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Sidney Poitier was the first Black man to become a true Hollywood movie star. He was also the first Black man and first Bahamian to win an Academy Award for Best Actor (Lilies of the Field, 1963). Known for his elegance, style, class, and dignity he was careful about the roles he chose to play even if his refusals negatively impacted his earnings. In this segment Dr. Karen shares scenes from his l...

Tim Hoerr is the CEO and Founder of Serra Ventures, a venture capital firm that manages $140 million dollars in early stage high technology company investments with the support of more than 250 limited liability partners. He is also the author of “Risking It: An Intersection of Faith and Work” and “Thank God It’s Monday! A Tool Kit for Aligning Your Lifevision and Your Work.” Dr. Karen talks to Ti...

Dr. Karen says that like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we all have a God-given life purpose and calling. She further shares some of the spiritual disciplines that help to highlight and illuminate the ways we are set apart. Do you know the purpose and calling for your life and the legacy you are here to create? This episode will help you clarify what God is saying to you. The post Called and Set Apar...

In his last speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talked about how each person builds part of a Temple that he or she won’t complete in his or her lifetime. Dr. King appreciated the opportunities of the time period in which he lived and had a powerful sense of passion and calling for what he was doing. In this special tribute, Dr. Karen shares more about the relevance of the call to service and the u...

Larry Mandelberg, the author of “Businesses Don’t Fail: They Commit Suicide” is a serial entrepreneur with more than 150 years of inherited business knowledge from his family’s businesses. As a consultant, speaker, prolific writer, and Change Catalyst, Larry specializes in solving intractable business problems. In this episode he speaks with Dr. Karen about the reasons businesses fail and the five...

Too often we want to rush in and get to work doing something; however, God calls His people to first spend time sitting in His presence. Only in His presence do we first get His guidance, instructions, and power to accomplish the task. Watch and listen to this episode as Dr. Karen talks about how God ordains and brings abundance into our lives. The post Abundance: Time with the Master first appear...

Dr. Karen has named 2022, the year of Abundance. The first letters of the words Vision (2020), Impact (2021), and Abundance (2022) spell “via”. We have gotten to this year via many roads and routes. In this episode she further explores and explains “via” and the three attributes of Abundance: The Mind and Character of Christ, the Fruit of the Spirit, and physical provision. The post Abundance: Wor...

How are you spending New Year’s Eve? In this episode, Dr. Karen shares several suggestions for how to spend New Year’s Eve. She also says that 2020, was the year of vision, 2021, the year of impact, and 2022, this upcoming year is…. Watch or listen to this episode to discover the word for 2022 and to get prepared. Go to www.transleadership.com/future for our future focus planning tool The post Hap...

Dr. Karen looks over the past year to acknowledge the many blessings for which she is thankful. She shares her Top Twelve gratitude list as well as some of the exciting changes coming to TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC. and the podcast next year. Listen to get inspiration for your own top twelve list and your year in review. Go to www.transleadership.com/future for our future focus planning tool The post My...

People often do not like the way God presents Himself on the earth, they reject the Messiah of God because they have pre-conceived notions about a different kind of salvation. They then miss the Christ of Christmas. In this episode, Dr. Karen brings a special Christmas message from the Biblical account of the Promised Messiah. Merry Christmas! The post Merry Christmas: The Promised Messiah first a...

Bob Kulhan, known as a master improviser, is the Founder and CEO of Business Improv and adjunct professor at Duke Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School. He is also the author of the book “Getting to Yes And: The Art of Business Improv.” With more than 27 years of studying, performing, and teaching improv, he works with blue chip companies like Mazda, CISCO, Pepsi, Ford Motor Compan...

Every good gift that we have, we have received from God. When in thanksgiving and faith, we first give back to God what we have received, God multiplies and transforms the little into something great and spectacular. In this episode, Dr. Karen shares Biblical examples and poses reflection questions for the marketplace ministry leader. The post The Gift of Abundant Life first appeared on TRANSLEADE...

