Episodes

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®.

The four seasons provide clues for what is coming and what to do next. Spring snow can serve as a metaphor for how important it is to read the real weather signs rather than rely on the calendar alone. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen apply these concepts to handling next steps in … The post Spring in the Rockies first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Several thought-provoking business and leadership lessons are hidden in the sacred holiday celebrations of Passover and Resurrection Sunday. Listen as Dr. Karen shares these lessons in this podcast episode. The post Passover and Resurrection Day Reflections first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

From the year of vision to the year of impact, Dr. Karen reflects on another milestone celebration – the 26th Anniversary of TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC. ® Listen to discover how you can make your year more prosperous and abundant. Click here for transcript of the podcast. The post Happy 26th Birthday TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC. ® first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Chris Cooper builds highly engaged workforces especially in the insurance and financial services industries. Host of the Business Elevation podcast, his show reaches more than 50 countries. Today Chris joins Dr. Karen to talk about the business climate of the UK and Europe, lessons from his book, The Power to Get Things Done Whether You Feel Like It or Not, what businesses need to do now to be ready for a post-pandemic world, and a whole host of other success strategies for today’s business exec...

Are you letting circumstances define and dictate how you respond to life? Are you living under the circumstances? Today may be the perfect time to consider some alternative approaches. Listen as Dr. Karen shares the benefits of other options. The post Living Above the Circumstances first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Happy Birthday Dr. Karen! On this very special day, Dr. Karen shares her gratitude, a gift she is giving to listeners, and a special announcement about something new she is birthing. Listen to this episode to hear more. The post Happy Birthday first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 Demonstrated first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 Equity (RE), Community Engagement (CE), and Leadership (LE). Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen explains this special day and t...

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 Bulb Filament first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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 TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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, INC®.

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, and create a timeless legacy, are just a few of the business success strategies Madam C. J. Walker implemented. Discover them all in this podcast and learn ...

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 effective teams, and how to prepare the next generation of leaders. The post Loree Draude: One of the First Navy Women Aviators to Fly in a Combat Squadron first appeared on TRA...

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 the Perfect Time first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.