Episodes

Love is about doing what is best for yourself and others. To love others, you must first love yourself. Those who fail to love themselves are often harsh with themselves as well as others. Listen to this podcast and to Dr. Karen as she shares innovative and pragmatic ways to give back to your employees. … The post Loving Your Employees at Work first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

“As long as God gives me strength to work and try to make things real for my children, I am going to work for it even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice,” said Medgar Evers, slain Mississippi Civil Rights leader. As a leader, what sacrifices are you willing to make in your life and … The post Leadership Lessons from Medgar Evers first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Did you know that the Federal laws of this country make a huge difference in assuring the freedoms of all citizens? Listen to this podcast, where Dr. Karen shares the positive, the ugly, the difficult, and the relevant leadership lessons from the reconstruction era of American history. The post What a Difference a Law Makes: Lessons from the Reconstruction Era in America first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

As a child, Elijah Cummings was told by a school counselor, “You are too slow, a poor speaker, and you will never become a lawyer.” Yes, he was able to overcome the naysayers and other major challenges to become a great leader. Not letting the naysayers define you is one of seven profound insights Dr. … The post The Leadership Legacy of Elijah Cummings first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Rabbi Daniel Roberts shares his wisdom from more than 35 years leading a 750 family congregation. Today we hear his take on living a life of meaning, mentoring others, providing hope and comfort for those mourning the death of a loved one by suicide, how to prioritize your marriage and family as a business leader, … The post Leadership Lessons from Rabbi Daniel A. Roberts first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

In this podcast, Dr. Karen contrasts two memorable and profound customer service experiences, one horrible and one outstanding. You will find food for thought as you see through the eyes of a customer and evaluate and rethink the level of customer service in your organization. The post Authenticity in Customer Service first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Celebrate Success is one of the five key ingredients for building high-performance teams. In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares the other four steps and makes a special offer at the end. Don’t miss even a minute! The post 5 Steps for Building High-Performance Teams first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Fighting oppression through non-violence was the hallmark of Dr. King’s approach to pursuing freedom. Did you know that freedom does not come automatically to the oppressed, rather the oppressed must demand freedom? Listen as Dr. Karen unpacks more about the dynamics of freedom and oppression and shares the four steps for non-violent social change action. The post Strategies for Non-Violent Social Change Action: Letter from a Birmingham Jail first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Freedom by any means is not truly freedom. Dr. King had an abiding faith in America to get to the “bright daybreak and peace of brotherhood” and love through non-violence. In this podcast, Dr. Karen unpacks the timeless wisdom of Dr. King that still provides inspiration and a road map for the enlightened people of … The post The Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Do you focus on explaining the what and the how behind your decisions or do you focus on the why? In this podcast, Dr. Karen says, “There’s no fire without the why.” She also provides practical reasons to tap into the power of the “Why” for your organization and business. The post The Power of Articulating the Why of Leadership first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Do you wonder what fascinating details were behind the President’s Cup win by Tiger Woods and the American team? In this podcast, Dr. Karen shares leadership and team insights as she analyzes the reasons for the win of Tiger Woods and his High Performance Team. The same lessons apply to business and the workplace. The post Tiger Woods and the Presidents Cup: Teamwork in Action first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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®.

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 Working Globally: Lessons from Germany first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

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®.

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®.