The Voice of Leadership

Listen to this podcast to find out why Dr. Karen prefers the word commencement to graduation. Also, hear how ideas in the flow, rather than hard work, lead effortlessly to the next levels of success. She then explodes several other myths to accelerate progress and increase creative advantage. Listen to hear how she has leveraged … The post Learn, Grow, and Go to New Places first appeared on...

Did you know that 24% of women who are promoted into executive roles come from external candidates while the rest come from internal promotions? Also, women are 24% more likely than men to lose their jobs during a pandemic. In this segment, Dr. Karen shares other interesting statistics about the progress of women leaders and … The post Women in Executive Leadership first appeared on TRANSLEA...

One of the reasons great people stay in your organization is because they love the mission and vision. Could it be that great people leave your organization for the same reasons they stay? Listen to Dr. Karen explain these three reasons. Understand and implement what matters to people to catapult your organization and teams to … The post Three Reasons Great People Stay with Your Company firs...

When hiring new talent in your organization, look for interests, abilities, values, culture, and personality, the top five variables Dr. Karen suggests you evaluate for goodness of fit. What happens when your next hire has some of the desired attributes and not others? Click the play button to find out. The post Five Factors to Consider in Executive Selection first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC...

Are you the chief cook and bottle washer in the “Hands-On” phase of your business? What are the different business phases and how do they apply to your leadership roles and the future of your organization? In this podcast, Dr. Karen explores when to use which styles and strategies. The post Different Leadership Needed at Different Stages of Business first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Tom Brady just won his 7th Superbowl game, the highest number of wins for any starting quarterback. How does he maintain excellence even at 43 years old? In this episode, Dr. Karen unpacks some of the secrets of Tom Brady’s remarkable success. “Expecting to win” is one of his mindset success strategies. Listen to discover … The post Tom Brady, NFL Football Quarterback: Excellence Demonstrate...

Did you know the Kellogg Foundation hosts a National Day of Racial Healing every year? The healing process includes truth telling and connecting with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Healing is a process that facilitates movement from hurt, anger, and resentment to engaging the three pillars of The Kellogg Foundation’s intervention process: Racial … The post The Kellogg...

Lewis Howard Latimer, a Black man, is recognized as the inventor of several remarkable inventions, the most famous of which is the carbon light bulb filament. In addition to his own inventions and patents, he worked with and helped to create the success of other amazing inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. … The post Lewis Howard Latimer: Inventor of the Carbon Light Bu...

Dr. Karen pays tribute to the newly elected US Vice President, Kamala Harris. Dr. Karen describes how Vice President Harris’ mind and character were formed and influenced by many amazing family members and role models. She takes us through the life and upbringing of Kamala Harris and leaves us with several thought-provoking questions to ponder. The post US Vice President Kamala Harris: Many Firsts...

How do you show love and appreciation to your teams at work? With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time to show some workplace love. Why not run a contest to acknowledge the person who spreads inspiration and hope in your organization? Want more ideas? Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share eight creative ways … The post Happy Valentine’s Day: Show Appreciation at Work first appeared...

Do you know who invented an early prototype of the gas mask or the yellow traffic light? Garrett Morgan was a prolific inventor. During his time, Black people often didn’t get credit for their inventions or acts of heroism. Whites falsely claimed credit and the records often went uncorrected for many years. In this podcast, … The post Garrett Morgan: Inventor first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHI...

Born into poverty as a free person in 1810 in Louisiana, Thomy Lafon was the son of a Haitian-descent woman and a French man. With little formal education he educated himself and went from cake maker to real estate mogul. In this podcast, Dr. Karen talks about his life, uncovers the secrets of his success, … The post Thomy Lafon: First Black Man Millionaire first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP,...

Reflecting on the success created over a century ago by Black Millionaire, Madam C. J. Walker, in this podcast, Dr. Karen shares her insights about the amazing life and legacy of this remarkable woman. The lessons are still relevant today for every business leader who wants to succeed. Create real economic opportunity, think beyond yourself, … The post Madam C. J. Walker, The First Black Wom...

Supersonic leader Loree Draude was one of the first Navy women Aviators to fly in a combat squadron. Wharton Business School MBA graduate and author of, She’s Just Another Pilot, Loree also held key roles at Facebook, Google, and Bain and Company. Today Dr. Karen talks to Loree about gender dynamics in the Navy, leading … The post Loree Draude: One of the First Navy Women Aviators to Fly in...

There are times in your business when you are in new territory. Doing what you’ve always done is not going to work. There are other times when you need to push past the fear and do it anyway. Listen to this thrilling podcast and to Dr. Karen share her personal story of overcoming fear while … The post Yikes, I Don’t Want to Rappel Down the Mountain! first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Before you can say yes to what’s best, you must say no to unproductive people and practices and leave them behind. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares seven areas to consider for necessary business adjustment. It’s not enough to bring in the new, you must make room for the new by tossing out the old. The post Say No to the Old, Make Room for the New first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Today, we have even more diverse people willing to march and stand together for the relationship objective of love, brotherhood, and understanding that is rooted in racial equality. In this episode, Dr. Karen shares and explains Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s four strategies for non-violent social change, one of which is self-purification. She also shows … The post MLK Revisited: Why Now is th...

Are you on the hamster wheel going nowhere fast in your business? Are you still doing the old work of your comfort zone rather than the executive and strategic work your Company needs you to do? Dr. Karen shares examples of the hamster wheel at work, strategies for breaking free, and the ultimate test to … The post Get Off the Hamster Wheel first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

To take yourself and your company to the next level, you must act in two primary areas. One is improvement. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen identify the second area. She also details some strategies and vital ideas for both areas. The post Take Yourself and Your Company to the Next Level first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

When people do not take time to reflect on their experiences, they don’t mine the lessons of those experiences. For success this year, reflect and add feet or action to your vision. Dr. Karen shares other next steps and a personal example to facilitate a running start to your New Year. The post Put Feet to Your Vision first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

How are the labor pains of 2020 giving birth to a blessed New Year’s baby in 2021? In this podcast, Dr. Karen talks about the opportunities of 2021 and the choices to be made in speaking life over this year. She asks, “What will you name this year?” and she also reveals what she has … The post Birth and Name a New Year first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Happy New Year’s Eve! No matter what has happened in this pandemic year, you have something to celebrate. Listen to Dr. Karen as she highlights several celebration possibilities. The post Happy New Year’s Eve! first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Dragons are the top talent in organizations. They must find their fire to reach their full potential. Their fire is rooted in the “Why behind the Why”. The difficult circumstances in life are the teachers that show true dragons what they are here to give to the world and how they are called to serve. … The post Interview with Dov Baron, The Dragonist first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

On behalf of Dr. Karen, her family, and her team, we give you this special Merry Christmas podcast message. Unwrap and enjoy the gifts of the season including, Joy to the world! The post Merry Christmas first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Although this has been an unprecedented year, Dr. Karen says pause to assess what you have experienced and learned. Rate yourself and your business in key areas. No matter the ratings, remember to be thankful for what went well. Take time to celebrate your successes and to identify your priorities for next year. In this … The post The Year in Review: Future Focus first appeared on TRANSLEADE...