Karen Fuhrmeister, Ph.D.

The Importance of Self-awareness in Leaders 

Leadership is more than directing others toward a common goal; it’s about inspiring trust, fostering collaboration, and creating a vision that resonates. While many traits contribute to great leadership—such as decisiveness, empathy, and resilience—self-awareness serves as the foundation upon which these qualities are built. Without self-awareness, even the most talented leaders can struggle to connect …

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What the NFL can Teach Us About the Value of Executive Interviews 

This week, Americans will watch as their favorite football teams choose new talent for their rosters. For those who aren’t familiar, the NFL draft consists of seven rounds where each of the 32 NFL teams are allowed to choose from highly talented college players who have declared themselves eligible for the draft. You might be …

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Tailoring Culture Fit as the Working World Evolves

As vaccination rates continue to rise, organizations are beginning to turn their attention to bringing their workforce back to the office. Of course, part of this decision has to do with their empty buildings sucking up resources, but another driver is the struggle that organizations are having to maintain their cultural identity. Culture is a …

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