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Equipped For Change®Is this how you show up? with Keisha A RiversWhen 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.
2021-04-1430 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Let’s Talk About Racism with Keisha A RiversRacism 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.
2020-08-1630 min
Equipped For Change®The Truth About ERGs with Keisha A RiversWith 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.
2020-08-1230 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Examining Your Triggers & Trauma with Keisha A RiversResistance 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.
2020-08-0930 min
Equipped For Change®The Seasons of Change with Keisha A RiversWe'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.
2020-08-0630 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: The Top 5 Enemies of Change with Keisha A RiversChange 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.
2020-08-0230 min
Equipped For Change®Why Your Fear of Missing Out is Holding You Back with Keisha A RiversFear 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.
2020-07-3030 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: BE the Change with Keisha A RiversPeople 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.
2020-07-2630 min
Equipped For Change®Your Confirmation Bias is Showing!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.
2020-07-2330 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Blurred Lines Not Balanced Lives with Keisha A RiversThere 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.
2020-07-1929 min
Equipped For Change®Skip the Content - Let’s Connect with Keisha A RiversThere 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...
2020-07-1630 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Share Your Voice with guest Jared KarolAs 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.
2020-07-1335 min
Equipped For Change®Time to Walk the Talk with Keisha A Rivers"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.
2020-07-0930 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: The Story of Change with Jared KarolChange 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.
2020-07-0535 min
Equipped For Change®Shift Happens! with Keisha A RiversThe 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.
2020-07-0230 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Pick A Struggle with Keisha A RiversHow 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.
2020-06-2829 min
Equipped For Change®Change is an ACTION word with Keisha A RiversChange 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!
2020-06-2529 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Do the Deep Work of Change with Keisha A RiversWhen 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.
2020-06-2129 min
Equipped For Change®When Words Get In The Way with Keisha A RiversChange 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.
2020-06-1830 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Are we there yet?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.
2020-06-1429 min
Equipped For Change®Change is a Marathon NOT a Sprint!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.
2020-06-1130 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Leveraging The Teachable Moment with Keisha A RiversThe 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.
2020-06-0730 min
Equipped For Change®The DEI Journey with guest Atena HenschDiversity, 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.
2020-06-0431 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: 5 Ways to Wield Your PrivilegePrivilege 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.
2020-05-3130 min
Equipped For Change®3 Steps to Having Difficult Conversations with Keisha A RiversDifficult 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.
2020-05-2830 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Your Giraffe Pimp Moment with Keisha A RiversWords 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.
2020-05-2430 min
Equipped For Change®Shifting Recruiting for Change with guest Divan GamalielDynamic 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.
2020-05-2132 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Who are you in a crisis?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...
2020-05-1730 min
Equipped For Change®Building Remote Connections in A Virtual World with Shalini NagAs 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.
2020-05-1328 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: Don’t quit...PIVOT!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...
2020-05-1030 min
Equipped For Change®The Living Organization with guest Norman WolfeNo 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...
2020-05-0733 min
Equipped For Change®Equipped for Change: What does it mean to be equipped?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.
2020-05-0329 min
Equipped For Change®Put Your Thinking Cap On! with Keisha A RiversWhen 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...
2020-04-3030 min
Equipped For Change®Released & Ready: From Triage to TrustNavigating 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...
2020-04-2630 min
Equipped For Change®Cracking the Culture Code In A Crisis with Nicole TurnerIn 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...
2020-04-2329 min
Equipped For Change®Released & Ready: Make the Shift!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.
2020-04-1930 min
Equipped For Change®Making DEI Practical with guest Dr. Nika WhiteDiversity, 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.
2020-04-1633 min
Equipped For Change®Released & Ready: It’s Okay to Be HumanWhen 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.
2020-04-1230 min
Equipped For Change®Get Ready to Shock Your Potential! with guest Michael SherlockWe 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.
2020-04-0933 min
Equipped For Change®Released & Ready: Are you preparing for your ”new” normal?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...
2020-04-0530 min
Equipped For Change®Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethinking the Way You Work with guest Kanika TolverMaking 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.
