The Equipped for Change® Podcast

Practicing resilient leadership in the midst of change with Rosalind Johnson and Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Change is a constant in most organizations. Navigating change initiatives and being resilient in the face of change is a core skill for leaders to be effective. Join our host Keisha A Rivers and guest Rosalind Johnson, SVP of Build A Bear, as they share insights and strategies to help you practice resilient leadership in the midst of change.

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ACT: Creating a blueprint for success with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT

We all know that action is necessary to achieve success, but are we taking the RIGHT action?

Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines a quick 3-step process: ACT: Alignment - Clarity - Timing- guaranteed to ensure you and your team are creating a blueprint of success.

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Real change isn’t on the surface--it’s systemic with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT

When we talk about wanting change, we have to look beyond the surface to dig deep into the systems that have supported the status quo. If you're not seeing results in your change efforts, are you going beyond the surface and examining the system? Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines 5 areas that you need to focus on to create long-term, systemic change for your people and your organization.

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The Golden Rule Does NOT Apply with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT

How often have we heard "Treat others the way you want to be treated"? What if I told you that when it comes to creating truly inclusive communities, the Golden Rule does NOT apply! Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides three ways in which you can shift from centering yourself to creating dynamic, inclusive and diverse communities where ALL people are celebrated. If you're a people leader, you don't want to miss this!

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Is this how you show up? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT

When change smacks us in the face, we have a decision to make about HOW we show up. Do we stand up tall or do we cower in fear? Do we harness the power of our passion to create long-term impact? Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD as she shares three things you must have when showing up during change.

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The Seasons of Change with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

We've all heard about the natural seasons of Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. But what if I told you that there are corresponding seasons when it comes to change both individually and within your organizations? Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines the seasons of change; what they look like and how to navigate them successfully.

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Lessons From Laryngitis with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:00:00 GMT

When I lost my voice for 3 weeks, I had to come to grips with what having laryngitis meant for me and the way I saw my voice. Turns out there's MUCH more to voice than we think. Tune in as I share my ah-ha moments and provide tips for how you can be more effective, impactful and influential when wielding your voice.

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From Performative to Impactful with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:52:00 GMT

Talk is cheap. Whenever we're faced with change or something difficult, we tend to talk more about how we're going to do better instead of actually doing the work of becoming better. What will it take for us to move from performative to impactful? How does this look for allies? What does it mean for organizations and leaders? Join Keisha A Rivers as she asks the hard question: "When will we go from performative to impactful?" -- and then provides steps to help you in your journey of transformation.

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The Challenge of Change with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:24:00 GMT

Change challenges us. It forces us to take a long, hard, HONEST look in the mirror. So what happens when we don't like what we see? How do we move forward to improve and make progress to become a better version of ourselves? Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides insights into what makes us react to the challenge of change the way we do and shares two things you can do right now to equip yourself to embrace the challenge of change in your life.

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What’s New About YOU?! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:50:00 GMT

We've all heard it and done it....a new year rolls around and chants of "New Year, New Me" abound. But what's REALLY new about you? How are you holding yourself accountable to be better? What steps are you taking towards REAL, sustainable growth? Join Keisha A Rivers as she asks some hard questions to get you to change your mindset so you can master your success in the new year.

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Episode 143 - Equipped For Change Mindset 2 Mastery: Are You Learning The Lessons Of Change?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 02:32:00 GMT

Change is a process that begins with an event. But how many times have we gone through the process only to miss the lessons that are right in front of us? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers shares three tips to help you identify the lessons and apply them to your circumstances to create success.

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Equipped 4 Change: Are you Ready for Change? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:25:00 GMT

If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it has shown us that change is inevitable. Change is a constant. The way in which we react to change is important, but instead of reacting why not get ready? Join Keisha A Rivers as she shares 3 ways you can shift your direction to get ready for change that will equip you for success.

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Inclusion in Action with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:09:00 GMT

Inclusion isn't just a concept, it's an action word. What does it look like to create a truly inclusive environment? How do you ensure that you are working towards implementing all of the strategies, best practices and information that you've been hearing? Tune in as Keisha Rivers outlines specific steps of what to do and shares the foundational key to "getting inclusion right" that most people miss.

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Equipped for Change: Do you Believe?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:42:00 GMT

Many SAY they want change, expect change or even need change. But do you BELEIVE in change? Do you believe in yourself, the actions and others in our journey of transformation? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides food for thought, insights, strategies, do's and don'ts when it comes to determining whether you are setting yourself up for successful, sustainable change.

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Creating Exceptional Organizations with Shalini Nag

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:36:00 GMT

When organizations want to go from good to great to exceptional, what's the secret sauce? How do you ensure that you're on the right track to creating a culture and community that moves the needle and gets sustainable results? Our guest Dr. Shalini Nag is a firm believer in the limitless potential of people united by a common goal. She has experienced this first-hand in her work with over 85 organizations worldwide. Listen in as she provides proven strategies and outlines specific actions you can take to move your organization from great to exceptional.

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Equipped for Change: The Right Way or The Fast Way?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 21:38:00 GMT

We live in a microwave society where everyone is screaming "Give it to me FASTER!". So what does that mean for making decisions and preparing ourselves to be equipped for change? If no one has any patience for the process, how to we make real progress? Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides three strategies that you can implement when making a decision about whether to capitailize on building momentum and doing it fast--or to think it through and do it right. (Hint: the solution isn't mutually exclusive!)

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Leadership: What’s more important--policy or personality?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:11:00 GMT

Leadership practices tout how leaders need to be effective, responsible, ethical, authentic and collaborative (among other characteristics), but when it comes down to it, are we putting more emphasis on policy or personality? Join Keisha A Rivers as she discusses the double-standard that we have when it comes to the roles and responsbilities of leaders in different arenas and what it means for us to live up to our responsibilities as followers.

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Equipped for Change: Are You Open To Change?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Changed actions begin with being open to having a conversation and exchanging ideas and new information. We all know people who are willing to "have the conversation", but aren't really open to actual change. In order to position ourselves for better, we have to adjust our beliefs, our mindset and our actions. Join Keisha A. Rivers as she discusses the top 5 things you have to consider when being open to change.

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Is it Real Change or Misdirection?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:38:00 GMT

When dealing with issues that come up, it's easy to want to take an action--any action. But is what you're doing real change or misdirection? Are you dealing with the REAL issues, asking the RIGHT questions and preparing for REAL results? Join Keisha A Rivers as she identifies 3 steps to ensuring that your organization and leadership is focusing on the right things in order to get the right results.

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Equipped for Change: It’s All In Your Head with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:08:00 GMT

How you think about change, circumstances, situations, people and yourself has a huge impact on your actions and how successful you are. How do your beliefs impact, empower or limit you? In what ways do your thoughts affect the ways in which you navigate the world and deal with others? Join Keisha A Rivers for a heart-felt mic-side chat as she shares insights and experiences regarding change and how what we think we know and believe is actually all in our heads.

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It’s Not A Race! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT

It's been said that comparison is the thief of joy. Well it's also the thief of growth. In our focus on instant gratification, we forget that change isn't about who achieves or arrives first--it's about the process that you go through to create success based on who you are and what you need and want. Listen in as Keisha A Rivers provides three tips that will equip you to establish your own process of change and will enable you to achieve success on YOUR terms.

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Equipped for Change: The Lessons of Change

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Change and shifts provide lessons and opportunties to learn and grow. But what are we doing with those lessons? Are we really applying the new information, insights and knowledge in ways that will best serve us and those around us? Listen in as Keisha A Rivers provides insights on how lessons of change can manifest themselves in people, relationships, perspective/perception and within you.

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How do you handle toxic leadership? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:21:00 GMT

What do you do if your people want and are willing to do the transformative work of change but leadership doesn't? How do you deal with people who are closed-minded, disconnected and apathetic--especially when those people are in leadership positions? Join Keisha A Rivers as she shares insights, tips and strategies to help you create success through difficult situations caused by toxic leadership.

