with a new painting by Cheltenham, UK based artist, Louis Parsons. They take you behind the scenes to experience the collaborative process to co-create a commissioned art piece through Parsons’ unique SoulScaping approach.

Through his talks, workshops, and art, Parsons unlocks the emerging art movement he terms “The Soul Renaissance and our ability to see the unique symphony of light that resides inside all of us. He brings simplicity and clarity to empower his audience to find greater energy in their lives.

Louis’ art commissions reside all over the world including with celebrities, world class surfing athletes, and leading edge philosophers such as Karren Brady, Tom Curren, and Ken Wilber, and now also with TRANSLEADERSHIP®, INC. For the last nine years he has been the Guest Artist for The Four Seasons, Kuda Huraa, Maldives and Four Seasons Serengeti. One of his favorite achievements is having one of his artwork pieces auctioned for charity, raising £120,000.

Louis seeks inspiration from all the color and vibrancy in the waves when he surfs and scuba dives. Join Louis and Dr. Karen as they talk about how a corporate painting can clarify and reinforce corporate values and culture. Prior to the 30^th company birthday in 2025, Dr. Karen named the painting “Heavenly Sunlight.”

Reach Louis at Louis@LouisParsons.com

Reach Dr. Karen at: Dr.Karen@transleadership.com

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Social Entrepreneur Benedicte Early and her husband, Gene, have been a spiritual power couple since God brought them together more than 40 years ago.

As the first saleswoman for Jockey men’s wear in Scandinavia, Benedicte subsequently led elsewhere in significant sales, marketing, and leadership development roles. She also served on the Women’s Aglow Ministry Board and as a missionary for Youth With a Mission (YWAM).  Gene co-founded Genomic Health and served as Vice Chancellor of Operations at the University of the Nations in Kona, HI. He recently spoke with Dr. Karen in Episode # 412.

On today’s episode, they speak with Dr. Karen about building their marriage, businesses, and ministries around trust, healing, and their complementary gifts.

Reach Benedicte Early at benedicte.early@mac.com and Gene Early at gene.early@gmail.com

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