As Originally Posted On: https://alanweiss.com/guest-column-vision/ Dr. Karen Y. Wilson-Starks “I didn’t know all of this was going on…the amount of police violence against Blacks. … 
2020 vision enables you to see problems, issues and, situations to be fixed and corrected. Without 2020 Vision you might neglect some important items. Listen to this episode and to Dr. Karen share her personal struggle with vision. Also, gain some leadership perspectives and insights for yourself.
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Sales and influence expert, Anna Scheller joins Dr. Karen in a conversation about the role of sales skills in executive leadership. Anna is the host of two podcasts, Black Belt Selling and Sales Mastery and author of the best-selling book, Black Belt Selling: Closing with Confidence. Today she shares leadership insights from her entrepreneurial business ventures, her years as an Air Force officer, and her journey as a Taekwondo Black belt master.
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To be the market leader in your area of expertise, raise the bar during times of challenge and change to take better care of customers. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share examples of how to be distinctive and relevant in a tough market.
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Some businesses have experienced growth and continue to flourish during the pandemic while others have seen a time of great difficulty and even a contraction in their business. What work is necessary and what will you do differently this Autumn to prepare for next Spring? Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen as she shares seasoned counsel on next steps.
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There are great business and leadership lessons to learn from Jazz world music icons. To follow in the steps of the music greats, Dr. Karen says, keep current, agile, and fresh as you add value and mentor others. In this podcast she shares specific examples and strategies from contemporary musicians.
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Remote workers often feel isolated and uninformed. Employers must be more intentional in how they communicate and work with a remote work force. Leaders set clear and specific expectations and review employee work against those expectations. In this podcast, Dr. Karen identifies three other communication best practices and gives several practical examples.
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In these times of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are sensitive ways to safely reopen your business. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares several must-hear essential considerations. One size does not fit all so establish ongoing two-way communication with the workforce, create your safety plans, and identify what else is best for the company. If you are thinking of reopening or have just reopened your business, this podcast provides practical and specific ideas.
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The noisy American magpie is an intelligent bird that serves an important role in a healthy eco-system. In this podcast Dr. Karen reveals some fascinating facts about this interesting bird. She identifies leadership lessons about how to appreciate those who appear to be a nuisance yet when we look more closely, they provide an important service.
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As Originally Posted On: https://www.societyofconsultingpsychology.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2020&month=09&day=06&id=35:shoulder-to-shoulder-a-deeper-understanding-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-with-dr-karen-y-wilson-starks When it comes to race, allyship and activism, many of us ask ourselves and our consulting psychologist colleagues, “what should we do?” Our hearts and intentions are squarely in the right place when we ask this question. Yet, there is so much more to social change than simply acting. …