June 24, 2021

Dr. Clarence Shuler: Threats to Successful Executive Marriage

Dr. Clarence Shuler is the President of Building Lasting Relationships.  He and his wife Brenda are the winners of the 2019 Family Life Speaker of the Year Award. Dr. Shuler, a marriage expert for Oprah’s 2020 Love Goals Reality show; speaker with New York Times Best Selling author, Dr. Gary Chapman for The Five Love Languages and Date Night Events; and author of more than ten books, shows how to affair proof your marriage. His book, “Keeping Your Wife Your Best Friend” is a favorite.  In this episode Dr. Karen speaks with Dr. Shuler about how to win at home and in marriage as a busy executive.

Reach today’s guest at ClarenceShuler.com

Dr. Clarence Shuler BLR

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June 22, 2021

Maximize Your Living Water Opportunity

What lessons can we learn from plants who are “potted” only in water? One lesson is to maximize the opportunities of our surroundings. Even if not ideal, we can still grow and flourish until we are able to relocate. In this episode, Dr. Karen plants seeds on how to grow leadership muscle even when in tough circumstances.

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June 17, 2021

Mistakes, Missteps, and Failures

Can you tell when you are about to go in the wrong direction? How do you recover and learn from mistakes, missteps, and even failures? Dr. Karen uses the Biblical transformation story of the Apostle Paul to show how there is always a way to turn around and go the right way. She also shares how to then use our experiences to benefit others.

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June 10, 2021

Don’t Count Me Out: Phil Mickelson

How did Phil Mickelson win the PGA Championship at the age of 50? He believed it was possible to win and he didn’t let mistakes take him out of the winning mindset. What else can we learn from the world of golf that applies to winning as an executive leader? In this episode, Dr. Karen shares seven success strategies from Phil Mickelson that you can apply to your business and leadership.

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June 8, 2021

Inspiration from Natural Beauty

Did you know that God’s natural creations are also the fuel for our own creativity and masterpieces? Dr. Karen shares her favorite inspirations from her home in Colorado Springs and most importantly from the ocean, her place of greatest peace, rejuvenation, and connection with God. Do you make time to rejoice in nature’s beauty? This episode will lift your spirits, inspire gratitude, and stimulate your creativity to respond to business and life challenges.

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June 3, 2021

The Power of Persistence

The butterfly does not need our help to emerge out of the cocoon. The work of getting out of the cocoon strengthens the butterfly for the next level of life he/she is about to enter. Do you give up and take the easy way out or use your persistence to build the next step? In this episode, Dr. Karen talks about how to leverage your persistence to transform yourself and your organization to emerge stronger than ever.

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June 1, 2021

The Sacredness of Work

Do your people dread Mondays and live only for the weekend? Is it possible that you unwittingly contribute to that “dread” frame of mind? If so, how can you change the workplace attitude to one of adding value and reshaping a new world? In this segment, Dr. Karen explains the reason it is critical to understand the “why” of what you and your team members do and how to realize the sacredness of your work.

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May 27, 2021

Interview with Jeffrey Harris: Co-Founder of Plant Power Fast Food

Jeffrey Harris is the Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Plant Power Fast Food also sometimes called the Vegan “McDonald’s”. He and his partners Mitch Wallis and Zach Vouga opened their first restaurant in San Diego, CA in 2016. Today the company is expanding exponentially to open its first restaurants outside of Southern California. Dr. Karen talks to Jeffrey about their “secret sauce” to success, the importance of their why, what they have learned along the way, and what’s required to go to the next level. Dr. Karen and Jeffrey unpack powerful leadership lessons for any company committed to long-term success.

You may reach Jeffrey at Jeffrey.Harris@plantpowerfastfood.com; www.plantpowerfastfood.com

Jeffrey Harris Plant Power Fast Food

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May 25, 2021

The Unexpected Benefit of Limitations

Did you know that limitations often spark creativity and ingenuity? When you experience limitations in your business, look beyond them to see what you can create. In today’s podcast, Dr. Karen shares the story of her mother who accomplished remarkable feats while confined to a wheelchair. She uses the lessons from her mother as well as spiritual examples to show what is possible in the workplace even when you experience limitations.

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