One of the reasons great people stay in your organization is because they love the mission and vision. Could it be that great people leave your organization for the same reasons they stay? Listen to Dr. Karen explain these three reasons. Understand and implement what matters to people to catapult your organization and teams to greater success.
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When hiring new talent in your organization, look for interests, abilities, values, culture, and personality, the top five variables Dr. Karen suggests you evaluate for goodness of fit. What happens when your next hire has some of the desired attributes and not others? Click the play button to find out.
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Are you the chief cook and bottle washer in the “Hands-On” phase of your business? What are the different business phases and how do they apply to your leadership roles and the future of your organization? In this podcast, Dr. Karen explores when to use which styles and strategies.
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Tom Brady just won his 7th Superbowl game, the highest number of wins for any starting quarterback. How does he maintain excellence even at 43 years old? In this episode, Dr. Karen unpacks some of the secrets of Tom Brady’s remarkable success. “Expecting to win” is one of his mindset success strategies. Listen to discover other leadership lessons applicable to executive business leaders.
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Did you know the Kellogg Foundation hosts a National Day of Racial Healing every year? The healing process includes truth telling and connecting with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Healing is a process that facilitates movement from hurt, anger, and resentment to engaging the three pillars of The Kellogg Foundation’s intervention process: Racial Equity (RE), Community Engagement (CE), and Leadership (LE). Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen explains this special day and the mission, purpose, and history of The Foundation.
For More information go to wkkf.org or DayofRacialHealing.org
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“On this celebration show, Chris Cooper will reflect and share insights from over 400 Business Elevation interviews to date. This will be with the help of special guest host, Dr. Karen Y. Wilson-Starks the President and CEO of TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC. Dr Karen has more than 30 years of experience as a trusted advisor and partners … 
Lewis Howard Latimer, a Black man, is recognized as the inventor of several remarkable inventions, the most famous of which is the carbon light bulb filament. In addition to his own inventions and patents, he worked with and helped to create the success of other amazing inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. Latimer also installed the first electric plants in Philadelphia, New York, and Montreal. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen acknowledge and celebrate this innovative inventor and leader.
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Dr. Karen pays tribute to the newly elected US Vice President, Kamala Harris. Dr. Karen describes how Vice President Harris’ mind and character were formed and influenced by many amazing family members and role models. She takes us through the life and upbringing of Kamala Harris and leaves us with several thought-provoking questions to ponder.
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How do you show love and appreciation to your teams at work? With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time to show some workplace love. Why not run a contest to acknowledge the person who spreads inspiration and hope in your organization? Want more ideas? Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share eight creative ways to show your appreciation.
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Do you know who invented an early prototype of the gas mask or the yellow traffic light? Garrett Morgan was a prolific inventor. During his time, Black people often didn’t get credit for their inventions or acts of heroism. Whites falsely claimed credit and the records often went uncorrected for many years. In this podcast, Dr. Karen introduces the many valuable inventions of Garrett Morgan and leaves us with several timely insights for today.
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