Karen Vernal
Karen Vernal is executive vice president and chief dreamer for Vernal, LLC (www.ccvernal.com), a Milwaukee based leadership and human resource firm, dedicated to “igniting the spirit and skills of leaders.” As an executive coach/consultant, she was recognized by the Green Bay Packers for her guidance in their organizational planning process. She was also the recipient of the 2011 Marquette University Leadership Excellence Award.
Prepare to work with family members
“This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold...
Consider getting an executive coach
When I answered the phone, Mary Ellen said, “I had you in my ear.” She and I had worked together in an executive coaching...
Finding common ground
During and since the brutal presidential campaign and election, it has been very clear that America is a divided country.
With that fact in mind,...
Leadership lessons from Mom
Too often, we get stuck believing that there is a “How To,” or “Five Steps” or “7 Qualities of Leadership,” that if embraced, will...
The emerging practice of small group coaching
Individual executive/leadership coaching has enjoyed a long, evolving history. According to Dr. Earl R. Smith II in his article titled: “A Brief History of...
Leadership lessons learned from Ali
It was the summer of 1996. My late husband, John Waldbauer, our son, Jonathan, and I traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the Centennial Olympic...
Lessons from cancer, Disney…
Who would anticipate leadership lessons from an animated Disney movie and a take-out order at Houlihan’s in Geneva, Ill.?
Or from cancer? Maybe.
We have all...
Bringing the new boss on board
When a new leader is hired, his/her team is usually waiting with feelings of excitement, apprehension and hope.
Typically, the organization plans a number of...
Servant leadership and emotional intelligence have arrived
A recent headline from NBC Sports: “After Chip Kelly, Eagles looking for coach with ‘emotional intelligence.’”
No, your eyes are not deceiving you! The Philadelphia...
Always room for growth: Emotional intelligence is a lifelong learning process
Living emotional intelligence is hard work. Just when we think we’ve got it, a situation or person comes along that reminds us that demonstrating...
The art of delegation: Leaders need to let go
In the last number of months, I have been struck by the conversations that we have had with leaders who have expressed disappointment that...
