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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 se...

Dennis Welch is the President and Owner of Articulate PR and Communications, a songwriter, and the author of two books, “So…What are You Saying?” and “Rich People Shop Here.” For 13 years he was also in management and a senior staff writer for the Gallup organization.  In this segment Dr. Karen speaks with Dennis about the joy in finding your calling, the best way to bring out the gifts in yoursel...

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. The post Resilience Lessons from Comedians Chris Rock, David Chappelle, and Kevin Hart first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

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 t...

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...

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. The post Will Smith Postscript: Opportunity for Reset first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

In this episode, Dr. Karen reflects on the courage of the Ukrainian people as they stand on their principles and values to fight an unprovoked war against Russia, a much larger country. She also shares more than ten examples of how Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy demonstrates effective and admirable leadership under fire. He embodies the principles and lessons she shares in her book, “ Le...

Alison Cornell, a certified Treasury Professional, was Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of two major New York Stock Exchange listed corporations, both of which were global. Prior to those roles, she held significant financial positions at AT&T where she learned how to be a corporate executive. Even today, women hold only 10% of major corporate CFO jobs. Currently Director and Audit Committee Chai...

What life and business lessons can we learn from the incident at the Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock? What do you do when you approach the pinnacle of success, and the Enemy comes to disrupt your blessings? As a marketplace ministry leader, how do you resolve serious altercations and conflicts in the workplace? Dr. Karen shares her insights and Biblical strategies for resisting the Devil...

Events are not always as they appear. Jesus conquers the last enemy, the death that brings us so much pain. As Jesus was dying on the cross, it may have looked like defeat even though He was securing the greatest victory ever. In this episode, Dr. Karen reflects on world and personal events of suffering to remind us that the final story is bigger than what we see. God invites us to trust Him even...

Dean Niewolny, Chairman of the Board and Ambassador of Halftime Institute, spent 23 years in executive roles with three of Wall Street’s largest financial firms. Inspired to go beyond success to serving others, he and his wife began trips to South Africa and now provide orphan and hospice care in Durbin. The author of “ Trade Up: How to Go From Just Making Money to Making a Difference,” Dean talks...

On this 27 th year birthday month of TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC.®, Dr. Karen reflects on the birth, calling, and purpose of the Company. She also talks about the necessity to walk by faith and to believe the promises of God to experience the abundant life the Messiah came to give. Dr. Karen poses several powerful questions for us to consider personally and for our teams. Reach Dr. Karen here: www.transl...

Those who are living, create legacy for the living. You live your legacy before you leave your legacy. In this episode, Dr. Karen summarizes the five parts of “Living Leadership Legacy” and shares Biblical, personal, and client examples. Explore your “Living Leadership Legacy” with Dr. Karen: www.transleadership.com/apply The post Living Leadership Legacy: Full Circle first appeared on TRANSLEADER...

In this brief episode, Dr. Karen summarizes “Living Leadership Legacy” lessons from the leaders she featured in February 2022. She also poses several provocative leadership questions to ponder for your own “Living Leadership Legacy.” Meet with Dr. Karen to talk about your choices and opportunities at work: www.transleadership.com/apply The post “Living Leadership Legacy”: Lessons from African-Amer...

Mike Mooney’s 25 year career in professional motorsports with NASCAR makes him the perfect accelerator for high performance leaders who seek to unlock speed and drive opportunities in their lives. In this part II Interview Mike speaks with Dr. Karen about practical lessons from his breakthrough book, “Reputation Shift- Lessons from Pit Road to the Boardroom.” Mike shares his insights about how cha...

What are the values of your company and how do you reinforce those values? In this episode Dr. Karen shares several insights to lift your organization’s culture. When you lift culture, you also enhance employee engagement, elevate customer experience, and generate creative advantage. Today, she focuses on steps four and five of the Living Leadership Legacy process. Partner with Dr. Karen to fulfil...

Do you know what special mission God wants you to fulfill as a marketplace ministry leader in your workplace? Do you know how He wants you to do the work or in what order of priority? In this episode Dr. Karen talks about steps two and three of the Living Leadership Legacy Process. It’s all about how to seek God, hear from God, interpret His message, and gain clarity about your next steps. Partner...

Mike Mooney was part of the executive ecosystem behind NASCAR. As an award winning executive, he built and protected the global reputations of such brands as Mercedes-Benz, 3M, NASCAR, Sunoco, Tylenol, and Walmart. Author of the breakthrough book, “Reputation Shift- Lessons from Pit Road to the Boardroom,” Mike speaks with Dr. Karen about the leadership lessons he learned from decades of working w...

Leverage Marketplace Ministry is Step One in Dr. Karen’s Five Part Living Leadership Legacy process. This step is all about Leading Yourself First by cultivating the character of Christ, checking your values, inspecting your Fruit of the Spirit, and other self-assessments. In this episode Dr. Karen shares her insights on how to prepare to be a living sacrifice in a workplace that can be enemy terr...

As a marketplace ministry leader are you, like Jesus, daily “about your father’s business”? The reason God put you in a position of executive leadership and influence in the workplace is because He has important work for you to do as His light bearer. In this episode Dr. Karen shares several examples of Jesus doing the work of His Father and draws parallels for us today. Request a consultation at...

If you have ever wanted to use your gifts, talents, and abilities to lead change in your community, then today’s show is especially for you. In this Part II conversation with my guests, Pastor Ben Anderson, Senior Pastor of Solid Rock Christian Center and his wife, Pastor Wanda Anderson, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Risk Management for the Navigators, they share how God led them to use...

In 1773 Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American woman to publish a book of poetry. In 1761 Slave traders captured Phillis in the Gambia when she was seven years old. The traders then sold her to the Wheatley family in Boston. She quickly learned English, Latin, Greek, Astronomy, Geography, and many other subjects. Her brilliant intellect and writing gave her audiences before dignitaries in...

George Washington Carver is famous for discovering 300 uses for the peanut and almost 200 for the sweet potato. In 1894 he was the first Black man to receive a Bachelors’ degree from what would later be known as Iowa State University. When Booker T. Washington invited Carver to The Tuskegee Institute, Carver took it as an opportunity to fulfill the charge of his “Aunt” Moriah who told him to “Give...

The Black Church has a history of being a place of emotional refuge, leadership training, physical sustenance, the heartbeat of the civil rights movement, and a safe place to worship God with dignity. What relevance does the Black Church have today and into the future? Dr. Karen reviews a history of the official start of the Black Church in America. She and her guests, Pastor Ben Anderson, Senior...

Winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, recipient of two Emmy Awards for “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” in 1974, Best Supporting Actress in 1994 for an Adaptation of “The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All”, and 2013 winner of a Tony Award for Best Performance by an actress in a leading role for a revival of “The Trip to Bountiful”, Cicely Tyson shines as a star on Br...