Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks

The Voice of Leadership

Business EN ↓ 586 episodes

Enabling Effective Leaders for Organizational Success

Author

Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks

Category

Business

Podcast website

transleadership.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

5 Mindsets for Executive Success 07.01.2020

Look and see over the horizon to anticipate the future and identify and address threats. These are steps in one of the 5 mindsets Dr. Karen shares in this podcast. Practice all five and start your new year with a bang. The post 5 Mindsets for Executive Success first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Happy New Year! 02.01.2020

In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares her commitments for the year to come. She also unveils her key questions and processes to empower you to make and achieve your commitments for the New Year. You will find the message to be both educational and inspirational. The post Happy New Year! first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

The Year in Review 31.12.2019

Do you know your key accomplishments for this past year? For what are you thankful? In this podcast, Dr. Karen identifies three key areas to review and evaluate at the end of the year. She also shares some of her own key personal and business realizations. Happy New Year! The post The Year in Review first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

The Light of Christmas – Part 2 26.12.2019

In this continued inspirational message from Dr. Karen she shares her profound insights for this holiday and why and how you too are the light of the world. Merry Christmas! The post The Light of Christmas – Part 2 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

The Light of Christmas – Part 1 24.12.2019

God is the Source of all light in the world. What or Who is the light that God sends to the world? How does Christmas commemorate that light? Listen to this special message from Dr. Karen for more insights on the profound meaning and purpose of Christmas. Merry Christmas to you, your family, and your … The post The Light of Christmas – Part 1 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

The light of Hanukkah 19.12.2019

In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares the story of Hanukkah and the profound leadership lessons for life and business today. Enjoy the podcast and Happy Hanukkah! Reference: The Complete Story of Chanukah by Dr. Nissan Mindel (Kehot Publisher, 1998) The post The light of Hanukkah first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Don’t Just Stand Around, Do Something 17.12.2019

Do your managers and leaders see what they need to see? Do they look for ways to see better? Do they consistently add value where possible? Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share her wisdom with stories and examples. The post Don’t Just Stand Around, Do Something first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Leading with the Numbers: Thinking Like an Owner 12.12.2019

Should you go slower in order to go faster? If so, what does that have to do with managing and running your business by the numbers? In this podcast Dr. Karen dives into the numbers and explains why it is crucial to share the numbers and metrics with your teams. The post Leading with the Numbers: Thinking Like an Owner first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Bring Your Whole Self to Work 10.12.2019

Does your workplace metaphorically represent an assembly line or a display of identical uniforms or do you allow for uniqueness to shine through? Would you like several creative ideas on how it makes sense to encourage uniqueness in your organization? Then this podcast is for you. The post Bring Your Whole Self to Work first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Why It’s Smart to Partner with Your People 05.12.2019

There are important reasons to consider partnering with your employees. Increased commitment and engagement are a few of those reasons. In this podcast Dr. Karen identifies three primary reasons to partner. The post Why It’s Smart to Partner with Your People first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Working Globally: Lessons from Germany 03.12.2019

Did you know that the US probably has more of an employer-centric culture in comparison to Europe’s more employee-centric culture? Life balance and partnership between employers and employees are some of the recognized benefits of the employee-centric culture. In this podcast Dr. Karen highlights these significant employee-centric benefits while sharing several meaningful examples. The post Workin...

The Spirit of Thanksgiving 28.11.2019

Happy Thanksgiving! Listen to Dr. Karen share inspirational thoughts about the origin of “Every good and perfect gift” and the legacy of Thanksgiving she received from her mother. The post The Spirit of Thanksgiving first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Thanksgiving at Work 26.11.2019

Dr. Karen says healthy employees have fewer sick days and are more productive and employees who are appreciated are healthier. In this podcast she shares the profound impact of gratitude on employee retention and business success. The post Thanksgiving at Work first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Agile Leadership for the Speed of Change 21.11.2019