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Equipped for Change: Cancel Conformity Culture

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:07:00 GMT

In a time when people are hypersensitive and the environment is highly charged and politicized, a new fear of "cancel culture" has arisen where people fear being "cancelled" because of something they say or do. What if we focus instead on canceling the notion that people have to conform with an arbitrary standard of what's "normal" or acceptable? What does it look like to cancel conformity culture in your organization, team, company or community? Listen in as Keisha A Rivers shares insights on what this looks like in action and how you can cancel conformity culture and create an environment that is better equiipped for change.

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Do you have 20/20 Vision? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:50:00 GMT

The year 2020 has taught us that what we thought we knew and the things we thought were "forever" are all subject to change. We have had to shift our ways of doing business, traveling, connecting and living. How do you adjust your vision to not just react to catalysts and change events, but to think ahead and create a new vision that equips you to thrive BEFORE change happens? Join Keisha A Rivers as she shares three strategies that you can implement now to start shifting your vision and changing your life.

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Equipped for Change: Is Your Vision Holding You Back? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 02:00:00 GMT

The way we see the world, circumstances, situations and ourselves can either propel us forward or hold us back. How do you see the world? How do you see yourself? The vision that you have impacts the way in which you see the world around you and impacts the way you think and what you do. Join in as Keisha A Rivers provides insights on how your vision shapes your actions and provides a roadmap of questions to consider in making the shift to change your vision.

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Feedback is Necessary -- Not Evil with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Leaders, managers and supervisors are responsible for achieving specific outcomes and have to manage and equip their teams to do so. A large part of leading teams is to provide feedback that is relevant, timely and action-focused. If you're leading a team, you need to understand the best way to address issues while creating an environment of collaboration. Tune in for insights, suggestions and tips you can apply immediately to make your teams better.

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Equipped for Change: Missed Opportunities with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:42:00 GMT

We're creatures of habit. We don't like to do things differently even if the situation and circumstances around us REQUIRE that we shift. As such, we're missing an opportunity. Instead of trying to make old systems fit new circumstances, we should be looking for the opportunities to create a new way of thinking, doing and being that leads to new systems and approaches based on what we're facing. What opportunities are you missing? How are you looking at change? Join Keisha A. Rivers as she provides insights and specific questions you need to ask yourself about how you're missing opportunities to grow, change and succeed.

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What Do You Do When Leadership Checks Out with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:53:00 GMT

With all of the change swirling around these days, it's easy to feel as if you can't move forward unless you get buy-in from the top. But what happens if it seems as if your leadership has checked out? What if they're not involved, interested or engaged in the process of change? What do you do to keep momentum going? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides insights, strategies and a mindset shift to help you think differently about what it means to lead and how you can create opportunities for sustained change and success in your organization.

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Equipped for Change: Get Out of Your Bubble with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT

So often we move through the world in our own little bubble. We only go to the same places; talk to the same people; watch the same programs; vote the same way and move in the same circles. But change requires that you expand your way of thinking. It requires that you get out of your bubble and become more aware of and connected to the world around you. We don't exist in a vacuum. We have to connect because the ripple effect of what we do--and what we don't do--is felt long after we're gone. How are you going to get out of your bubble? Listen in for some suggestions about how you can start the process.

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Evolving the How Behind the Why with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:49:00 GMT

We are beings of purpose and passion--always seeking the "why" that fuels us and pushes us to the "next". But what happens when life shifts and change is upon us and the "how" that we had envisioned no longer applies? How do you shift? Join Keisha A Rivers as she gives you food for thought and questions to consider in making a shift to adapt and evolve your "how" so you can honor your "why".

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Equipped for Change: It’s All In Your Head with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:12:00 GMT

The way you think fuels your emotions and your emotions direct your actions. When you want something different in your life, you have to start thinking differently. Change is a process that begins with an event. But the way you think about change and that event determines the results that you get. On this Equipped for Change edition of Mindset 2 Mastery, Keisha A Rivers shares how you can understand the impact of your thoughts on change and provides insights on how you can direct your journey by directing your mind.

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Is Diversity & Inclusion Training Racist? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:34:00 GMT

With the heightened awareness of the need for diversity & inclusion training and with more companies implementing new initiatives, there has been some pushback that D&I training is inherently racist. When dealing with and unpacking sensitive topics like subconscious bias, white privilege, racism, discrimination, microagressions and power -- of course people will feel uncomfortable. But is the training actually racist in it's approach to and treatment of white people? If this has been a question that you or your team has been grappling with, listen in as Keisha A Rivers provides you with the case for D&I training and it's role in being anti-racist.

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Equipped for Change: The Behavior of Your Beliefs with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:38:00 GMT

There's a saying "I cannot hear what you say over the sound of your actions". Our words mean nothing. Our behavior is what is the ultimate testiment of what we truly believe. To be equipped for change, you need to be open to examining what you REALLY believe. Join Keisha A Rivers as she unpacks the relationship between your beliefs and your behavior and provides you with steps to shift your mindset so you can create new ways of thinking, being and doing.

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When the Work Chooses You with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:22:00 GMT

So often people talk about choosing the work that they do. They think about what it is that they are good at and how they can create a profession and a career in that area. But what happens when the work chooses you? What happens when you find yourself passionate about something that causes you to speak up and stand out in ways that you didn't before? What happens when you find yourself unable to go back to the way things were before because you know too much? In this episode, I talk about what it looks like when the work chooses you and give you some action steps of what's next in helping you to embrace the choice. You don't want to miss this one.

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Equipped for Change: I Can’t Imagine with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:57:00 GMT

When people say "I can't imagine" it's usually in response to something horrible that's happened. It's meant to convey a sense of deferrence to your pain or experience by not attempting to trivialize it in some way. But what if we switched the meaning of that phrase? What if we DID imagine what someone else is experiencing, feeling and thinking? What if we DID connect to their experience so much so that we actually DID something about it? In this episode, Keisha A Rivers shares insights on how to change that phrase in ways to create a catalyst for change and to support the transformation within your teams, organizations, companies, and communities.

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Seeing Through My Eyes with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:18:00 GMT

Diversity, equity, inclusion, systemmic racism and discrimination have all been described as policy issues, political issues, procedural issues and process issues. They have typically been regarded as something that happens to or impacts "others". What if the "others" is actually "us"? What happens when we see things through a different lens? How would you think about these issues if you were to see through MY eyes?

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Equipped for Change: Being Anti-Racist with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

In a previous episode I shared my personal views and experiences about racism and what it's like to be a Black woman in the US. In this episode I want to talk about what it means to be anti-racist and what that looks like for people who are seeking a post-racial society.

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Building Relationships through Engagement with Cherise Walker

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:56:00 GMT

Now more than ever we have to be intentional about designing a work culture that encourages and fosters engagement, diversity and inclusion. Our guest Cherise Walker shares her insights and experiences of what it looks like to create a leadership approach founded on the principles of engagement and community.

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Equipped for Change: Let’s Talk About Racism with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:45:00 GMT

Racism is a hot-button topic these days. It's emotional, political, polarizing and divisive. Racism is the dirty little secret that everyone knows is there--yet no one want to talk about. Listen in on this episode as I unpack what racism truly means, how it shows up and what it looks like from my perspective.

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The Truth About ERGs with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:00:00 GMT

With newfound attention being placed on diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, an easy go-to has become forming Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). But what if ERGs aren't really being utilized to their full potential? What if organizations are rushing in to implement programs that amount to little more than empty promises and actually diminish engagement? In this episode, Keisha A Rivers examines the truth about Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): what works, what doesn't and how to create opportunities for long-term sustainable success.

