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Oct. 19, 2026
Divine GPS: Guidance, Power, Steps, and Timing for Executive Leaders (Episode # 542U)
In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen explores how faith-led executive leaders finish well when they align their decisions and actions with God’s direction through Divine GPS: Guidance, Power, and Steps. She also examines the importance of Divine Timing and the consequences of delayed obedience. Through Biblical accounts of Daniel, David, Samson, Jonah, the seven sons of Sceva, and the prophet of Judah, she reveals the reasons leaders must seek God’s specific instructions, rel
Oct. 12, 2026
The Failure Dividend: How Executives Profit from Imperfect Rollouts and Mistakes (Episode # 541U)
In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen explores how executive leaders move beyond perfectionism, recognize mistakes early, and use valuable lessons to improve business results. She examines the balance between launching products before they are perfect and waiting too long to enter the marketplace. Through customer co-creation, early feedback, and practical support, organizations refine their products and services while they remain responsive to customer needs. Drawing from th
Oct. 5, 2026
Thrive in Recession or Depression: Past Executive Lessons for Today’s Economy (Episode # 540U)
In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen explores how executive leaders position their businesses to thrive during difficult economic seasons by making intentional, informed choices rather than reacting to fear. She outlines how leaders assess their organizations from the inside out by identifying their most profitable products and services, concentrating resources within their areas of expertise, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and protecting the talent and capacity needed
Sept. 28, 2026
AI Accelerates Business When Executives Implement Critical Leadership Fundamentals (Episode # 539U)
In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen examines how automation, high technology, and artificial intelligence provide greater value when paired with human judgment, strategic thought, and clear executive communication. She explores what happens when leaders interpret data through an enterprise-wide lens, use the CEO voice to create clarity amid change, and maintain the human connection that technology cannot replace. Dr. Karen also returns to five essential business fundamentals
Sept. 21, 2026
Gratitude and Wisdom: Practices that Sustain Executive Leaders for Their Best Work (Episode # 538U)
In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen explores gratitude and wisdom as foundations for the success of faith-based workplace executive leaders. She explores how God’s Presence provides guidance, provision, courage, wisdom, and next steps for life and work. She examines stewardship of the body as the temple of God and reflects on how former New England Patriots football player, Darryl Stingley found purpose and ways to contribute to others after a life-altering injury that left
Sept. 14, 2026
Leadership Lessons from Troublemakers, Traffic Jams, and Turbulence (Episode # 537U)
In her research on the value of troublemakers in the workplace, Dr. Charlan Nemeth, research psychologist, and author of “In Defense of Troublemakers,” outlines the pitfalls of consensus thinking and the value of dissent. Dr. Karen uses this research baseline to share her unique lenses, experience, and reflections on the dangers of consensus thinking for medical practice, business leadership, and politics. She also extracts relevant leadership insights for corporate executives from her experie