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I grew up in Austria, and my parents taught me to demonstrate integrity in whatever I do. Having strong moral principles that guide us is important. It also makes the decision process so much [...]

Happy Monday! Have you met our cat Oskar yet? He literally is the boss in our house.  Oskar is a happy outdoor cat and he is a great role model for me. I think we can all learn from his daily [...]

Happy Friday! This is a good one, right?  Have you hit some speed bumps in your life? I know that I have.  Here are a few of my personal examples:  The lady in the outplacement company who told [...]

Ongoing feedback is critical for self-improvement. How else can you learn and grow on the job and as a person? If you learn to provide feedback without being judgmental (being aware is the first [...]

Do you have the courage to be human? It’s Wednesday and it’s time for “Manufacturing Leadership Minute” with Karin. Make sure to watch my video by clicking the link below: VIDEO ⇒ Many people who [...]

“A shark in a fish tank will grow 8 inches, but in the ocean, it will grow to 8 feet or more. The shark will never outgrow its environment and the same is true about you. Many times [...]

“The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.” ~ Arnold H. Glasgow Every person is unique and has his or her own challenges. People have a [...]

Just recently I had a conversation with the business owner of a company. He said to me, “Karin, I don’t understand, my employees are just so unreliable and it seems that they [...]

What are some of your dreams that you would like to turn into goals but you allow your fears to hold you back? It’s Wednesday and it’s time for “Manufacturing Leadership Minute” with Karin. Make [...]

The results you will get in your life are based on your mental attitude. It is about taking initiative, trying new things, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and never ever giving up. I [...]