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Equipped for Change: Examining Your Triggers & Trauma with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 02:31:00 GMT

Resistance to change happens for many reasons, but the one that most people fail to address are the impact that triggers and trauma have on how people deal with the change process. Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides a 4-step process to help you address triggers and reframe trauma to create opportunities for growth and transformation.

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The Seasons of Change with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:15:00 GMT

We've talked a lot about change being a process that begins with an event. But did you know that the process of change also has seasons? How we understand, engage and act during the summer, fall, winter and spring of change determines our long-term success and the sustainability of change efforts. Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines what the seasons of change are, how you can recognize them and what you must do to successfully navigate each one.

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Equipped for Change: The Top 5 Enemies of Change with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Change is a process that begins with and event. But what happens when the process becomes derailed? If you understand and can prepare for these 5 issues, you'll be well on your way to overcoming the obstacles and creating a path to success.

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Why Your Fear of Missing Out is Holding You Back with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:50:00 GMT

Fear Of Missing Out is what causes us to want to feel included, accepted and embraced as "good enough". When we operate from a foundation where we fear missing out on the good life, or our status or even our privilege--we miss the opportunity to step up, speak out and create change. Diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging are not mutually exclusive concepts. If you champion inclusion and equity for all, that does not mean that there won't be enough for you. This episode is personal. This episode is passionate. This episode is one you should listen to and share.

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Equipped for Change: BE the Change with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 23:31:00 GMT

People talk about change. They fear change. They fight change. they may even wish for change. But at what point will they--will YOU step up to BE the change? Listen in as Keisha A Rivers provides insights into what it means to harness the power that is within you to make an impact and create a ripple effect within your team, organization, community and society and bring about the change that you want to see.

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Your Confirmation Bias is Showing!

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:07:00 GMT

Our minds automatically want to find ways to make connections to make meaning. The problem is that most of the time we prefer to seek out information that supports what we already think or believe. So how does confirmation bias impact our ability to embrace and manage change? Listen in to find out ways that confirmation bias shows up and how you can effectively navigate it within your organization.

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Equipped for Change: Blurred Lines Not Balanced Lives with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 01:37:00 GMT

There has been a never-ending battle between our personal and professional lives. We're always searching for the elusive "lines" that will enable us to "balance" both sides. But what if instead of trying to "balance" the lines, we instead blur them? Join us as we talk about the shifts we can take to stop trying to balance the personal and professional and instead blur the lines to create success.

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Skip the Content - Let’s Connect with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:53:00 GMT

There are TONS of workshops, talks, webinars, articles, trainings, posts, courses, videos and podcasts that provide lots of content on any topic you can imagine. But how much of that content are we actually connecting with? When there's so much information coming at you, the natural inclination is to shut down or shut it off. But what happens if instead of being overwhelmed by the content, we instead looked at ways to connect? Listen in as I walk through three ways for you to connect with information that will move you from feeling overwhelmed to learning, growing and developing in ways that will equip you for change.

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Equipped for Change: Share Your Voice with guest Jared Karol

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:04:00 GMT

As we navigate change and the process of growth, it's important to share our stories and ensure that our voice is heard. When you're involved in difficult conversations, it's important to understand how to share your perspective and experience in a way that is safe and empowering. Our guest Jared Karol returns to share specific steps that you can take in crafting your story in a way that makes it effective and assists you to create an impact.

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Time to Walk the Talk with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 07:32:00 GMT

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions." This saying essentially means it's not enough to mean to do well; you have to actually do well. So many times companies, organizations and leaders focus on crafting the talk that they never get around to planning and implementing the walk. Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides 3 ways that you can ensure that you are equipping your organization to truly walk the talk.

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Equipped for Change: The Story of Change with Jared Karol

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 17:01:00 GMT

Change is a process that begins with an event. But so often we miss the transformational process of change because we don't tell our personal story of change. Jared Karol guests on this episode and provides insight into why we should own and share our stories and how that impacts our ability to learn, grow and connect.

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Shift Happens! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:53:00 GMT

The real work of change isn't in the statements, slogans or public posturing. Change isn't in the new procedures, policies, processes or mandates. Change isn't in the strategies, planning or programs. Change happens in shifts. Shifts in attitudes. Shifts in thinking. Shifts in conversations. Shifts in relationships. Shifts in connecting. Shifts in what we tolerate and shifts in what we stand up for and will no longer allow. Listen in as Keisha A Rivers provides three steps to help you navigate and support the shift of change in your life and your teams and organizations.

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Equipped for Change: Pick A Struggle with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 02:53:00 GMT

How many times have you been overwhelmed by all of the change that seems to be coming your way? How do you deal with feelings of uncertainty where you just don't know what to do? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers shares 3 tips that you can take today to shift your thinking about change and take action to create success.

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Change is an ACTION word with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:40:00 GMT

Change isn't something that happens TO you -- it's something that requires action FROM you. How many times have you encountered endless meetings, countless conversations, numerous plans -- but STILL no action? Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines 5 steps that you can take to move your people from talking about it to DOING something about it. You don't want to miss this!

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Equipped for Change: Do the Deep Work of Change with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 04:40:00 GMT

When faced with chaos, uncertainty and discomfort, it's natural to want a quick fix so we can feel better and feel as if we've done something that will move the needle. But when we focus on surface solutions we miss out on the opportunity to do the deep work that leads to long-term success. On this episode, Keisha A Rivers discusses 3 areas where you need to focus if you want to do the deep work of change and transform your team and organization.

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When Words Get In The Way with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:58:00 GMT

Change is already messy. When you throw in difficult conversations about race, discrimination, weaknesses, conflicts and failure--you REALLY set things off. The truth is that words matter. What you say and what someone else understands can be two entirely different things. In this episode, Keisha A Rivers shares 3 tips to equip you to navigate difficult conversations and create an atmosphere that's more conducive to authentic, collaborative conversations.

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Equipped for Change: Are we there yet?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:15:00 GMT

So often during the process of change, we get tired and want to know "Are we there yet?". Change fatigue happens when the process of change feels overwhelming and there is little hope that the end is in sight. Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides three ways to overcome change fatigue and how you can equip your people to continue to do the work.

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Change is a Marathon NOT a Sprint!

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:00:00 GMT

Being impatient and trying to force change will only leave you frustrated and defeated. In order to manage the process of change, you have to understand and accept that change is a marathon, not a sprint. Change takes time. It doesn't happen overnight (even if we wish otherwise). Join Keisha A Rivers as she outlines the top 3 reasons why change initiatives fail and gives you a 4-step process to guarantee success in your next change initiative.

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Equipped for Change: Leveraging The Teachable Moment with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:55:00 GMT

The process of change requires a "shift" in order for long-term success. Unless we idenfity ways of connecting with and teaching others to form new ways of thinking, there can be no new ways of being and doing. Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides insights on how you can identify and leverage the power of the teachable moment to create true transformation and long-lasting change.

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The DEI Journey with guest Atena Hensch

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 06:22:00 GMT

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion do not just happen overnight. In order for your organization to establsh sound approaches and create a culture that values everyone and promotes equity and belonging, you have to commit to the process. Atena Hensch joins us to discuss the journey of DEI and how organizations can effectively work towards creating a truly equitable environment for all employees.

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Equipped for Change: 5 Ways to Wield Your Privilege

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 31 May 2020 20:33:00 GMT

Privilege is about power. Those who have it (even if it's through no effort of their own), have a responsibility to use it when it comes to impacting and influencing change. Listen in as we outline five things that you can do as an ally to wield your privilege and influence change.

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3 Steps to Having Difficult Conversations with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 28 May 2020 06:20:00 GMT

Difficult conversations are never "fun". They can be tense, intense, challenging, contentious and downright exhausting. But if we are truly serious and committed to the process of change, we have to be open to having difficult conversations. Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides three steps to having difficult conversations that will help you move things forward.

