The Voice of Leadership

Do you or someone on your team suffer from the fear mindset? If so, what are the consequences and impacts on your organization of operating from a fear mindset? Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share her insight on how to adopt a success mindset. The post Replace the Fear Mindset with the Success Mindset first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Do you love summer? Dr. Karen sure does. In this podcast she shares some of the great benefits of summer as well as some of the challenges. As a leader, how can you make a profound impact on your employees who may be fading in the sweltering heat of summer? This podcast addresses how to … The post The Yin and Yang of Summer first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Have a vision for yourself. See what is possible and what transcends your current reality. This is one of the profound lessons Dr. Karen learned from her father. In this episode she shares other lessons learned and talks about the impact fathers have on the future business lives of their children. The post Five More Life and Business Lessons from My Father. Happy Father’s Day! first appeared on TR...

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 … The post The Bass as Leadership Metaphor first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

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 … The post The Pandemic of Injustice Part 2 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP...

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 … The post The Pandemic of Injustice Part 1 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

“Keep your life multi-dimensional” was one of the perspectives Dr. Karen learned from her mother. In this podcast, she shares some cherished memories of her mother through several amazing stories and life lessons as an active duty Army officer at Fort Riley, Kansas. The post In Memory of My Mother: Lessons from Post Guard Duty first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

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 … The post Could This be a Sabbath Rest for the Land? first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, IN...

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 … The post Juana Bordas: International Thought...

You hired people to work in your business, so you could be free to work on your business. Dr. Karen shares strategic insights and practical examples about how some of her best clients add strategic thinking time to their schedules. The post Executives Need Strategic Thinking Time first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

You hired people to work in your business, so you could be free to work on your business. Dr. Karen shares strategic insights and practical examples of how some of her best clients add strategic thinking time to their schedules. The post Executives Need Strategic Thinking Time first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Why do people need clarity? Clarity inspires confidence and a willingness to follow the leader. Dr. Karen shares four other important benefits of leadership clarity and especially in times of crisis. Also discover what happens to the workforce when there is no clarity. The post The Importance of Clarity: How it Gets Muddled in Crises first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Michael Williams, Principal of Williams and Associates, a financial services company, shares how he used the online course, Teams Empowered for Dynamic Organizational Results to produce nine months of revenue in three months. He further shares how he used the lessons to create a “culture of coachable people producing results.” Listen as Dr. Karen uncovers … The post Interview with Michael Wi...

Saving people’s lives and eliminating the virus are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s most important priorities during the Corona virus crisis. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen details the courageous decisions and actions of the Prime Minister. Take a lesson from her playbook to enhance your own leadership success. The post Leadership in Crisis Featuring Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zeal...

Saving people’s lives and eliminating the virus are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s most important priorities during the Corona virus crisis. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen details the courageous decisions and actions of the Prime Minister. Take a lesson from her playbook to enhance your own leadership success. The post Leadership in Crisis Featuring Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zeal...

The United States considers prayer important enough to set aside an entire National Day of Prayer. What are some prayer options and possibilities for executive business leaders to consider? In this Episode Dr. Karen shares the history and workings of The National Day of Prayer. She also extends a special invitation to you. The post The National Day of Prayer: A Biblical Perspective first appeared...

Do the people in your company want to flee your organization to work elsewhere? What does it mean to thrive by serving your people? In this podcast Dr. Karen shares her perspective with a Biblical twist. The post Spiritual Words of Wisdom for Executive Leaders first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

My guest, Army Captain Deshauna Barber serves as cadet instructor at Howard University Bison Battalion. She is also President and CEO of the Service Women’s Action Network, a non-profit organization serving all military and veteran service women. As the first soldier to be crowned Miss. USA she talks about how she uses her platforms to … The post Interview with Captain Deshauna Barber: The F...

Acts of kindness are happening all around us. We just need to pay attention to recognize them. Even in this time of pandemic crisis, people are finding ways to add value to individuals, organizations, and communities. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen shares examples and inspirational stories about exciting acts of kindness around the … The post Acts of Kindness in Crisis first appeared on...

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! How do you support those who support you in your executive role? Ideally, your administrative professional frees you up to spend more time on strategic issues and creates systems to make your life easier. How appreciative and thankful are you for their invaluable contributions? Listen to this podcast to gain five … The post Acknowledge Those Who Suppor...

During this time of the COVID-19 virus crisis, executive leaders carry a heavy load for their organizations. What can you do to refresh yourself during these challenging times? One strategy is to find a place for safe venting, support, and decision-making. On today’s podcast, Dr. Karen shares more about the place of support and she … The post Times of Refreshing for Front-line Executive Lead...

We know unprofitable businesses disappear from the business landscape. What about growth, how necessary is growth? Understand the delicate balance between both growth and profitability, it’s not an either/or proposition. Dr. Karen explains the decisions and choice points leaders make to navigate profitability and growth effectively. The post Both Business Profitability and Growth Rest on Leadershi...

Did you know that high performance teams solve problems together? What happens when the culture does not support collective problem solving? In this podcast episode, Dr. Karen explains the ground rules for getting to the team problem solving winning formula and how conducting experiments is an essential part of the process. The post Team Problem Solving is the Winning Formula first appeared on TRA...

Resilience is your ability to quickly recover from tough times or setbacks. What is the difference between bounce back and spring forward? Listen to this podcast segment as Dr. Karen shares five crucial steps for quick recovery that you can apply and implement in your organization today. The post Five Steps for Cultivating Resilience first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

The best leaders show up powerfully and visibly during tough times. What are those critical executive actions that make a difference to your workforce when navigating crisis? If you focus on the right actions your organization will sail through the crisis and come out stronger on the other side. Choose the wrong actions and you … The post Leading Through Tough Times: 12 Executive Actions to...