“Let’s consider for a moment a hypothetical example of ‘doing more with less’. Imagine you had a pizza (an excellent food choice stand-in for money and budgets) that was cut into eight equal slices in order to feed eight people. Now, because belt tightening, four of those slices were taken away. So, what are your… Read more »

Amanda Weeks-Geveden joins the KL Podcast to discuss International Women’s Day 2021 (IWD), the third cohort of Advancing Women in Nashville, and the ongoing work to create equality in the workplace. Dolly Parton even gets a special mention. Learn more about AWIN here. Follow Amanda Weeks-Gevenden on LinkedIn Subscribe to the KL Podcast above. Listen… Read more »

In our final episode celebrating Black History Month, we speak with Pleschette Fontenet about politician, educator, and author, Shirley Chisholm. Pleschette compares her experience as a black woman in a leadership role today with that of Ms Chisholm during her run for the White House. When we consider race and gender, how much has changed… Read more »

In our third episode for Black History Month, we speak with music promoter and educator Eric Holt on the topic of W. E. B. Du Bois. We dive into “Double Consciousness,” the veil, and touching the shadow of slavery in the 21st century. We also reference “The Souls of Black Folk” and Fisk University. Thank… Read more »

For this episode, Michael Respert joins us to discuss Harriet Tubman’s legacy of strength and leadership. Harriet Tubman had to overcome limitations placed on African American slaves and women to become a renowned advocated for the liberation of slaves. And, she carried a pistol. And, she fought in the Civil War. And, she had brain… Read more »

February is Black History Month and we will be talking to black leaders today about the historic leaders they admire. Our first conversation is with business leader, father, and activist Jamaal Oldham. Jamaal discusses the legacy of Coretta Scott King and how, after the death of her husband, she continued activism for disenfranchised people across… Read more »

In Scott Galloway’s introduction to “The Algebra of Happiness,” he paints people with a wide brush. It’s his brush and the generalizations that grate on our nerves. But, not for the reason you’d think. Sharpen your pencils; we’re doing some math today. Subscribe to the KL Podcast above. Listen from our site or on Spotify,… Read more »

Whether you’re a student of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (who wrote this in 1888) or a hip-hop fan who reads those words and immediately thinks of Kanye West (who dropped the message on top of a Timbaland beat 119 years later in 2007) or just someone who’s been on Earth long enough to hear an… Read more »

What does it mean to have “no regrets?” Do you regret the mistakes you made or the things you didn’t do? Regret becomes a lot more complicated the further you get into it… and we get far into it. Special thanks to Daniel Pink for inspiring this episode. We also reference this article by Mark… Read more »

Forgiveness. It’s religious, right? Where and how does it fit in the professional environment? Quick answer: almost everywhere. The act of forgiveness is not as easy as you think. From what we discovered, you can do it without saying a word. But, there are more layers than that bean dip in the break room. Get… Read more »