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Equipped for Change: Your Giraffe Pimp Moment with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 24 May 2020 19:55:00 GMT

Words have power. When you read "Giraffe Pimp" what immediately came to mind? That's right, you have a vision of a giraffe dressed like a pimp in your head right now don't you? So if something as simple as "giraffe pimp" has changed your thoughts and influenced your mood, what else can we do with the words that we speak? Today's episode is a mic-side chat where we talk honestly and candidly about our own "giraffe pimp" moments. Listen in and then share your thoughts.

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Shifting Recruiting for Change with guest Divan Gamaliel

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 21 May 2020 02:27:00 GMT

Dynamic organizations are created by recruting and hiring dynamic people. You can't create agile, innovative companies without being open to examing all of your processes differently--including recruiting and hiring. Our organizational model includes a very traditional way of recruiting and onboarding talent. But what if we were to shift our way of recruiting new people to support a new way of creating dynamic organizations? Join our guest Divan Gamaliel as he shares insights on the way we we should shift our way of recruiting and creating dynamic organizations.

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Equipped for Change: Who are you in a crisis?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 17 May 2020 02:19:00 GMT

Crisis and unexpected change highlights who you really are at your core. It shines a light on the parts of you that you may have tried to hide from yourself and the world. So how to we change who we show up as if we don't like it? What steps are there to take that will equip us to be our best selves--even in the midst of uncertainty? Join Keisha A Rivers as she talks about how change impacts us and how we can create an approach that will equip us to show up fully, authentically and in ways that create success.

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Building Remote Connections in A Virtual World with Shalini Nag

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 13 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT

As we find ourselves relying more on technology to stay in touch, it begs the question of whether we can build true connections in a remote environment. Whether you're working from home, connecting with others personally or trying to forge new networks, forming and nurturing relationships when you're not face to face can be a challenge. Join our guest Shalini Nag as she provides insights, tips and action steps that you can take to ensure that your relationships are successful and sustainable--regardless of where you're located.

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Equipped for Change: Don’t quit...PIVOT!

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 10 May 2020 02:00:00 GMT

No one wants to "quit". We have attached so many preconceived notions to the idea of 'giving up' that makes us feel like we're a failure. But what if saying "I quit" WASN'T failing? What if giving yourself permission to "quit" was really giving yourself permission to pivot? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the layman's definition of insanity. Making an informed decision to pivot, shift and do things differently because what you were doing wasn't working is called smart thinking. In this episode Keisha A Rivers delves into the ways in which we need to shift our thinking, reset our perspective and give ourselves permission to say "I quit!".

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The Living Organization with guest Norman Wolfe

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 07 May 2020 07:08:00 GMT

No matter what the industry, leaders at one point or another have asked themselves "why aren't we more successful?" If we examine the history of companies and organizations, we can inevitably point to instances where success has seemed elusive and a shift was required. Today we're faced with yet another shift--a forced change that has caused companies large and small to rethink the way business must be done. The need to pivot, adapt and shift is widespread, but with so much uncertainty in a world dominated by COVID-19 concerns, it's hard to know exactly what is the right path. How do organizations bounce back from widespread unforeseen change? How to they create opportunities when faced with chaos? What is the best way not only to adapt in the short term, but to transform that will lead to long-term success? Our guest, Norman Wolfe provides insights and shares his model of transforming businesses to create extraordinary results by creating a living organization.

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Equipped for Change: What does it mean to be equipped?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 03 May 2020 02:20:00 GMT

What does it mean to be equipped for change? This goes beyond simply having the materials and supplies that we need, it involves being prepared mentally and emotionally. What will you do in the midst of change? How will you handle the process to create a life that is better? Listen in as Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD provides a breakdown of what you need to do to be successful.

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Put Your Thinking Cap On! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:14:00 GMT

When I was an elementary school teacher, I used to tell my students all the time to "put your thinking cap on" when I wanted them to look beyond the obvious and do some really DEEP thinking to come up with creative solutions. Now I'm telling YOU the same thing! Adjusting to change and creating our "new normal" can feel completely overwhelming at times. But what if instead of thinking of change as crisis management, we thought about it as an opportunity to be creative? Join me as I walk you through a process of shifting your mindset that will equip you to not just survive change, but to succeed and create great success.

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Released & Ready: From Triage to Trust

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:52:00 GMT

Navigating the process of change requires us to move beyond emotional reactions to thinking strategically about what needs to be done and the order in which we need to take action. In medical centers when there is an emergency, you first see someone in triage where they assess the situation and determine in what order action needs to be taken. We need to do the same in our own assessment of our circumstances and situations. In this episode Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD provides a four step process of moving from triage to trust as you navigate change.

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Cracking the Culture Code In A Crisis with Nicole Turner

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:51:00 GMT

In times of change and crisis, the true underlying foundations of an organization's culture and climate will be exposed. If you have a great culture and climate, that will help your organization navigate difficult times successfully; but if your culture and climate are lacking, then you're definitely going to need some help. Join us as Nicole Turner provides insights on steps that you can take to assess your organization's climate and culture and ways to insure success. She discusses her new book "Cracking the Organizational Climate and Culture Code"--which takes a deeper dive into how organizations behave and provides tips to help leaders create a healthy organizational culture.

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Released & Ready: Make the Shift!

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 03:17:00 GMT

When faced with change (especially unforeseen or unexpected change) we automatically want to hold onto what's familiar and comfortable because we're creatures of habit. But what happens when you prepare for what's coming and instead lean into the shift that's necessary for you to grow? Join Keisha A Rivers as she provides a three step process to assist you in preparing for the shift and creating success through your change.

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Making DEI Practical with guest Dr. Nika White

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:08:00 GMT

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are concepts that companies and organizations oftentimes have issues implementing when things are "normal". Now faced with a crisis, they are finding that these times call for a greater understanding of and commitment to DEI as never before. But what is an organization to do when faced with DEI issues that have to be addressed in the midst of a unprecedented change? Dr. Nika White provides specific tips, strategies and actionable steps that you can take to make DEI practical in the midst of change.

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Released & Ready: It’s Okay to Be Human

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 23:07:00 GMT

When we're faced with change--especially unexpected change--we tend to fall back on the "be strong" advice that tells us we need to push our emotions to the side and just focus on getting through the task at hand. But when we push past our emotions without dealing with them, we do ourselves a disservice and miss opportunities to grow. learn and heal. In this episode, Keisha A Rivers outlines four steps that she takes in dealing with and embracing her emotions and how we can use our emotions in our quest to create success.

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Get Ready to Shock Your Potential! with guest Michael Sherlock

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:41:00 GMT

We all have our own version of what/who we think we are and what we're capable of. Whether that picture in our head is created because of past experience or other people's expectations, we spend a great deal of our time and effort either running away from it or trying (unsuccessfully) to live up to it. In today's show, Michael Sherlock talks about her own journey of self-creation, how we can break out of the rut of preconceived notions and gives you a boost of confidence by outlining what you can do to shock your own potential.

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Released & Ready: Are you preparing for your ”new” normal?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

I was talking to several friends and colleagues of mine and all of them kept mentioning that they couldn't wait until things got back to "normal". In times of intense change, people always want to go "back" to the way things were--not because what was before was necessarily better, but because it was familiar. Human beings are creatures of habit. We naturally want to default to what's comfortable, expected and what we call "normal". But what if there was no going "back"? What if what you're walking into next is determined by what YOU create? What would you do if you could create your new normal? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator as she delves into how we process "normal" and ways in which we can seize the day and create our "new" normal based on what we want and desire.

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Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethinking the Way You Work with guest Kanika Tolver

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:21:00 GMT

Making a shift in your career is never an easy undertaking, but Kanika Tolver has created some tried and true strategies and how-to's that make the process more manageable. In today's episode of Mindset 2 Mastery, Kanika joins our host Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD to describe what led her to write her book, what advice she would give those who are facing a career shift and how to take charge and create new opportunities for you that will bolster your success.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit equippedforchange.substack.com

Released & Ready: Learn to R.E.S.T.!

