by Karin Knecht | Apr 8, 2026 | Leadership Power Skills, Well-Being
April is Stress Awareness Month April often feels full. Full calendars. Full expectations. High stress levels. This month I have been reflecting on how leaders connect, learn, and manage their energy in times of uncertainty and constant change. When stressed, we go...
by Karin Knecht | Feb 5, 2026 | Empowerment, Leadership Power Skills
Trends, Insights, and Tools for a Successful Year As organizations navigate another year of uncertainty and rapid change, CHROs are zeroing in on three critical priorities that will shape the employee experience, organizational performance and success in 2026: Shaping...
by Karin Knecht | Jan 8, 2026 | Empowerment, Leadership Power Skills
Starting the New Year strong with a vision and goals Let’s start 2026 with INTENTION – my word for this year! Intentions are guiding principles and an internal ‘Yes’: Who I am. How I want to be seen by others. What I want to achieve. The ‘Why’ behind the...
by Karin Knecht | Dec 1, 2025 | Leadership Power Skills
Living in a world of constant change and transformation “The only constant is change.” After more than 20 years with the same company, I was laid off. At first, I was shocked and felt stuck in a victim mindset, asking, “Why me?” I allowed myself to feel the...
by Karin Knecht | Oct 11, 2025 | Leadership Power Skills
What is Conflict? “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” -Mahatma Gandhi Conflict is a natural and inevitable part of human interaction. It arises when people perceive differences in needs, values, interests, or goals. Definition:...
by Karin Knecht | Aug 14, 2025 | Cultural Divides, Leadership Power Skills
Bridging Cultural Divides with Impactful Communication “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt: Research consistently finds that communication is the most crucial tool for leaders to lead effectively....