Did you know that the best companies have 30% or more agile leaders? What does it mean to be an agile leader and what is the impact for your organization? In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares agile insights for agile organizations. The post Agile Leadership for the Speed of Change first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

High Potentials: Developing Next Generation Leaders 19.11.2019

How do you create tomorrow’s leaders? Growing talent from the inside of your organization is one way and starting today is crucial. Listen to Dr. Karen reveal several key insights. The post High Potentials: Developing Next Generation Leaders first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Military Leadership Best Practices Part-2 14.11.2019

Put the right systems in place. That is the fourth military leadership best practice Dr. Karen shares on today’s podcast. Listen to discover and use the other lessons she learned during her military service. Find out what strategies will cause your organization to thrive in abundance or a tough market. The post Military Leadership Best Practices Part-2 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Military Leadership Best Practices Part-1 12.11.2019

Do you know your purpose and why you do what you do? Understanding mission and purpose is one of several critical military leadership lessons Dr. Karen shares on this podcast. As a veteran and former Army officer, Dr. Karen reveals critical military leadership lessons business leaders can apply today. Listen and create more amazing success … The post Military Leadership Best Practices Part-1...

Employee Experience: The Way to Customer Experience 07.11.2019

Have you redesigned your organization with your employees in the center? When employees are featured and nurtured, they work with passion and dedication rather than out of necessity. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares her insights on how to create an organization that attends to employee experience. A focus on employees results in profound customer … The post Employee Experience: The Way to C...

Customer Experience: Deepening the Relationship for Mutual Benefit 05.11.2019

Dr. Karen observes that too many organizations invest all their energy attracting new customers rather than investing in improving their existing customers’ experience. Did you know that companies make 23% more revenues when customers are engaged? What experiences are you creating and offering for your customers? Listen to this podcast, implement what you hear, and … The post Customer Experi...

Wearing Masks at Work: A Cost Benefit Analysis 31.10.2019

Do you or others in your organization, metaphorically, wear protective masks at work? Many organizations do not realize the various masks their team members are wearing or feel they must wear. How do you recognize this tendency to mask and what can you do to eradicate the conditions that make masks feel necessary in your … The post Wearing Masks at Work: A Cost Benefit Analysis first appeare...

Steps to Take When Selection Goes Awry 29.10.2019

Making the right selection for your organization is like fitting all the pieces of a puzzle together. If one piece is missing the puzzle is incomplete and if multiple pieces are missing or misplaced the entire puzzle is a mess. The post Steps to Take When Selection Goes Awry first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Leading Diversity: Three Aspects 24.10.2019

To what extent is your organization a diverse and multicultural workplace? In this podcast, Dr. Karen explores both the advantages and challenges of leading diversity. Which of the three aspects are easiest and most difficult for most organizations? Don’t miss this one! The post Leading Diversity: Three Aspects first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

Three Abundance Killers 22.10.2019

Do you or someone on your team focus on what you don’t have? Focusing on what you don’t have restricts your vision, which is the first abundance killer of three described in this podcast. What are the other two killers and how do you avoid them? Listen as Dr. Karen shows you how to “take … The post Three Abundance Killers first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC® .

5 Ways to Develop an Abundance Mindset 17.10.2019

What does the song, “Count Your Blessings” have to do with developing an abundance mindset? Did you know that the greatest leaders regularly thank their people and promote an abundance mindset culture? Listen to this podcast where Dr. Karen shares her insights for creating abundance. Also stay tuned for her special melodic surprise. The post 5 Ways to Develop an Abundance Mindset first appeared on...

Leadership in Adversity: What Can We Learn from the Trapped Chilean Miners? 15.10.2019

Creating order in chaos is critical to overcoming life threatening adversities. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen analyzes and extracts leadership lessons learned from the teamwork and ingenuity of the trapped Chilean miners. Just because your body is trapped doesn’t mean your mind and spirit are trapped too. The post Leadership in Adversity: What Can We Learn from the Trapped Chilean Miners? fi...

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