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:29:00 GMT

When faced with big changes and a lot of uncertainty, we go through an initial shock that requires us to react and make adjustments to just "get through". But what happens after the shock has worn off and you now find yourself having to create a new "normal"? What do you do? How do you cope? In this Released & Ready episode, Keisha A Rivers provides four steps that will guide you in your journey to dealing with big changes. Listen in and Learn to R.E.S.T.!

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Building A BeYOUtiful Life with guest Sabrina Fisher

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT

We've all dreamed about what we want our lives to be, but how many of us have actually DONE something to make that dream a reality? If you've found yourself trying to figure out what steps you need to take to create the life you want or to make a pivot and change what you already have, listen in to this episode and take notes!

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Released & Ready: Say YES to your gifts!

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 08:43:00 GMT

What if everything you've ever wanted, or hoped and dreamed you could be is there waiting for you--all you have to do is say YES? What if the one thing that you've been searching for to make you feel complete is already within you? We sometimes don't realize our gifts because we think that we're not "good enough" to walk in them fully. Join Keisha A Rivers on a Released & Ready segment of Mindset 2 Mastery as she shares her journey of walking in and releasing her gifts and provides you with tools and encouragement to discover and say YES to your own.

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Lead From the Heart with Guest Mark Crowley

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 03:33:00 GMT

Heart-led leadership is a concept that would have gotten you laughed out of business schools, board rooms and corporations a few years ago. People talk about encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work and there has been more awareness and conversations about what it looks like to have leaders with heart. But Mark Crowley isn't just talking about what he thinks will work; he's speaking from experience -- and SUCCESS. Join us as we do a deep dive into what leading from the heart is -- and isn't; what science says about heart-led leadership and ways in which you can start down the path of creating a culture of heart-led leadership in your organization.

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Released & Ready: Embrace the Stillness with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:26:00 GMT

I'm so excited to debut a special segment on my Mindset 2 Mastery podcast called Released & Ready where we will provide insights to assist you in your personal journey to discover and release the power and potential within.

In today's world we seem to be constantly bombarded with decisions to make and actions that need to be taken NOW. How does that impact us? We're tired, stressed out, anxious and emotionally wound up. In this episode we talk about ways that you can embrace the stillness within your life and how that shows up in assisting you to live a life that is more rewarding, successful and peaceful. You don't want to miss this!

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Get the Memo: Securing Your Seat with guest Minda Harts

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:52:00 GMT

There are times when we feel like we're in rooms where we don't belong (or aren't welcome). What do we do if we want to show up fully and authentically but don't think others will welcome us with open arms? How do we secure our seat at the table when we may not have been invited? Join host Keisha A Rivers as she speaks with our guest Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know To Secure A Seat At the Table and discusses what the journey to securing your seat looks like and how you can plot your own course.

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Finding Your Yes Sisters with Angelia White

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT

“No.” That single word has the power to crush your dreams and cloud your life with negativity.
Angelia L. White, CEO of HOPE for Women, has heard many “nos” and decided it was time for a
change. She began surrounding herself with positive, supportive women, and watched the
changing impact it had on every aspect of her life.

In Yes Sisters: Surrounding Yourself with Women Who Affirm, Encourage, and Challenge You,
White shares her own experience, as well as the stories of other Yes Sisters to empower readers
to find and cultivate Yes Sister relationships and learn how to become a Yes Sister for someone
else. Tune in as we discover what it means to be a Yes Sister and how to find--and become--one

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Live Fearlessly with Lisa McDonald

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:07:00 GMT

Our fears can seem so real that they keep us from living our lives fully and authentically. Spending our lives living with regret, anxiety and indecision costs us opportunities and keeps us from creating the success that we want and deserve. Join my guest Lisa McDonald as she provides strategies, insights and suggestions that you can implement immediately to change your mindset about fear and learn to live fearlessly.

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From Burnout 2 Sustainability with Davida Ginter

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:02:00 GMT

Leaders are expected to pour into the people on their teams and within their organizations in order to ensure success. They are responsible for communicating the vision, motivating their teams, ensuring that goals are met and outcomes are achieved. They wear so many hats and have a seemingly never-ending list of responsibilities that it's easy for them to get depleted and feel overwhelmed. Join us as we talk with Davida Ginter about leader burnout, how to recognize it, tips for combating it and how to prevent it.

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Becoming A Leader Worth Following with Jon Rennie

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:30:00 GMT

If the saying "Leaders are born, not made" is true, then why do we have so many leadership development programs, courses, books and resources on "how to become" a leader? Even if you have natural leadership abilities, it's still accepted practice that you would need some guidance on how to be an effective leader and more importantly, how to get others to follow you. In this episode, Jon Rennie discusses the characteristics that are important to becoming a leader that others WANT to follow.

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The Power of Reinvention with Margo Lovett

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:29:00 GMT

We usually think of major change as being something scary to be avoided. But what happens when you find yourself faced with not just dealing with major change, but having to completely reinvent yourself as a result? What do you do when the "old" you just doesn't "fit" who you want and need to be based on the vision that you have for your life? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Margo Lovett as she outlines her journey of reinvention and provides some tips that you can implement in making your own shift.

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Why Mentorship? with Al Demming

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:36:00 GMT

In trying to determine the best way to leave an impact and make an impression that will live beyond us, many people consider mentoring as an option. But what exactly is mentoring and why should we think about utilizing our time and talents in this way to give back to our youth? Join us for a conversation with Al Demming, Executive Director of The Leadership Initiative, as he discusses his journey into mentorship and the role mentors play in creating opportunities for youth in the community.

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Is it REAL change or just ”show and tell”? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:45:00 GMT

When I taught first graders they LOVED show and tell because they got to bring in something that was special to them in some way and "show" it to their classmates while "telling" them all about how wonderful it was. The problem is that no one else got to actually experience the wonderful aspects of what they were talking about. Far too often organizations approach change in the same way. They "show" examples of others doing it and "tell" their people what they expect and how to do it (i.e., different processes and procedures) - but they never truly allow their people to experience the growth and development necessary to achieve REAL, sustainable change. Join Keisha A Rivers as she discusses how you can avoid "Show & Tell" and instead create REAL change in your organizations.

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Change is NOT One Size Fits All with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:00:00 GMT

We're constantly comparing our journeys, progress and outcomes to others. When we compare, we're really looking for direction and validation because what we're doing is oftentimes new to us. So when you're embarking on a journey into uncharted territory, how do you balance the need for guidance while avoiding the pitfall of copying others? Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD as she provides insight and suggestions for how to best identify best practices while at the same time creating a process of change that is unique to you and your journey.

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Embrace the Discomfort! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 23:00:00 GMT

No one sets out to fail. We take on new challenges, set new goals and create new visions because we want to be better and desire something different. So why do so many of us fall short of achieving our goals and creating the outcomes that we envisioned and imagined? What if instead of focusing solely on the good, we learned how to embrace the discomfort and get comfortable with being uncomfortable? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides tips and strategies of how we can embrace discomfort and use it to our advantage in creating our success.

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Create the Mindset, Toolset & Skillset to ROCK Your Next Level! with Guest Pat Roque

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:16:00 GMT

Pat Roque ROCKS as a success coach, mastermind leader and global speaker who empowers high achievers to rock their strengths and monetize their genius. She and her box of 50 ROCKS (yes, rocks) have transformed lives and careers through her Rock On Success Coaching System and Mastermind. Tune in for details on how to create the Mindset, Toolset & Skillset to ROCK Your Next Level!

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Change or Chaos? You Decide! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:47:00 GMT

Are you creating a culture of change or one that thrives off of chaos? How do you equip your people to not just survive but to successfully thrive in fast-paced environments? What do you do to create opportunities for support, engagement, learning and leadership? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group, as she discusses strategies and action steps that you can implement immediately to equip your people to manage change.

