I stopped telling people I’m “crazy busy” this year. I’m not! I’m “wonderfully busy” and “gratefully busy” and “blessed to be busy.” It’s incredibly special to do the work I do… the work that makes my heart sing. I wish the same for each of you. And I encourage you […]
Hey Baby… Don’t throw yourself out with the bath water! Have you ever received mixed feedback about something you did? Our tendency is to focus only on the negative. Today, I challenge you to also REMEMBER and CELEBRATE the POSITIVE IMPACT you had. Then pursue your passion fiercely and fearlessly. […]
by Karen K. Lemke I was recently asked how I was “making it happen” on my journey in business and life. After pondering that thought-provoking question for a while, I realized there are three key nuggets on my path to making it happen. Perhaps you’ve found these nuggets along your […]
by Karen K. Lemke Have you ever received feedback that knocked you down? You know, those “helpful” assessments and reviews and 360-degree tools that we’re supposed to appreciate? Well, if you’re like me, you haven’t always been grateful for those “gifts” of feedback. In fact, you may have really struggled […]
by Karen K. Lemke First, Leader, KNOW Thyself… Next, Leader, BE Thyself… Then, Leader, SHOW Thyself… Then, Leader, NURTURE Thyself.. And finally, Leader, GROW Thyself. In practice, this means… Study yourself and understand yourself… and APPRECIATE yourself. Really get to know yourself, and become your own best friend. Get comfortable […]
By Karen K. Lemke Have the recipient’s best interests at heart. Remember, this is “soul work.” You are taking into your hands the essence of another person. Treat it with respect and dignity. Put on your kid gloves. Exercise a coaching philosophy. Don’t exert power. Practice compassion: Imagine YOU are […]
By Karen K. Lemke I have spent my entire life (to this point) believing I had to earn love… and the way to earn love was to always be entirely (perfectly) perfect. So, especially when I faltered or took a misstep or, God forbid, made an outright mistake, I spent […]
I have a dream… That through my work in Lemke Leadership, I will enrich, encourage and inspire all those I encounter. I have a dream that the world will be a better place, because my business influenced leaders and their associates, and all who they encountered. I have a dream… […]
by Karen K. Lemke 1. Believe in yourself, first. Trust your own good judgment. 2. When you hear a siren, say a prayer. Someone needs your help. 3. Don’t go up empty-handed. Bring with you to heaven the fruits of your labors on Earth. Do one thing each day that […]
by Karen K. Lemke I have a dream… That one day, the world will be a better place, because I was here. That people will have happier, healthier, richer lives… because I touched them, in some meaningful way. That I will enrich, encourage and inspire everyone I meet. I have […]
