Episodes

How can you best let “liberty and justice for all” manifest in your workplace? How do you ensure the equitable application and practice of your corporate values? On this 4th of July weekend, Dr. Karen asks us to reflect on several tough questions. She also talks about the meaning of Juneteenth and its relevance for … The post Happy Independence Day! first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Dr. Clarence Shuler is the President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships. As a Diversity Consultant he has worked with numerous organizations to include the War College of the US Air Force, the US Army’s European-Based Equal Opportunity Advisors, the Moody Bible Institute, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. An author of ten books, his book Winning the Race to Unity is a guidebook on how to leverage diversity for mutual benefit. Today, Dr. Karen and her guest talk about how companies...

Dr. Clarence Shuler is the President of Building Lasting Relationships. He and his wife Brenda are the winners of the 2019 Family Life Speaker of the Year Award. Dr. Shuler, a marriage expert for Oprah’s 2020 Love Goals Reality show; speaker with New York Times Best Selling author, Dr. Gary Chapman for The Five Love Languages and Date Night Events; and author of more than ten books, shows how to affair proof your marriage. His book, “Keeping Your Wife Your Best Friend” is a favorite. In this epi...

What lessons can we learn from plants who are “potted” only in water? One lesson is to maximize the opportunities of our surroundings. Even if not ideal, we can still grow and flourish until we are able to relocate. In this episode, Dr. Karen plants seeds on how to grow leadership muscle even when in … The post Maximize Your Living Water Opportunity first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Can you tell when you are about to go in the wrong direction? How do you recover and learn from mistakes, missteps, and even failures? Dr. Karen uses the Biblical transformation story of the Apostle Paul to show how there is always a way to turn around and go the right way. She also shares … The post Mistakes, Missteps, and Failures first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

When opportunity strikes, be ready. What other lessons can we learn from veteran basketball player, Austin Rivers? In this episode, Dr. Karen shows how when preparation meets opportunity, anything is possible. Executive leaders sharpen their organization’s capabilities to step into opportunities and win. The post The Power of the 10 Day Contract: Austin Rivers first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

How did Phil Mickelson win the PGA Championship at the age of 50? He believed it was possible to win and he didn’t let mistakes take him out of the winning mindset. What else can we learn from the world of golf that applies to winning as an executive leader? In this episode, Dr. Karen … The post Don’t Count Me Out: Phil Mickelson first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Did you know that God’s natural creations are also the fuel for our own creativity and masterpieces? Dr. Karen shares her favorite inspirations from her home in Colorado Springs and most importantly from the ocean, her place of greatest peace, rejuvenation, and connection with God. Do you make time to rejoice in nature’s beauty? This … The post Inspiration from Natural Beauty first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

The butterfly does not need our help to emerge out of the cocoon. The work of getting out of the cocoon strengthens the butterfly for the next level of life he/she is about to enter. Do you give up and take the easy way out or use your persistence to build the next step? In … The post The Power of Persistence first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Do your people dread Mondays and live only for the weekend? Is it possible that you unwittingly contribute to that “dread” frame of mind? If so, how can you change the workplace attitude to one of adding value and reshaping a new world? In this segment, Dr. Karen explains the reason it is critical to … The post The Sacredness of Work first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Jeffrey Harris is the Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Plant Power Fast Food also sometimes called the Vegan “McDonald’s”. He and his partners Mitch Wallis and Zach Vouga opened their first restaurant in San Diego, CA in 2016. Today the company is expanding exponentially to open its first restaurants outside of Southern California. Dr. Karen talks to Jeffrey about their “secret sauce” to success, the importance of their why, what they have...

Did you know that limitations often spark creativity and ingenuity? When you experience limitations in your business, look beyond them to see what you can create. In today’s podcast, Dr. Karen shares the story of her mother who accomplished remarkable feats while confined to a wheelchair. She uses the lessons from her mother as well … The post The Unexpected Benefit of Limitations first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

As an organizational leader, you have the opportunity, to honor the heroes of the Memorial Day holiday. Expand the honor to include the founding fathers and mothers of your company and the sacrifices they have made for you and others to be where you are today. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share … The post Corporate Memorial Day: Celebrating Your All Stars first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

When it comes to your human capital, how do you turn a lump of coal into a diamond in the rough? Through many weights and pressures over time, coal turns to diamonds. Bring out the diamond essence in your people by putting them in key jobs that stretch them and cause them to grow. In … The post A Lump of Coal or a Diamond in the Rough? first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Do you already have all the resources your organization needs? In this podcast, Dr. Karen challenges us to consider parallels from the Biblical account of Moses at the burning bush when God commissioned Moses to tell Pharaoh to let His people go. The post What Do You Have in Your Hand? first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

With someone as talented as football quarterback Aaron Rodgers, what kept his team, The Green Bay Packers, from winning the Super Bowl more than once? What does this football analogy have to do with business and leadership? Dr. Karen believes it has a lot to do with identifying your business MVPs and creating the right … The post How Are you Treating Your MVPs? first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

In 1952, President Harry Truman signed into law the official National Day of Prayer. How shall we pray at times like these? What shall we pray, for our country? What prayers are important for business leaders and owners? Dr. Karen shares her ideas and generously makes a special offer in this podcast segment. The post The National Day of Prayer first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Even God rested on the 7th day! Have you been taking time off for vacation during the pandemic? In this episode, Dr. Karen shares several creative and pragmatic vacation ideas, including some staycation plans. Explore this podcast and enjoy your next vacation. The post Pandemic Vacation first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Guest Matt Manos, the Founder and Managing Director of verynice, a design and strategy practice shares how his company gives away half of its profits and services and remains profitable. With a mission to reduce expenses for nonprofit organizations and to increase access to design for all, they have already given away more than 40 million US dollars. Dr. Karen uncovers many golden nuggets from Matt on business purpose and why, reinvention, community service, and more. Today’s Biblical Word of Wi...

Are you paying attention to the different dials that measure your business environment? Is your workforce trained to see and hear what you don’t see and hear? How safe is it for them to share information that could cause life and death consequences? In this episode, Dr. Karen reveals some of the barriers to both … The post The Danger of Not Heeding the Alarms and Warning Signs in Your Business first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Many workplaces and employees still struggle with pandemic fatigue and serious pandemic challenges. What can you do, as a leader, to address these issues and keep your teams strong and thriving? Listen to this episode and to Dr. Karen’s insights on how to best support your workforce. The post Pandemic Fatigue first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Did you know that your executive assistant is a leader too? How are you partnering with your executive assistant to accomplish the core responsibilities of your organization? Dr. Karen outlines five core areas where executive assistants add value. She also identifies the three types of meetings to consistently conduct with your executive assistant for maximum … The post The Executive Assistant as Leader first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Men are often powerful partners in advancing women in executive leadership. Today, Dr. Karen shares five steps for elevating women in leadership from Rob Baker, a long-time business leader and women’s leadership advocate and a guest on Somi Arian’s FemPeak platform. To learn more about Somi Arian’s FemPeak go to FemPeak.ai The post Men Advancing Women in Leadership first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Did you know that carving out an hour a day to do some deep thinking about your business will catapult your business to levels beyond your wildest imagination? Thinking precedes action and stellar thinking produces stellar results. In this episode, Dr. Karen shares five additional key insights to more quickly propel your business to achieve … The post Thinking is the Real Work of Executives first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.