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Building Relationships Through Engagement with Cherise Walker

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:02:00 GMT

Building an effective organization is based upon building solid relationships. To create a truly dynamic team you have to create relationships built upon engagement. Join Keisha A Rivers and her guest Cherise Walker as they discuss ways to create a culture of engagement and connection.

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Creating a Legacy of Leadership with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:51:00 GMT

Everyone wants to be a good leader. But leadership is not just what you do and how successful your organization or team is--it's also about the legacy you leave behind. How are you cultivating a legacy of leadership within your organization? What ripple effect are you creating? Join Keisha A Rivers as she talks about why it's important to recognize the culture of leadership that you're creating in your organization and outlines 5 steps that you need to implement today to craft a true legacy.

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Flashback: Leadership Lessons from First Graders with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 23:18:00 GMT

Leadership has been presented as a complicated process of learning, development and ongoing training, but what if we're making WAY too much of all of this? What if leadership is really a SIMPLE process? In this episode Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD discusses leadership lessons that she learned from a group of first graders and how you can apply them to your team, group or organization to become more effective.

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The Power of Reinvention: Embracing Change to Create Success with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:22:00 GMT

It's been said that "the only constant is change". So why do we fear change if it's the only thing that's a constant in our lives? How can we grow, learn and develop truly and fully if we resist change? Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group as she provides proven strategies and tips to assist you to manage change through engagement, learning and leadership.

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Mindset Shift: Regret Nothing! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:53:00 GMT

There are so many dreams, gifts, talents and abilities that are within each of us. But when it comes time to choose to follow those dreams and utilize those gifts, oftentimes we fall back instead of failing forward. We think "small" because we fear failure. We doubt our abilities because we don't want to experience pain (again). What would life look like if we led from a place of no regrets? What would you accomplish? Who would you impact? What legacy would you leave? Join Keisha A Rivers as she discusses how making a mindset shift to regret nothing is a strategy that can change your life.

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Are They REALLY Committed to YOUR Growth? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:37:00 GMT

Today I had an interesting conversation with a woman who had spent years in corporate America at a huge company. She talked about how committed the company was to her professional development and growth and when I asked what they did that made her say that, she said that each person received a professional growth plan that listed their path to promotion and itemized a list of courses/training that they could take online. Individually.

Sadly this is the norm for a lot of companies. Learning, growth and development doesn't occur in a vacuum. Yes, we have wonderful technology that allows us to have access to a myriad of courses and vast amounts of information at our fingertips with just a click of a button. But we can't overlook one of the most important aspects of learning--connection. Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides 5 Indicators that you need to look for to determine what a Commitment to Growth REALLY looks like.

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Win-Win Doesn’t Mean Gimme-Gimme with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:45:00 GMT

Building cooperative, collaborative and inclusive environments requires a willingness to create relationships that are built on the premise of win-win where everyone benefits, instead of gimme-gimme where it's more about what's in it for me. Tune in as Keisha A Rivers provides five tips on how you can create win-win relationships that will help you to achieve the outcomes that you desire.

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Mic-Side Chat: Do You Really See Me? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Recently I've had conversations with people where the phrase "I don't see color" has come up more and more. To be honest, I was a bit conflicted about the reaction hearing that has caused in me because, on the one hand, I understand that they're simply trying to convey that they don't judge people based on skin color or race; but on the other hand, I don't believe that you can truly "see" me (or anyone else) if you don't see color. In this mic-side chat, I discuss my thoughts and reactions on hearing this and unpack the narrative and the rationale that I believe has led to it being the "go to" PC phrase of the day; along with other ways to think about it.

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What’s Your SWOT? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Personal and professional development requires assessing, reflecting, planning, thinking and implementing. There are tons of different tools that can be used to provide data and insight on individuals, teams and organizations. In this episode, Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD provides an overview of how the SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) can be used to enhance your growth as an individual; your effectiveness as a team and your success as an organization.

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Surviving Toxic Work Culture with Nicole L Turner

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:28:00 GMT

Toxic work culture is perhaps the number one reason why employees leave and are disengaged. In fact, according to a study by SHRM, 49% of American workers have thought about leaving their current organization and the cost of turnover due to workplace culture has exceeded $223 BILLION dollars over the past five years. We all know that effective leaders are focused on more than just the tasks that get done--they're in tune with and connected to the needs of their people. In this episode of Mindset 2 Mastery, we talk to Nicole L. Turner, CEO of The OYAT Group, about how to recognize toxic situations, identify pain points and develop actionable solutions that make your organization healthier. For details, visit www.karsgroup.com.

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Is it Compliance or Commitment? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 02:28:00 GMT

We've all heard the horror stories of "lazy" employees/team members who don't seem to do more than the bare minimum. But if you find yourself grappling with people like that on your team, what is it that you can do to change them from compliance to having a commitment to excellence? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides tips, tools and strategies to assist you in making changes that will move your group from compliance to commitment.

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Evicting the Element of Fear with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:15:00 GMT

The Boogeyman doesn't live here anymore! Our decision-making ability is rooted in our belief systems and the way in which we see the world and our place in it. Our views of the world are largely rooted in our perceptions—and nothing clouds and shapes our perceptions—and therefore causes more issues when it comes to creating a successful life—than fear. Join Keisha A Rivers, President and Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she discusses the truth about fear and then provides tips and action steps that you can implement immediately to begin to change your mindset and use the fear to fuel your success.

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Mic Side Chat: Do you have tunnel vision? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:56:00 GMT

Having a vision of what you want and where you want to go is key to assisting you in planning your approach, but sometimes we get so focused on a specific outcome or expectation that we don't allow ourselves to accept other possibilities. In this episode Keisha A Rivers, President and Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD talks about her experience dealing with tunnel vision and how you can keep tunnel vision from derailing you and your team.

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Know Thyself: Learning, Leadership & Growth with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:00:00 GMT

So often we think about leadership and growth as something that applies to our work with teams and others within our organizations. But to really be successful as a leader, you have to first know yourself. Join Keisha A Rivers, Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides strategies, tips, insights and actionable steps to help you to understand how to spur your own learning, leadership and growth.

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Creating a Culture of Leadership with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Leadership Development is perhaps the #1 request for training and development services that we receive. But what does that mean really? For most people, they're talking about developing skills such as decision making, productivity, process and talent management. But what if instead of focusing on those skills for a select number of people, your organization creates an overall culture where EVERYONE leads? Join Keisha A Rivers, President and Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides strategies and insights that will enable you to develop a culture of leadership instead just focusing on training individual people.

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Asking the right questions with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT

In team and group dynamics inevitably you're going to have to ask questions in order to work together and achieve outcomes. But how can you ask questions in a way that allow you to enhance and further the discussion instead of making others think that you're just challenging what's being said? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides insights on the foundations of the Art of Questionning and provides some actionable steps that will help you to become better at asking questions in your organization.

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The Voices in Your Head with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT

We all do it. Even if we don’t admit it—we all talk to ourselves.

Most times there are all of these “under your breath” type of comments that we make, like “How could you forgotten THAT?” or “I hope no one else saw that”. But then there are the other comments that are a bit more critical and sometimes downright mean—“OMG how could I have been SO stupid?” or “I’m a complete idiot. WHY do I keep messing up?!”

Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides tips and insights on what it means when the voices in your head aren't saying what you want them to, and provides actionable steps to help you turn that internal conversation around.

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Advance your career by managing your money with Sonya Smith Valentine

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Being serious about your career means that you're serious about improving your skills, enhancing your leadership abilities and invested in making the right connections. But even in doing all of that, could you be missing one of the most important things--your finances? Join us as we sit down with Sonya Smith-Valentine, President of Financially Fierce, as she discusses how ignoring your money management skills can negatively impact your career and provides some actionable steps that you can take right now to begin to turn things around. You don't want to miss this one!

