Imagine There Are No Talent Reviews
Sara called me excitedly: “Karin you know how you’ve been encouraging me to take a lateral move to broaden my experience the perfect job just came open. I can really imagine myself in the role. Can you put in a good word for me?” “Imagine all...
13 Stupid Sentences That Will Derail Your Career
Don’t Let These Stupid Sentence Sabotage Your Impact I wish HR would teach a course on the really stupid sentences people say at work. Oh, I’m not talking about the obvious stupidity: “you look hot in that dress” or “hey baby”....
5 Reasons I Quit My Day Job to Pursue My Dream
Yup, I really did quit my day job to pursue my dream full time. I will spend my days helping companies eliminate destructive, energy-sucking leadership practices and instead grow confident, competent and creative leaders at every level. I’ve been engrossed in a...
Overcoming An Imperfect Boss
My first book, Overcoming An Imperfect Boss is now on Amazon. I want to express deep gratitude to all in the LGL community who have grown with me in my Imperfections. Your insights are woven throughout this guide. Why Talk About The Imperfect Boss? I keep being asked...
Hillary Clinton And I Share This Concern
Hillary Clinton’s noticed a pattern in her decades of work developing men and women staffers. As she shared it from the stage at the conference I attended last week, I felt my eyes tear up. Her words articulated a concern I’ve had for years. “Too...
7 Ways To Spring Your Team Into Spring
Spring is springing. The vortex is melting, and now you sense spring fever coming on…for you and your team. Embrace this season of new growth and possibilities. Making Spring a workplace celebration will help offset the “wish I was outside” blues....
Saying It With Soul #meanit
As part of our Mean It Madness Month I invited Kathryn Cramer to share her approach to speaking with authenticity. Say it with soul. A Guest Post from Dr. Kathy Cramer Saying it with soul is about meaning what you say—and saying something meaningful. It’s about...
7 Sales Skills For Leaders
Sales gets a bad rap. No one wants to be that smooth-talking guy pushing a vacation club or spamming us on LinkedIn. By the way, if you’re that guy, please stop, I will never buy a program from a LinkedIn spammer. But the truth is, leadership and sales have a...
