September 10, 2020

How to Safely Reopen Your Business with Sensitivity

In these times of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are sensitive ways to safely reopen your business. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares several must-hear essential considerations. One size does not fit all so establish ongoing two-way communication with the workforce, create your safety plans, and identify what else is best for the company. If you are thinking of reopening or have just reopened your business, this podcast provides practical and specific ideas.

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September 8, 2020

Leadership Insights from Noisy American Magpies

The noisy American magpie is an intelligent bird that serves an important role in a healthy eco-system. In this podcast Dr. Karen reveals some fascinating facts about this interesting bird. She identifies leadership lessons about how to appreciate those who appear to be a nuisance yet when we look more closely, they provide an important service.

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September 3, 2020

Civility for Uncivil Times

Wherever you have diverse people, there will be diverse points of view and possibly disagreements on how to move forward. How can you engage difficult conversations while preserving the relationship and promoting dialogue at work? Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen suggests and demonstrates some practical and creative ways of handling these tough conversations.

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September 1, 2020

The Pandemic of Injustice Part 3: The Importance of Organizational Culture

“What kind of culture says it’s ok to shoot a father seven times at close range right next to his car and with his three little children in the car?” At the time of this recording there are disturbing events taking place in the streets of America. An unarmed Black man is shot while a white man with an automatic assault weapon kills two people and goes home. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares her insights on what is happening. She talks about the role of organizational culture both for nations and businesses. What must leaders do when inappropriate behaviors persist?

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August 27, 2020

Always Brand Ready: Strategies from Marcella Scherer, Image and Presence Consultant

Special Guest Marcella Scherer grew her own business to multiple seven figures using the image and presence strategies she shares today. Dr. Karen speaks with Marcella about how executive image and presence impact opportunities and bottom line results. After up-leveling her executive presence, Marcella’s recent client landed a 10 million dollar contract.

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August 25, 2020

Stay in the Game: Innovation at Play

Challenging times call for creative reinvention. In the current health crisis, even professional basketball and baseball have implemented major innovations at play. Organizations also must think about how to stay relevant, in the game, and moving forward. Leaders want to play rather than be benched on the sidelines. Using examples from the world of sports, Dr. Karen shares creative business and leadership insights.

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August 20, 2020

Women in Leadership

Did you know that even in this season of women in leadership, women are still held to a higher standard than men? Unfortunately, gender discrimination is rampant in the modern day workplace. In this podcast, Dr. Karen unveils some of the differences between men and women and sheds more light on this sensitive topic.

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August 18, 2020

Diverse Minds Needed for Innovation

We are often attracted to people who are different from us. Without the balance of those differences, we might suffer the negative consequences of our blind spots. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen explains how diverse minds are “better together” in our complex world, including in the workplace.

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August 13, 2020

Reinvention Requires Openness to New Ways

What you did yesterday may not be enough and may not work at all. Ask yourself, “How can we best serve our customers now?” In this podcast, Dr. Karen poses key questions and shares some powerful business examples. She concludes with a practical assignment to challenge your thinking and get you closer to your best success and impact reinvention.

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August 11, 2020

Patrick Connery Ellis: A life of Impact

A talented and successful #1 Gospel broadcast host on WHUR radio station in Washington, DC was recently taken away from us by the Corona virus. In addition to playing gospel music, Patrick Ellis was known for his love for the community as expressed by feeding and clothing those in need, helping the sick, and supporting women’s shelters for domestic violence. Although not initially intent to pursue broadcasting, he said the radio came to him by divine intervention. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share her tribute to Patrick Ellis and an important safety message for all of us.

To watch a touching tribute to Patrick Ellis from Howard University TV station, click this link and enjoy the words and gospel music:

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