June 16, 2020

The Bass as Leadership Metaphor

Did you know that one of the key functions of the bass is to be the backbone of the band? When the bass is doing its job, you may not even consciously notice it; however, when it is absent, you feel the void. There are profound leadership lessons we can all learn by opening our ears and listening to music? Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen uses the world of music to talk about the profound intricacies of executive leadership.

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June 11, 2020

The Pandemic of Injustice Part 2

There are pitfalls to consider in how to answer injustice. In Part I of The Pandemic of Injustice Dr. Karen talked about the systems and structures that maintain the status quo and how leaders signal what they value. In this Part 2 episode she talks about the difference between responding and reacting, the value of pursuing long-term objectives over short-term pseudo satisfaction, and the importance of rejecting the bait to act like a criminal.

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June 9, 2020

The Pandemic of Injustice Part 1

We are facing a pandemic that has been going on for hundreds of years. In this podcast, Dr. Karen, opens her heart and shares her concerns for her family, The United States, and the world. As an executive business leader, you also set a culture and a tone by what you allow and don’t allow in your business. Every day you reinforce your values by the decisions you make. Is there a disconnect between what you say and what you do? Is there conduct that should be eradicated inside your organization? Are there unjust structures that maintain a problematic status quo?

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June 2, 2020

Could This be a Sabbath Rest for the Land?

In Biblical times, the Jewish people were instructed by God to observe periods of Sabbath rests for the land. What if this current pandemic period is an opportunity for us to experience a Sabbath rest for the land? How can this time of quarantine be used to emerge stronger and ready to create a better new normal? What environmental benefits are already visible? In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares her insights with powerful and applicable lessons from the Bible.

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May 28, 2020

Juana Bordas: International Thought Leader Shares Her Multicultural Wisdom

Juana Bordas was selected by the National Diversity Council as one of the most influential and powerful Latinos in America. She is the founding President of the National Hispana Leadership Institute and founder of Mi Casa Resource Center, the largest Latino serving organization in Colorado. Juana is also a NY Times best-selling author, holder of an honorary doctorate from Union University, and recipient of the Life-Time Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association. Juana joins Dr. Karen on The Voice of Leadership podcast today to share her expertise on Multicultural Leadership.

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