In this episode, Dr. Karen pays tribute to The Rolling Stones Rock band for their 60^th Anniversary. Since success leaves clues, Dr. Karen reflects on the keys to their success and longevity as the only British band to have hits in each of six different decades. This Part One episode focuses on their back story, start, and early years. She also shares the life, business, and inspirational lessons we can learn from them on how to stay relevant for the long game.

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As many American families open their homes to host Ukrainian families, what are the lessons we can learn from these experiences? As a marketplace ministry leader, how can you leverage the power of your organization and your people to help these families in need? Dr. Karen shares her insights in this episode.

See NBC article by Mary Pflum: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/americans-hosting-ukrainian-refugees-encounter-unbelievably-difficult-rcna29580  

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There is a prohibitive cost to misinformation as it keeps people apart and often as enemies. The truth is the only thing that can change denial and distorted perspectives.  As Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8: 32b)” In this episode, Dr. Karen shares a fascinating story from the war in Ukraine and lays the foundation to overcome war and hatred among people and nations.

See Atlantic Article by Peter Pomerantsev:  https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/putin-war-propaganda-russian-support/629714/

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God designed us to have a vertical relationship with Him and a horizontal relationship in community with one another. During this pandemic and even as we exit the pandemic we see, and have seen, a significant amount of mental health challenges. Is it possible that we have inadvertently disrupted God’s best plan for healing by attempting to work against, rather than with nature? Dr. Karen shares several insights about how the increased emphasis on a drug based culture and other variables may contribute to disconnection and mental health crises.

Download Dr. Karen’s Think Model: www.transleadership.com/THINK

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With more attacks of celebrity comedians on stage, what lessons can we observe and learn from these incidents? What are the business applications? In this episode, Dr. Karen reveals five resilience lessons business leaders can learn from comedians.

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Tom Robinson, beloved husband, father; Star Athlete; Co-Founder of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company; Math teacher; Football, Basketball, and Golf Coach; High School and College Football Official; Associate Commissioner for the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA); and College Football Replay Official is now gone too soon at 76 years old. Tom lived an extraordinary life dedicated to shining the light and focus on others. In this heart-felt tribute, Dr. Karen shares his accomplishments, contributions, impact, and the immense love he had for his wife and soulmate. Dr. Karen concludes with five “Living Leadership Legacy lessons” we can learn from Tom Robinson.

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Dr. Clarence Shuler, President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships, marriage counselor, speaker, life and relationship coach, diversity consultant, and author of more than 10 books joins Dr. Karen to talk about his new book, “Life-Changing Cross Cultural Friendships: How You Can Help Heal Racial Divides, One Relationship at a Time.” Dr. Shuler shares some of the lessons he has learned from his 54 year relationship with New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages.”

Reach Dr. Clarence Shuler at clarenceshuler.com. Purchase pre-sale copies of his book “Life-Changing Cross Cultural Friendships” from his site or Amazon

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As marketplace ministry leaders we too make mistakes. What can we learn from the Will Smith situation? In moments when we don’t show up at our best, there is an opportunity for a reset. In this episode, Dr. Karen shares the steps, questions, lessons, and insights of an effective reset.

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