Why the Mission of Being the Leader in Innovation is a Ladder on the Wrong Wall
Innovation, by definition, is unlimited possibilities. Trying to make a dent in something unlimited is a ladder leaning on the wrong wall.
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Karen Zeigler
- Sep 6
- 1 min
Unlock the Gold Workshop: Design Thinking + DEI = Performance Gold
Unlock the Gold Workshop: Design Thinking + DEI = Performance Gold. A free event you won't want to miss coming October 12, 2022.
Karen Zeigler
- Jul 22
- 4 min
5 Reasons Corporation's Efforts to Scale Can Lead to Imminent Death
It's foolish to think the biggest version of yourself is the best version. Human potential (nor corporate potential) doesn't work like that.
Karen Zeigler
- Jul 11
- 5 min
Designing Solutions That Create Buy-IN
Designing solutions that create buy-in go beyond "what's in it for me?" Read this post to find out how.
Karen Zeigler
- Jul 5
- 6 min
5 Ways to Give Employee Creativity the Space to Fly
Today's workplace is in crucial need of creativity to solve the myriad of challenges it faces. So skip the art class and do this instead.
Karen Zeigler
- Jun 23
- 9 min
Digital Transformation Got You Frustrated? (Read This!)
Digital transformation (done right) is fantastic - effective and seamless. When it isn't - leaders are frustrated and initiatives fail.
Karen Zeigler
- Jun 16
- 6 min
The Space in Between the Conflict of WFH vs. RTO Holds the Answer
How to eliminate the space between work from home and in-office to create a better employee experience.
Karen Zeigler
- Jun 8
- 3 min
Two Lies Deceiving Today's Executives About Leadership & Digital Transformation
There are two lies deceiving today's executives about leadership and digital transformation. Read more to find out what they are.
Karen Zeigler
- May 23
- 4 min
Innovation Must be Prescriptive Before it can be Disruptive
Are you flowing with what Life presents or you trying to force innovation. The secret: Innovation is prescriptive before it is disruptive.
Karen Zeigler
- May 18
- 8 min
The Most Important Thing Missing with Employee Experience (Hint: It's not butts in seats)
If this one thing didn't suck, employee experience would be insignificant.
Karen Zeigler
- Apr 30
- 6 min
5 Ways Leaders Can Design a Culture Where Employees are Productive & Happy to be at Work
In this post we explore 5 ways leaders can design a culture where employees are productive and happy to be at work.
Karen Zeigler
- Apr 22
- 4 min
Shifting from Culture Wars to Creating a Caring Culture
Is your company losing the fight in the Culture Wars? Time to shift from culture wars to creating a caring culture.
Karen Zeigler
- Jan 12
- 6 min
Cannibalism, Course Correction, & Recalibrating Corporate Vision
Scratch going back to pre-pandemic business as usual and the new normal. We decide the future world we want to live in and then create it.
Karen Zeigler
- Jan 4
- 7 min
How might we design a more beautiful world?
In this blog, Karen discusses the ultimate "how might we statements" and common mistakes overlooked by many in design.
Karen Zeigler
- Dec 30, 2021
- 1 min
Design Thinking - the Upskill Multiplier
Design Thinking isn't just one skill. What if leaders could innovate, creatively problem-solve in real-time, and upskill for the future...
Karen Zeigler
- Sep 29, 2021
- 10 min
How Leaders Unlock the Innovation Treasures of Glassdoor Reviews
Learn how using the Steve Jobs 3 levels of listening with Glassdoor reviews can help leaders improve the employee experience.
Karen Zeigler
- Sep 9, 2021
- 6 min
What the Great Resignation is Telling Today's Leaders
The great resignation was the what. The catalyst behind it (the why) was a great rejection. Learn what employees are rejecting in this post.
Karen Zeigler
- Aug 16, 2021
- 5 min
What a Doomsday Prepper Video Teaches About Employee Autonomy
In this post, we look at what a doomsday prepper can teach business leaders about autonomy and hope for a better future of work.
Karen Zeigler
- Aug 10, 2021
- 4 min
How to Turn Strategy from a Directive to a Dialogue that Delivers
Directives don't deliver results. Human behavior reveals we are resistant to being told what to do and to change. So what can leaders do?
Karen Zeigler
- Aug 1, 2021
- 4 min
Create a Better Future Through Listening - 30 Day Challenge
In this Listening Challenge, each day consists of a blog post and a quick prompt to practice & improve your ability to listen with empathy.