That doesn’t work in our business
How many times have you heard yourself, or someone you work with
What’s on Karen’s Plate?
After decades as a CEO, Karen was inspired by Whole Foods founder and former CEO, John Mackey, who started his own blog. Both Karen and John feel a CEO should have a way to express their own voice, separate from their role as CEO. In 2011, Karen started her own blog, ‘What’s on Karen’s Plate?’. She initially focused on produce and marketing but found her followers also appreciated her honest and authentic musing about life, business, family and everything in-between.
Are you unintentionally isolating yourself?
Have you stopped going to the store to purchase your foodstuffs and
How you do anything, is how you do everything
Several months ago, I decided to get fitted for a new set
Can you hold yourself accountable?
When you are the top dog in a company or organization, who
Do you know your numbers?
Several months ago, I was introduced to a business owner. She has
Who are the top five people you spend your time with?
During a recent vacation with my youngest daughter, we got into a
Business cards and follow up
Are you getting a little lazy? I’m referring to the recent practice
The importance of time off
All of us are working hard, working at a breakneck speed to
It never hurts to ask
I learned many things from my mother, Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, who
What’s your superpower?
Have you ever been asked that question – what is your superpower?
Is etiquette still a thing?
Last week I received an email from a longtime friend, Syndi Seid.
How hard is it to stand out?
In business, whether we want to admit it or not, we are
What is your <self-care>plan?
As business leaders, we know the importance of having a business plan.
Figure it out!
How often do you face a business problem or challenge? Or how
When is the right time to do business planning?
If your company year ends in December, then as we are approaching
Good to Great – is it time to re-read this classic?
Every once in a while, I run out of new books to
Is client feedback a good thing?
I remember during a retail client visit to my company headquarters decades
Is it time for a mental reset?
Every time your laptop, printer or mobile phone stops working normally –
My top 7 lessons learned
Two weeks ago, I returned to my college alma mater, the University
When you disagree, practice warm-heartedness
Each of us finds ourselves disagreeing with family, friends, coworkers and strangers.