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Inspiring Improv with Caitlin Drago

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMT

So many times we find ourselves doing the same old thing and approaching life the same old way. Well, what would your life look like if you were a bit more open to the art of improv? Join us as guest Caitlin Drago of Inspire Improv provides great tips and insights on how you can use the art of improv in your personal and professional life to create more dynamic relationships and more successful outcomes.

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What were you thinking?! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:00:00 GMT

So many times we ask ourselves "What was I thinking?!" when we run into situations and circumstances that don't turn out just right. But what if instead of waiting until AFTER things didn't turn out the way we'd hoped, we thought about what we're thinking BEFORE or DURING the event/episode? Join Keisha A Rivers as she talks about the importance of thinking about what you're thinking and how that leads to and helps you to sustain your success.

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Solving Your Productivity Problems w/Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 22:00:00 GMT

How do we get more done?! That seems to always be the question that people, teams and organizations want answered. Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides 3 tips that you can immediately implement to assist you in solving your Productivity Problems.

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Why are we so afraid of failure? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Failure is the dreaded F-word in any organization, but should it be? How do we learn if we don't create a culture where we're encouraged to try new things and test the waters? How can we create teams and organizations that are innovative and cutting edge if we don't "fail" at some point? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she outlines key differences between developing a culture of fear and creating a community of learning and innovation.

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It it training or it is learning? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 22:00:00 GMT

So many organizations are providing countless training opportunities in reaction to issues that arise. But what if "training" wasn't the answer? Join Keisha A Rivers, President and Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she talks about why training isn't the answer and lays out the fundamental components of how to create a learning environment that will speak to and enhance your success.

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Stone Soup: What’s in yours? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Far too often organizations and teams are focused on keeping what they have in order to protect their "piece of the pie". But if you want to build truly collaborative networkings and partnerships that will create sustainable outcomes, you have to employ the Stone Soup approach. Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD as she outlines just what IS Stone Soup and provides strategies and action steps that you can take to create your own version of Stone Soup and insure success.

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What do I do when they just won’t listen?! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Having difficult conversations about race, diversity, inclusion, equity, performance, restructuring and team dynamics are oftentimes necessary--but oh SO uncomfortable! How do you navigate the minefield and know what to say and do? Join Keisha A Rivers, President and Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she outlines several key considerations and provides actionable steps that will assist you in creating safe spaces where people can be heard and their voices valued through the Art, Science & Psychology of Communication--Style and Substance.

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Mic-Side Chat: What impact are you making? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:00:00 GMT

For many of us, our lives are filled with goals and "to-do" lists of things that we want to accomplish and check off. But at the end of the day, what impact are you making? Once the lists have been completed and the goals have been achieved, what mark are you leaving on the world? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD for this Mic-Side Chat as she shares her journey and invites you to ask yourself "What impact are you making?".

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Helping Your Leadership Teams Find Their Truth with Heather Younger

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 22:00:00 GMT

In order to be successful, teams have to begin from a foundation of truth that will enable them to move forward. Join our guest Heather Younger "The Employee Whisperer" as she shares nuggets of truth, strategies and actionable items that can help you in your journey.

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Setting POWER Goals with Scott McCarthy

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 30 May 2019 22:00:00 GMT

So often we set goals for what we want in our life, only to get frustrated when we "fall off the wagon". Join us as Scott McCarthy, Chief Leadership Officer of Moving Forward Leadership, gives us his formula for helping you to set and keep P.O.W.E.R. Goals!

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What’s Your Learning Language? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 23 May 2019 22:00:00 GMT

When we talk about creating truly diverse and inclusive organizations, we focus on checking the boxes of race, gender, etc. But to create a truly inclusive and dynamic learning-focused organization, we have to identify and understand how our people learn. The way that we learn and interact with information shapes the way we apply it and influences our outcomes. Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she outlines ways in which learning styles impact the success of organizations.

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Being Diverse About Diversity with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 16 May 2019 22:00:00 GMT

When we talk about Diversity & Inclusion, typically the conversation revolves around representation of different groups (i.e., race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). But what happens when we expand our thinking about diversity to become more diverse? What if we include different considerations such as: diversity of thought, diversity of experience and diversity of learning style to the equation? How would our teams and workplaces change as a result? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD, as she explores what it means to truly be diverse about diversity and how this impacts your teams and ultimately the success of your organization.

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Leadership: What’s the Big Deal? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 09 May 2019 22:00:00 GMT

We hear SO much written about leadership---what it takes to be a good one; how to improve as a leader; etc., etc., etc.,. But do we REALLY understand what the big deal is about leadership? WHY is it important? What does it mean to be a leader anyway? Tune in as we discuss how leadership--and particularly leading from within--is integral to the foundations of your success.

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Say Hello to YOU 2.0 with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:11:00 GMT

So many times we get stuck in the version of ourselves that we (and others) have created. But what happens when you decide to break out of those old ways of being and become a NEW YOU--YOU 2.0?! In this episode, Keisha A Rivers shares her own journey to becoming Keisha 2.0 and gives some tips and things to think about if you want to make the shift into becoming the next version of you.

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Why Should I Care About My Hair? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Join me for a Mic-Side Chat as I share a transparent moment when faced with what should have been a simple decision--what to do with my hair--but one that morphed into a 45-minute internal debate about the possible implications. So what does that say about the spaces that we create and where we operate? Are they TRULY safe spaces for people to show up authentically and fully? Tune in and then share your thoughts.

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Reclaiming Your Voice with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Far too often we allow people, situations, disappointments and trauma to cause us to hide who we are and to relinquish our voice. In this episode, I discuss my own journey towards reclaiming my voice and provide insights on how reclaiming your voice impacts you both personally and professionally.

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Are You Powering Up Your People? w/ Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Companies and organizations have to start thinking of their people as their greatest resource. No client-focused company can be successful if their people aren't engaged and empowered. During this episode, Keisha A Rivers provides some insights on common problems that organizations face when they undermine the power of their people and provides solutions that you can immediately implement to turn your team around.

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Are your teams solving problems or designing solutions?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Organizations undoubtedly encounter issues that have to be addressed during their existence. The difference in the effectiveness of the actions taken may have more to do with how your teams are framing the process instead of the specific actions that are being taken. Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD as she outlines the key differences between a problem solving approach and a solution design model and provides insights into what that looks like for your team.

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Are You Showing Up As Your WHOLE Self?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT

In the Diversity & Inclusion debate about moving beyond representation to active participation, we have to recognize the important role that each one of us individually plays in insuring that organizational cultures are welcoming and diverse. That means that YOU have to commit to showing up as your WHOLE authentic self in the workplace. Gone are the days when you walk a fine line between having two personas--the one you show at work and the one you show everywhere else. Teams must rely on individuals to show up in various ways so that they can grow to become collaborative, cooperative and effective. Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD as she provides sound strategy and effective action steps that you can take to make sure that you are showing up.

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Moving From Us to We: Building a Community of Collaboration with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT

When working with teams, it's important to recognize when your group is operating in a culture of "us" instead of thriving in a community of "we". As leaders, we all want to create opportunities for our organizations and teams to be successful. In order to do that, we have to understand the fundamental differences between what draws people together and what tears teams apart. Join Keisha A Rives, President and Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides actionable solutions and best practices that you can use to change the dynamics of your team from "us" to building a community of collaboration based on the collective "we".

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Sweeping Out The Leadership Fuzzies with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT

We've all been there--you're on a team and the manager/leader isn't exactly showing up in any meaningful way. There's no direction, little feedback and ineffective meetings. That leads to team ineffectiveness, low morale and worse case scenario--missed goals and talk of retraining and reorganization. Join Keisha A Rivers, Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group as she outlines how this shows up in real-world problems AND outlines best practices and real-world, ready to apply solutions to enable you to overcome the leadership fuzzies and enable you and your team to change your mindset and master your success!

