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Karen Valencic

Founder & PresidentSpiral Impact

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Member Since June 2021

Skills

Keynote Speaking
business consulting
Leadership and team development

About

Best-selling author and creator of the Spiral Impact® Method, Karen Valencic is passionate about revealing the keys to mastering conflict so leaders can fast-track innovation and smooth the turbulence of change. Her sessions are memorable - uniquely grounded in martial arts and physics! Three decades developing high-performing teams informs her content. Thirty years of aikido, a martial art, practice adds flare and action to her delivery. Her background as a degreed tenured engineer brings practicality to her solutions.

Published content

14 Essential Qualities of a Great Leader

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An exceptional leader is defined both by the accomplishments of their organization and their personal characteristics that contribute directly to that success. A business leader may be defined by the work their company does or the goals it accomplishes, but their individual status as a great leader comes down to the characteristics they possess that set them apart from others.  Leading a successful organization requires that leaders are able to effectively handle any circumstances the business may encounter, but this isn’t the only quality that matters. Below, 14 members of Newsweek Expert Forum each share one characteristic that is critical in a great leader and how that trait influences their ability to effectively lead.

Attracting and Keeping Good Employees: Cut Through the Clouds of Emotion

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A conscious business values the well-being of its people as well as profits.

12 Practical Ways Managers Can Ensure Junior Employees Are Supported

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Creating a workplace dedicated to employee development helps build a culture that retains and attracts employees. Junior employees rely on their existing knowledge and skills to get a role, but what really helps an individual flourish in their position is support from superiors. From establishing mentorship programs to building a culture that allows employees to explore and grow their skills, leadership support can manifest itself in a variety of different ways.  Creating a workplace that truly caters to the development of employees requires that leaders put in both time and hard work, and the potential results alone make these efforts worthwhile. To help, the members of Newsweek Expert Forum each share one practical way managers can ensure junior employees are receiving adequate training and support to fuel their professional growth.

How Managers Can Bring Out the Best In Their Employees

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Focusing on developing the skills of employees can also benefit employers. Organizational leaders have the unique position of driving business goals, but employees are the true lifeblood of an organization. A successful business meets those business goals by providing needed products and services to customers, but if employees aren’t motivated to do their best, the chances of true success are slim to none. Managers that place an emphasis on catering to their employees’ needs and developing the skills of their workforce are more than likely to create an environment that produces and retains top-notch employees. To help leaders bring out the best from the employees working with and below them, a panel of Newsweek Expert Forum each share tips on how to build a supportive work environment.

When the Chimes Stop Ringing: Conflict Mastery Lessons for Leaders

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Conflict, while many want to avoid it, is a naturally occurring phenomenon that creates beauty in the natural world and innovation in our human world.

13 Ways To Establish Authentic Connections With New Clients or Colleagues

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A commitment to authenticity and open communication can help you build relationships that last long term. In business, establishing an authentic relationship with each and every person you meet is critical to building a professional network that helps you meet with the right people and source new opportunities. Building these kinds of connections with new people, such as clients or coworkers, doesn’t even require a lot of effort; in fact, being yourself and genuinely asking how you can help can go a long way in building a long-lasting relationship. To help professionals interested in cultivating business relationships, 13 Newsweek Expert Forum members share recommendations on how to best build rapport with a new client or colleague.

Company details

Spiral Impact

Company bio

A performance improvement company, Spiral Impact was established in 1992. The primary focus is on leadership and team development. Though we address performance as it relates to people, processes, structures, and culture. Karen is frequently sought after when teams are in trouble and 'everything else has been tried' to create cohesion. A background in engineering creates a practical process approach. The Spiral Impact method is grounded in aikido, a martial art based on position, not on force.

Industry

Business

Area of focus

Leadership Development
Team Development
Performance Improvement

Company size

Myself only

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