No Dumbing Down
No Dumbing Down
Karen Walker
"No Dumbing Down" is a podcast for senior leaders on how to do a job only they can do: namely, aligning the organization’s internal and external strategies for growth.
The Dreaded Performance Review
Karen discusses the performance checklist for timely and relevant reviews.  
Jul 23, 2018
Intentions vs. Behaviors
Karen discusses the gap between our intentions and our behaviors. How to set smart goals for your company.
Jun 25, 2018
Exit Strategy Insights
Where do you intend to go as a corporation? What are your realistic long term goals? How do you make your market segment broad enough for your exit strategy?
May 21, 2018
Laying the Tracks
LAYING THE TRACKS: Move in a direction that following the tracks. If the tracks are strong, we can build and reduce the possibility of not jumping the tracks. Make sure your moving along the lines that are Directionally correct.
Mar 26, 2018
The Four Quadrants of Accountability
Fearful or Flourishing? Choose your method of accountability wisely – it will impact the outcome.
Mar 12, 2018
The Growth Gap Part 5: Which option are you capable of?
Which option is your organization capable of doing?Have insights that you implement. Put things on your calendar that will implement that action. One thing that you will do differently after listening to this podcast. Don’t miss the value from the growth gap. Hold yourself accountable for closing the growth gap.
Feb 26, 2018
The Growth Gap Part 4: Close the growth gap and change the world
Holding your feet to the Fire No discipline of accountability in an organization. Create a disciple for follow thru Clear success criteria: line of sight Measure and Reward Master the Art of Leverage: highest and best use of your time Ask questions about process Tell me one thing that makes this meeting effective and one that doesn’t ROI on the development of others Create time to do your most important things Time and energy are finite resources Do less, accomplish more Archimedes quotes with awareness and action; you can close your growth gap and change the world.
Feb 12, 2018
The Growth Gap Part 3: Avoid the shiny new things
Avoid the Abundance Trap: Framework for saying NO What not to doClarity: avoid the shiny new things. Resolve your conflicts. Prioritize your opportunities Align your stars: Get your hands rowing in sync and in one direction. M+A: avoid the M+D merge and destroyHow to make the deal work.Clear goals, prioritization and rewarding the behaviors you want.
Jan 29, 2018
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