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Leading from an Island with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:00:00 GMT

No effective leader should be an island, but most people think of leadership as an isolating task. Join Keisha A Rivers, President of The KARS Group LTD as she dives into some the leadership myths that lead to isolation and provides three concrete tips and approaches that will help you to get off the island and back on track.

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The AGCs of Success with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Success has a formula, but sustainable success requires a plan. Join Keisha A Rivers, Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she outlines The AGCs of Success--Accountability - Growth and Change!

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Building the Right Mindset, Skillset & Toolset for Your Next Level with Pat Nunno Roque

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 03:53:00 GMT

What do you want? with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:00:00 GMT

What's the #1 question that you should ask yourself and your teams in order to guarantee success? How does asking this one question impact your approach, actions and accountability? Tune in as Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD provides you with insights, strategies and actionable items to enable you to use this one question to create the success and achieve the outcomes you desire.

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What I Learned About Leadership from 1st Graders with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:01:00 GMT

Leadership is a concept that is important but all so elusive to understand. Listen in as I break down the top 5 leadership lessons that I learned from an unlikely source--a group of 1st graders--and how you can apply these lessons to create successful outcomes for your team and organization.

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Creating a Mindset of Resilience with Sean Douglas

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Sean Douglas is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, TEDx Speaker, Master Resilience Implementer, Suicide Awareness Trainer, Business Positioning Strategist, International Radio Show Host of Life Transformation Radio, and Author. His WHY is he's a suicide survivor who hit rock bottom with no purpose or passion. He believes that you were created for a purpose, and once you unlock your true potential, you will elevate your life, which is why he founded The Success Corps. Sean equips people with the tools necessary to live EPIC lives, and leaves people better equipped to manage change effectively. Tune in for a high-energy episode that will give you the tools to shift your thinking to a mindset of resiliency.

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Building Relationships Through Engagement with Cherise Walker

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Networking has become a necessity in the professional world, but is it being done the right way? As Vice President of Special Projects for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Cherise Walker has both attended and planned her share of events. In her role, she is responsible for positioning the Chamber and its members through relationships, sponsorship, programs and initiatives and knows a thing or two about how to cultivate relationships through authentic engagement. Join us during this episode as she provides tried and true tips, approaches, strategies and action steps that you can implement immediately to begin your journey of building true relationships through engagement.

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The Importance of Financial Confidence for Women with Sonya Smith Valentine

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Acquiring Financial Confidence is important for women in that it impacts our lives, our families, our careers and our businesses. As President of Financially Fierce, Sonya Smith-Valentine accelerates the development of professional and executive women through financial confidence training. In this episode, she outlines specific strategies, insights and reasons why women need to step up their game in the financial confidence arena and outlines key first steps to get you on the right path.

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How to Get What You Want Through Self-Awareness with Cindi Basenspiler

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

The journey of change and growth requires more than just knowing where to go or what to do--you have to have a deep awareness of who you are and what works for you (plus what doesn't) in order to make the right decisions and create the right journey for you. Join author, speaker, coach and veteran Cindi Basenspiler as she provides insights, strategies and actionable tips that will enable you to get what you want in life.

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Creating A Mindset of HOPE: Building Resiliency with Angelia Stone

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

In creating or navigating changes in our lives, sometimes it's difficult to maintain hope that things will always work out the way we'd like them to. Join our guest Angelia Stone, publisher of HOPE for Women Magazine, as she outlines her experiences, tips and strategies for creating and maintaining HOPE while navigating life's challenges.

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Building An Iconic Personal Brand with Cheryl Pullins

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Thinking of yourself as a personal brand and becoming an ICONIC personal brand are two different things. Join us as our guest Cheryl Pullins provides nuggets of wisdom, strategies, tips, insights and actionable steps that will start you along your path to moving from just being a brand to being ICONIC.

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Maintaining Your Sense of Self As A Public Personality with Tessa Spencer Adams

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

As a 28-year veteran of the media world, Tessa Spencer Adams is no stranger to being in the spotlight. But for those of us who are still struggling with walking boldly into the spotlight, she has graciously provided some words of wisdom to guide you along your path. Surprisingly enough, her number one tip is actually not what you think!

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The Fabulous F-Words of Business Ownership with Fabi Preslar

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

We've all had our share of F-Words that we've wanted to hurl at the universe when things just weren't going our way, but Fabi Preslar has created an entire BOOK of Fabulous F-Words that she's sharing based on her experiences and the lessons she's learned as a business owner. Join us as we discuss 3 of them--Fear - Facade and Flourish and provide you with tips, insights, strategies and actionable items to help you to Change your Mindset and Master your success!

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Building A Greatness Mindset with Monique Stubbs Hall

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Being great is more than just an adjective--it's a mindset! Join us as we chat with Monique Stubbs-Hall who shares her tips, strategies and actionable steps that you can take NOW to Build a Greatness Mindset.

About our guest:
MONIQUE STUBBS-HALL a native of Nassau, Bahamas, former resident of Baltimore, MD and current resident of Charlotte, NC. Although she doesn’t look like it, she is a Mother of four and a Grandmother of one. She is committed to “filling in the gaps” for our community in areas that others may not pay as much attention to. As a result of her passion to serve and lead others in the community, she was humbled to be honored as a 2018 inductee of the Women’s History Hall of Fame for Charlotte, NC in the Levine Museum of the New South.
From a professional standpoint, Monique has over 30 years in sales and management. She has coached, trained and mentored hundreds in sales, personal & professional development, leadership and grooming. Currently She is the Director of Sales of the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte – Ballantyne. With over 16 years in management in the hospitality industry, she is recognized as a “Hospitality Expert”. It is her love for people that moves her to continue work in this industry as it affords her the opportunity to make a difference. Monique’s passion is training and mentoring others to close the gap between poor service and loss of revenue, the power of professional presentation and the impact of maintaining an executive mindset.
She is the proud founder of the Grooming Greatness Foundation. A non-profit in Charlotte with a focus on their initiative “Ladihood”. The Foundation’s mission is to Educate, Enrich and Expose our youth to the importance of proper grooming and it’s impact on their future success. They believe that when youth share in this education process with their parents, guardians and mentors a special bond occurs which strengthens family units and in turn strengthens the community.
Monique’s desire is that as individuals engage with her they will walk away refreshed and invigorated as a result of her positive mindset and genuine love for people. They will be inspired to pursue a new perspective of the necessity of enjoying life.
~A rich lifestyle has nothing to do with money but everything to do with mindset~

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The Key to Motivation--RESULTS! with Keisha A Rivers

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:38:00 GMT

We've all struggled with staying motivated and sticking with our plans to achieve success.
Tune in as we discuss the one key to maintaining your motivation and give you three actionable steps that you can implement today to enable you to change your mindset and master your success!

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How to STOP being a hidden figure with Martha Cooper-Hudson

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:36:00 GMT

How many times have you diminished your shine or hidden your gifts, talents and abilities out of fear?
Why is it that when it's time to step up and be seen, we tend to sit back and blend in?
How can you break this cycle and start to come out of the shadows?
Join us as Martha Cooper-Hudson shares 7 tips that you can implement immediately to begin to stop being a hidden figure and start standing in your success.

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Level Set: What can you expect from Mindset 2 Mastery: The Podcast?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:28:00 GMT

Welcome!

Let's level set this thing. So who am I and what can you expect from Mindset 2 Mastery: The Podcast?
Listen in and let's get to know each other a bit. You can find out about me, but more importantly discover what this podcast is all about and why you need to join us on this journey.

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What is Mindset 2 Mastery--The Podcast?

Keisha A Rivers, M.Ed. — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:03:00 GMT

Welcome to Mindset 2 Mastery: The Podcast!
What can you expect when you join us every week? Listen in and find out.
Check us out at www.mindset2mastery.com

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