God leads us to places that look dangerous. When we view the journey through natural eyes, we think we shouldn’t be in those places. Yet the wisdom of God is different from the wisdom of man. Earthly wisdom says, “Get out immediately.” Yet God has a divine plan for us and others in that dangerous place. In this episode, Dr. Karen shares Biblical examples of how God uses His wisdom to empower His p...

How do you partner with God to bring the gift of a word of encouragement to your organization? What word will you speak over your company and over your people? What can you propose to create and sustain together in the workplace? What word is God speaking to you about how to show up in your workplace? In this episode Dr. Karen poses several powerful questions for you, a marketplace ministry leader...

Even if the suppliers and delivery services disrupt the arrival of the physical gifts we send during this holiday season, there are some gifts that are not subject to supply chain disruption. These more important gifts transcend the physical. How can you communicate value to your employees during this season? What love letters of thanks will you share with them? Watch and listen to this episode as...

Dr. Karen believes that the more you appreciate what you have, the faster and more likely you will get what else you need, even if it’s something different. In this episode she shares how to increase the success of your organization by appreciating who and what you have. She also unpacks life lessons from observing talented saxophonist, Najee and how he treats the talent around him. The post Thank...

In this Part II interview episode, Fred Sievert, retired President of New York Life, talks about how he pays and invests his leadership legacy forward through his books, speaking engagements, and mentoring of others. In this episode he shares his journey from junior high school math teacher to corporate executive, Yale Divinity School student, and now to author, speaker, and influencer. Dr. Karen...

Thanksgiving is medicine for the soul. This is the time to share and to be a blessing to others. Even as many people have suffered recent loss, there is always something for which to be thankful. Dr. Karen suggests that we focus on our blessings and on what remains. She also reflects on the many blessings for which we can be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving! The post Happy Thanksgiving first appeared...

Fred Sievert, retired President of New York Life, and author of three books including, “Fast Starting a Career of Consequence: Practical Christ-Centered Advice for Entering or Re-entering the Workforce” talks about how he lived out his Christian values while serving as President of a Fortune 100 secular company. In this Part I interview Dr. Karen interviews Fred about his corporate leadership jour...

Some of us take better care of our cars than our bodies. What about you? Are you praising God for your body even though it is imperfect? In this episode, Dr. Karen shares the story of Darryl Stingley, a former New England Patriot’s Wide Receiver. After a pre-season game and injury that left Darryl paralyzed, he still went on to live a life characterized by his book title, “Happy to Be Alive.” The...

In this part II tribute to the life, memory, and accomplishments of General Colin Powell, Dr. Karen explores how General Powell discovered his passion and purpose and why he didn’t run for President of the United States. She also highlights his commitment to developing the next generations of leaders and some of his core doctrines and principles. The post General Colin Powell – Tribute to a Career...

Dr. Karen pays tribute to the life, memory, and accomplishments of General Colin Powell. She and her husband were both active duty Army officers. In this episode she talks about a special meeting her husband attended with Gen. Colin Powell. General Powell lived a life worthy of celebration. Happy Veteran’s Day to all the other veterans who too have faithfully served in the US Armed Forces. This da...

The wisdom of God far exceeds the wisdom of men. Only through the Spirit of God are we able to discern and interpret the wisdom of God. In this episode Dr. Karen says, “When you have the presence of God at work, you are able to do everything God is calling you to do- even the difficult tasks.” The post Thanks for the Presence of the Lord first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Did you know you can choose to perfume or poison your atmosphere? In this episode Dr. Karen shares her insights on how we can all see and acknowledge the divine in each other. The post Thanks for Those Who Acknowledge the Divine in Others first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Are your customers so inspired by your service that they heartily recommend your place of business to others? As a business executive you set the tone that creates the culture in your organization. You highlight shared values and telegraph how you want employees to treat your customers. Gain key insights on how to improve your company’s customer service from two contrasting examples Dr. Karen shar...