Episodes

What if what you already know, where you’ve already been, and what you’ve already seen is not enough to get where you want to go today? In this podcast, Dr. Karen calls for leaders to put on their explorer hats. It’s time to search out new perspectives for new dilemmas. The post Put on Your Explorer Hat first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

What can we learn from the life of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman? He faced some closed doors and challenges in his early acting career. The principles he learned at Howard University gave him the intestinal fortitude to face those closed doors and later open bigger and better doors. Listen to this podcast as Dr. … The post Play Full Out: Inspiration from Chadwick Boseman first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

There are similarities between the trials and tribulations God allowed Job to experience in his life and what many now face in this pandemic. Listen to Dr. Karen talk about actions to take, attitudes to strengthen, and questions to ask yourself. The post Lessons from Job: Trials and Tribulations Reveal Who You Really Are first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Are you listening to what your customer wants, needs, and values for this time or are you doing what you’ve always done, or what you think is best absent the customer’s input? In this podcast episode Dr. Karen shares practical examples to inspire you to evolve to meet your customers’ real needs and desires. The post Will You Get Fired by Your Customer? first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Did you know that the musical group, The Beatles, deeply cared about the plight of Blacks in America? Paul McCartney wrote and dedicated their song “Blackbird” to honor Black Americans in the struggle for racial equality. Dr. Karen sheds light on this time in history, leadership from the Beatles, and inspiration for us today to … The post Use Your Platform: Give Voice to the Voiceless first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

2020 vision enables you to see problems, issues and, situations to be fixed and corrected. Without 2020 Vision you might neglect some important items. Listen to this episode and to Dr. Karen share her personal struggle with vision. Also, gain some leadership perspectives and insights for yourself. The post 2020: The Year of Vision first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Sales and influence expert, Anna Scheller joins Dr. Karen in a conversation about the role of sales skills in executive leadership. Anna is the host of two podcasts, Black Belt Selling and Sales Mastery and author of the best-selling book, Black Belt Selling: Closing with Confidence. Today she shares leadership insights from her entrepreneurial business … The post Interview with Anna Scheller: Black Belt Sales Strategies for Executives first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

To be the market leader in your area of expertise, raise the bar during times of challenge and change to take better care of customers. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen share examples of how to be distinctive and relevant in a tough market. The post Customer Responsiveness for Changing Times first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Some businesses have experienced growth and continue to flourish during the pandemic while others have seen a time of great difficulty and even a contraction in their business. What work is necessary and what will you do differently this Autumn to prepare for next Spring? Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen as she … The post Autumn Transition This Year first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

There are great business and leadership lessons to learn from Jazz world music icons. To follow in the steps of the music greats, Dr. Karen says, keep current, agile, and fresh as you add value and mentor others. In this podcast she shares specific examples and strategies from contemporary musicians. The post Innovation Lessons from Jazz Music Icons first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Remote workers often feel isolated and uninformed. Employers must be more intentional in how they communicate and work with a remote work force. Leaders set clear and specific expectations and review employee work against those expectations. In this podcast, Dr. Karen identifies three other communication best practices and gives several practical examples. The post Communication Best Practices for Remote Worksites first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

In these times of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are sensitive ways to safely reopen your business. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares several must-hear essential considerations. One size does not fit all so establish ongoing two-way communication with the workforce, create your safety plans, and identify what else is best for the company. If … The post How to Safely Reopen Your Business with Sensitivity first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

The noisy American magpie is an intelligent bird that serves an important role in a healthy eco-system. In this podcast Dr. Karen reveals some fascinating facts about this interesting bird. She identifies leadership lessons about how to appreciate those who appear to be a nuisance yet when we look more closely, they provide an important … The post Leadership Insights from Noisy American Magpies first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Wherever you have diverse people, there will be diverse points of view and possibly disagreements on how to move forward. How can you engage difficult conversations while preserving the relationship and promoting dialogue at work? Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen suggests and demonstrates some practical and creative ways of handling these tough conversations. The post Civility for Uncivil Times first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

“What kind of culture says it’s ok to shoot a father seven times at close range right next to his car and with his three little children in the car?” At the time of this recording there are disturbing events taking place in the streets of America. An unarmed Black man is shot while a white man with an automatic assault weapon kills two people and goes home. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares her insights on what is happening. She talks about the role of organizational culture both for nations and...

Special Guest Marcella Scherer grew her own business to multiple seven figures using the image and presence strategies she shares today. Dr. Karen speaks with Marcella about how executive image and presence impact opportunities and bottom line results. After up-leveling her executive presence, Marcella’s recent client landed a 10 million dollar contract. The post Always Brand Ready: Strategies from Marcella Scherer, Image and Presence Consultant first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Challenging times call for creative reinvention. In the current health crisis, even professional basketball and baseball have implemented major innovations at play. Organizations also must think about how to stay relevant, in the game, and moving forward. Leaders want to play rather than be benched on the sidelines. Using examples from the world of sports, … The post Stay in the Game: Innovation at Play first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Did you know that even in this season of women in leadership, women are still held to a higher standard than men? Unfortunately, gender discrimination is rampant in the modern day workplace. In this podcast, Dr. Karen unveils some of the differences between men and women and sheds more light on this sensitive topic. The post Women in Leadership first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

We are often attracted to people who are different from us. Without the balance of those differences, we might suffer the negative consequences of our blind spots. Listen to this podcast as Dr. Karen explains how diverse minds are “better together” in our complex world, including in the workplace. The post Diverse Minds Needed for Innovation first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

What you did yesterday may not be enough and may not work at all. Ask yourself, “How can we best serve our customers now?” In this podcast, Dr. Karen poses key questions and shares some powerful business examples. She concludes with a practical assignment to challenge your thinking and get you closer to your best … The post Reinvention Requires Openness to New Ways first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

A talented and successful #1 Gospel broadcast host on WHUR radio station in Washington, DC was recently taken away from us by the Corona virus. In addition to playing gospel music, Patrick Ellis was known for his love for the community as expressed by feeding and clothing those in need, helping the sick, and supporting women’s shelters for domestic violence. Although not initially intent to pursue broadcasting, he said the radio came to him by divine intervention. Listen to this podcast and to D...

Described by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as one of the greatest preachers of all time, civil rights icon, Pastor C.T. Vivian was a strong advocate for and practitioner of non-violence. Yet, he was willing to die for what he believed. In one of his most powerful quotes, Pastor Vivian said, “Non-violence is the only honorable way of dealing with social change…” To hear the powerful conclusion of his remarkable quote, listen to this podcast. Dr. Karen also extracts and shares relevant leadership les...

On this podcast, Dr. Karen pays tribute to the late, Representative John Lewis who was the youngest member of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s team to speak at the 1963 March on Washington. Dr. Karen shares profound stories of his upbringing, his extraordinary and courageous lifelong accomplishments, and his enduring commitment to non-violent social change. … The post Tribute to U.S. Representative John Lewis first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

The built environment is important for both employee and customer engagement. Creativity, innovation, and productivity are increased when people work in environments designed to inspire. Listen to Dr. Karen and her guest Connie Wittich unpack the value of including natural light, color, and the beauty of the outdoors into the custom designed workspace. To see … The post Interview with Award Winning Designer Connie Wittich: How Elevated Spaces Increase Productivity and Profitability first appear...