Known as Black Moses for leading as many as 1000 Black people from slavery to freedom, Harriet Tubman’s leadership was characterized by concern for others and a willingness to risk her own life on their behalf. She so abhorred the evil of slavery that she was willing to die rather than be enslaved. As an underground railroad conductor, she was proud to say she never lost a passenger. Everyone who traveled with her made it safely to freedom. In this podcast, Dr. Karen celebrates the remarkable and amazing life of Harriet Tubman.

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“As long as God gives me strength to work and try to make things real for my children, I am going to work for it even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice,” said Medgar Evers, slain Mississippi Civil Rights leader. As a leader, what sacrifices are you willing to make in your life and business? On this podcast, Dr. Karen shares other thoughtful quotes and leadership lessons from Medgar Evers.

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Did you know that the Federal laws of this country make a huge difference in assuring the freedoms of all citizens? Listen to this podcast, where Dr. Karen shares the positive, the ugly, the difficult, and the relevant leadership lessons from the reconstruction era of American history.

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As a child, Elijah Cummings was told by a school counselor, “You are too slow, a poor speaker, and you will never become a lawyer.” Yes, he was able to overcome the naysayers and other major challenges to become a great leader. Not letting the naysayers define you is one of seven profound insights Dr. Karen shares in this podcast. Click the play button to hear the rest of Dr. Karen’s insights and more about Elijah Cummings’ leadership.

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Fighting oppression through non-violence was the hallmark of Dr. King’s approach to pursuing freedom. Did you know that freedom does not come automatically to the oppressed, rather the oppressed must demand freedom? Listen as Dr. Karen unpacks more about the dynamics of freedom and oppression and shares the four steps for non-violent social change action.

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Freedom by any means is not truly freedom. Dr. King had an abiding faith in America to get to the “bright daybreak and peace of brotherhood” and love through non-violence. In this podcast, Dr. Karen unpacks the timeless wisdom of Dr. King that still provides inspiration and a road map for the enlightened people of our time.

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Did you know that the US probably has more of an employer-centric culture in comparison to Europe’s more employee-centric culture? Life balance and partnership between employers and employees are some of the recognized benefits of the employee-centric culture. In this podcast Dr. Karen highlights these significant employee-centric benefits while sharing several meaningful examples.

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