February 14, 2023

How to Prioritize Your Marriage and Family Even When You are in the C-Suite: A Conversation with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui (Episode # 405)

Robert and Kay Lee Fukui both experienced the hardships of growing up in households with parents who prioritized work over family. After years of success in the business world of banking, family business, and major corporations like Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this power couple translated their difficult family experiences into their consulting business, i61, inc. Their mission is to leverage their combined business acumen and relationship tools to empower family businesses to grow flourishing family lives in “tandem” with their profits. On today’s episode, they share their approach for facilitating married entrepreneurs to get off the “hamster wheel” and cultivate rich personal and professional lives.

Their new book, “Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur’s Guide for Greater Work- Life Balance,” offers resources to equip business leaders to resolve both business and marital conflict, increase margins instead of volume, and to gain precious time for the things they love most.

Learn more about the book at https://www.thetandembook.com/

Reach Robert and Kay Lee Fukui at www.powercouplesbydesign.com

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February 9, 2023

The Fall of Black Wall Street (Episode # 404)

We must face and tell the truth about our history lest history repeat itself and evil flourish. In this episode, Dr. Karen talks about the atrocities that took place in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1921 White racists destroyed “Black Wall Street” in an unprovoked White led Race riot and massacre. Not until the 1990s did full details of this hidden story emerge. What was the cost of this intentional suppression of history and what are the implications for our world today?

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

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February 7, 2023

The Rise of Black Wall Street (Episode # 403)

In this episode, Dr. Karen takes us back to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and to the oil boom of 1901. She talks about the successes of Black people who moved to the area and pooled their resources to create Greenwood, a powerful community that came to be known as the “Black Wall Street.” Dr. Karen concludes her analysis with five key observations about how the Black residents created their prosperous lives even with restrictions and limitations.

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

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January 31, 2023

My Prayer for You, The Marketplace Ministry Leader (Episode # 402)

Dr. Karen says that through prayer, we understand God’s desires and plans, his heart for us, and what he wants us to do on earth. She adds that we can be in communication with God 24/7. In this special episode she also prays a special prayer for you, the marketplace ministry leader.

Let Dr. Karen know how she can pray for you: Dr.Karen@transleadership.com

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January 24, 2023

Righting Past Ills: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley About Reparations or Community Development (Episode # 401)

Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement. Today Dr. Karen speaks with returning guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations. Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations and how local community ownership is important to success. Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.” His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also has implications for partnership with US Native Nations, other under-resourced communities, and the decisions of corporate leaders.

Reach Jeff at Jeffreyrasley.com

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January 17, 2023

Love and Power: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Recipe for Success Part 1 (Ep # 399)

In his 1967 speech for the 10th anniversary of the SCLC, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said that it is the combination of love and power that creates true equality of economic opportunity. In this episode, Dr. Karen shares four success principles, a warning, and five powerful questions for Corporate business leaders.

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

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January 10, 2023

Why Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 398)

Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the importance of critical thinking and love in preventing and overcoming fascism.

Reach Jeff Rasley and get his book, “72 Wisdoms” at www.jeffreyrasley.com

 

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January 5, 2023

Who are You in Christ and Why Does it Matter? (Episode # 397)

Dr. Karen reminds us of seven aspects of who we are in Christ, including that God made us in His image.  Marvelous are His works and design in us!  What does God’s design and purpose mean for us at work? In this episode Dr. Karen reveals specific work applications, including a few controversial ones, for us to consider.

Contact Dr. Karen at Dr.Karen@transleadership.com; 719-534-0949, ext.1 to explore how she can inspire you to use your spiritual gifts as an executive leader.

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January 3, 2023

Where We’ve Been and Where We are Going (Episode # 396)

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the prior year and make plans for the upcoming year. In this episode Dr. Karen takes us through some of the highlights of her business and personal life as she reflects on gratitude for her accomplishments and challenges. She then shares her plans for 2023 including the word for the year, “Possibilities,” and its unique and powerful meaning. She concludes with a Success Action Plan that you too can use in your business.

Contact Dr. Karen at Dr.Karen@transleadership.com; 719-534-0949, ext.1 to explore how she can accelerate and elevate your executive success.

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