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In Part One of this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks talks about the women who influenced her formative years. Her list includes her mother, grandmothers, great-aunt, godmother, an English teacher, and more. For her professional years she names luminaries such as Juana Bordas, Frances Hesselbein, and consulting psychologist peers. She further …
The post Women in My Life and Interview with CPT Deshauna Barber: Officer and Beauty Queen (Episode # 510U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
In honor of International Women’s Day, this week’s episode of “The Voice of Leadership” revisits two compelling topics — “Strategies to Prepare Women for Executive Leadership” and “What Does It Take for Women to Land the CEO Role?” Dr. Karen draws on more than three decades of executive consulting experience to offer incisive, high-impact guidance …
The post How to Create Strategic Pathways for Women to Excel in Executive Leadership (Episode # 509U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks brings together three interconnected leadership conversations: “With Liberty and Justice for All” (Part 2) featuring Dr. Marvin A. McMickle and Parts 2 and 3 of the MLK Series: “Recognizing and Accepting the Call to Leadership” and “Pursuing Broad Learning.” Drawing from the lived experiences …
The post Courageous Executive Leadership: Principle, Purpose, Influence, and Transformation (Episode # 508U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
In this week’s Part One episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” guest Dr. Marvin A. McMickle who has served in many significant and influential roles to include senior pastor to several churches, college president, faculty member, and President of both the Cleveland NAACP and the Urban League, shares insights with Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks from decades …
The post Liberty, Racial Healing, and Inclusive Leadership: The Workplace Benefits (Episode # 507U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
In this powerful three part series of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks examines the rise and destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s landmark sermon, “The Death of Evil Upon the Seashore.” Together, these events illuminate enduring truths about economic justice, systemic oppression, moral leadership, and God’s ultimate …
The post Black Wall Street to the Red Sea: Faith, Truth, and Leadership Triumph Over Evil (Episode # 506U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Resource Renewal Series In this special Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration series, Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks revisits and unpacks Dr. King’s timeless leadership philosophy through a modern lens. Drawing from Dr. King’s teachings on nonviolent social change, love and power, economic justice, and unity in diversity, these episodes explore how principled leadership can drive transformation in society, organizations, and …
The post Revisiting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Love, Power, and Nonviolent Change (Episode # 505U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Robert and Kay Lee Fukui both experienced the hardships of growing up in households with parents who prioritized work over family. After years of success in the business world of banking, family business, and major corporations like Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this power couple translated their challenging family experiences into their consulting business, …
The post Robert and Kay Lee Fukui: Prioritize Your Marriage and Family from the C-Suite (Episode # 405F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Dr. Cedric Williams is the founder and CEO of Legacy Consulting and Research Group. He and his group provide leader development models and services to help individuals, teams, and organizations to thrive. As a licensed clinical and consulting psychologist, Dr. Williams integrates psychology for the benefit of executives and leaders in Fortune 100 companies. Dr. …
The post Dr. Cedric Williams: Collaborative Cultural Competence For First Responders (Episode # 482F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Chris Cooper builds highly engaged workforces especially in the insurance and financial services industries. He is the host of the Business Elevation podcast, a show that reaches more than 50 countries, and convener of the Elevation Collective, a global group of change agents committed to doing good in the world. Today Chris joins Dr. Karen …
The post Chris Cooper, UK Based Executive Advisor: How to Elevate Your Business (Episode # 240F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Guest Matt Manos, the Founder and Managing Director of verynice, a design and strategy practice shares how his company gives away half of its profits and services and remains profitable. Matt is also the author of two books including, “How to Give Half of Your Work Away for Free.” With a mission to reduce expenses …
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Susan Ireland spent 30 years in business operations leadership roles at The Boeing Company. She was on the original leadership team that built and established a new digital aviation business for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After Boeing, Susan played a strategic role in a start-up company that developed, manufactured, and installed hydrogen systems on diesel engines. …
The post Susan Ireland: From Boeing to Start-Up to Her Own Business (Episode # 476F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Jane Gunn, also known as “The Barefoot Mediator,” is a trained mediator and expert facilitator in conflict resolution. She is listed as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Mediation and is featured in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. Jane is President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and is a former Director and …
The post Jane Gunn: Mediation in the Executive Board Room and Beyond (Episode # 495F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Fred Sievert, retired President of New York Life, is the author of three books including, “Fast Starting a Career of Consequence: Practical Christ-Centered Advice for Entering or Re-entering the Workforce.” On today’s show with Dr. Karen, Fred talks about how he lived his Christian values while serving as President of a Fortune 100 secular company …
The post Fred Sievert, Former New York Life President: Christ-Centered Values at Work-Part I (Ep. # 308F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Dr. Clarence Shuler, President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships, marriage counselor, speaker, life and relationship coach, diversity consultant, and author of more than 10 books joins Dr. Karen to talk about his new book, “Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships: How You Can Help Heal Racial Divides, One Relationship at a Time.” Dr. Shuler shares some of …
The post Dr. Clarence Shuler: How Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships Heal Racial Divides (Episode # 347F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Patricia Raybon, author of the three part Annalee Spain Mystery series, writes daring and exciting “history mysteries.” Her third novel in the series, “Truth Be Told” was recently listed as a New York Times Book Review pick, her second in the series, “Double the Lies” won the Christianity Today Book Award for Fiction, and her …
The post Author Patricia Raybon: Truth and Courage in Writing and Life (Episode # 500F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Terence Chatmon is the President and CEO of Victorious Family, a family discipleship ministry that equips and empowers Family Champions, on five continents, to develop mature and thriving followers of Christ. Author of the five star best-selling book, “Do Your Children Believe?,” Terence offers a proven step by step process to create a personalized family …
The post CEO Terence Chatmon: Are Your Children Prepared to Defend Their Faith? (Part 1) (Episode # 392F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Bible League President and CEO Jos Snoep leads the ministry by cultivating, “one relationship at a time.” Today on “The Voice of Leadership,” Jos speaks with Dr. Karen about how Bible League, a non-profit Christian ministry, engages people in the word of God and equips the local Church. Bible League creates global unity in diversity …
The post Jos Snoep, President and CEO of Bible League: Engage Everyone in God’s Word (Episode # 425F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Recognized by Nonprofit Times Magazine as one of the most influential philanthropic leaders in America, Michael Chatman is the CEO of The Community Foundation: The Global Center for Generosity located in Cape Coral, Florida. He also previously worked as a Global Corporate Marketplace Ministry leader. In this interview, Dr. Karen speaks with Michael Chatman about …
The post Michael Chatman: Philanthropist CEO and “The Christian Beer Man” (Episode # 357F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
Dean Niewolny, Chairman of the Board and Ambassador of Halftime Institute, spent 23 years in executive roles with three of Wall Street’s largest financial firms. Inspired to go beyond success to serving others, he and his wife began trips to South Africa and now provide orphan and hospice care in Durbin. The author of “Trade …
The post Halftime Chairman Dean Niewolny: From Success, to Significance, to Surrender (Episode # 341F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
If you have ever wanted to use your gifts, talents, and abilities to lead change in your community, then today’s show is especially for you. Pastor Ben Anderson, Senior Pastor of Solid Rock Christian Center and his wife, Pastor Wanda Anderson, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Risk Management for the Navigators, share with Dr. …
The post Pastors Ben and Wanda Anderson: Innovations in Church and Community Leadership (Episode # 331F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.



