July 13, 2021

People and Profits

Do you put profits ahead of people or value your people above profits? How do you balance the two? What leadership lessons can we learn from the current condominium collapse in Florida and other business disasters? In this episode, Dr. Karen shares how what you do as a leader impacts people inside and outside your organization as well as yourself.

Dr. Karen is interviewing Christian executives, contact Dr. Karen at Dr.Karen@transleadership.com

July 6, 2021

Market Place Ministry Overview

What if God is calling you to be His Ambassador in your workplace as well as in your home and community? In this episode Dr. Karen unpacks the concepts of Divine Guidance, Provision, and Steps as your GPS for Marketplace Ministry. She also shares an exciting announcement.

July 1, 2021

Happy Independence Day!

How can you best let “liberty and justice for all” manifest in your workplace? How do you ensure the equitable application and practice of your corporate values? On this 4th of July weekend, Dr. Karen asks us to reflect on several tough questions. She also talks about the meaning of Juneteenth and its relevance for the spirit of Independence Day.

June 29, 2021

“Winning the Race to Unity” in Corporations

Dr. Clarence Shuler is the President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships. As a Diversity Consultant he has worked with numerous organizations to include the War College of the US Air Force, the US Army’s European-Based Equal Opportunity Advisors, the Moody Bible Institute, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. An author of ten books, his book Winning the Race to Unity is a guidebook on how to leverage diversity for mutual benefit. Today, Dr. Karen and her guest talk about how companies can move from symbolic to sustainable change and why the terms racial reconciliation and anti-racism are not helpful.

Reach today’s guest at ClarenceShuler.com

Dr. Clarence Shuler BLR

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

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.

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.

June 15, 2021

The Power of the 10 Day Contract: Austin Rivers

When opportunity strikes, be ready. What other lessons can we learn from veteran basketball player, Austin Rivers? In this episode, Dr. Karen shows how when preparation meets opportunity, anything is possible. Executive leaders sharpen their organization’s capabilities to step into opportunities and win.

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.