2020-04-0229 min
Equipped For Change®Released & Ready: Learn to R.E.S.T.!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.!
2020-03-2929 min
Equipped For Change®Building A BeYOUtiful Life with guest Sabrina FisherWe'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!
2020-03-2529 min
Equipped For Change®Released & Ready: Say YES to your gifts!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...
2020-03-2229 min
Equipped For Change®Lead From the Heart with Guest Mark CrowleyHeart-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...
2020-03-1931 min
Equipped For Change®Released & Ready: Embrace the Stillness with Keisha A RiversI'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...
2020-03-1530 min
Equipped For Change®Get the Memo: Securing Your Seat with guest Minda HartsThere 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...
2020-03-1229 min
Equipped For Change®Finding Your Yes Sisters with Angelia White“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 rel...
2020-03-0431 min
Equipped For Change®Live Fearlessly with Lisa McDonaldOur 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.
2020-02-2232 min
Equipped For Change®From Burnout 2 Sustainability with Davida GinterLeaders 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.
2020-02-2030 min
Equipped For Change®Becoming A Leader Worth Following with Jon RennieIf 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.
2020-02-1327 min
Equipped For Change®The Power of Reinvention with Margo LovettWe 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.
2020-02-0629 min
Equipped For Change®Why Mentorship? with Al DemmingIn 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.
2020-01-3029 min
Equipped For Change®Is it REAL change or just ”show and tell”? with Keisha A RiversWhen 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...
2020-01-2330 min
Equipped For Change®Change is NOT One Size Fits All with Keisha A RiversWe'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.
2020-01-1630 min
Equipped For Change®Embrace the Discomfort! with Keisha A RiversNo 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...
2020-01-0930 min
Equipped For Change®Create the Mindset, Toolset & Skillset to ROCK Your Next Level! with Guest Pat RoquePat 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!
2020-01-0235 min
Equipped For Change®Change or Chaos? You Decide! with Keisha A RiversAre 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.
2019-12-1930 min
Equipped For Change®Building Relationships Through Engagement with Cherise WalkerBuilding 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.
2019-12-1226 min
Equipped For Change®Creating a Legacy of Leadership with Keisha A RiversEveryone 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.
2019-12-0529 min
Equipped For Change®Flashback: Leadership Lessons from First Graders with Keisha A RiversLeadership 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.
2019-11-2831 min
Equipped For Change®The Power of Reinvention: Embracing Change to Create Success with Keisha A RiversIt'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.
2019-11-2130 min
Equipped For Change®Mindset Shift: Regret Nothing! with Keisha A RiversThere 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...
2019-11-1430 min
Equipped For Change®Are They REALLY Committed to YOUR Growth? with Keisha A RiversToday 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...
2019-11-0730 min
Equipped For Change®Win-Win Doesn’t Mean Gimme-Gimme with Keisha A RiversBuilding 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.
2019-10-3130 min
Equipped For Change®Mic-Side Chat: Do You Really See Me? with Keisha A RiversRecently 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...
2019-10-2430 min
Equipped For Change®What’s Your SWOT? with Keisha A RiversPersonal 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.
2019-10-1730 min
Equipped For Change®Surviving Toxic Work Culture with Nicole L TurnerToxic 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...
2019-10-0930 min
Equipped For Change®Is it Compliance or Commitment? with Keisha A RiversWe'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.
2019-10-0330 min
Equipped For Change®Evicting the Element of Fear with Keisha A RiversThe 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 mindse...
2019-09-2629 min
Equipped For Change®Mic Side Chat: Do you have tunnel vision? with Keisha A RiversHaving 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.
2019-09-1930 min
Equipped For Change®Know Thyself: Learning, Leadership & Growth with Keisha A RiversSo 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.
2019-09-1329 min
Equipped For Change®Creating a Culture of Leadership with Keisha A RiversLeadership 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.
2019-09-0630 min
Equipped For Change®Asking the right questions with Keisha A RiversIn 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.
2019-08-3030 min
Equipped For Change®The Voices in Your Head with Keisha A RiversWe 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 ins...
2019-08-2329 min
Equipped For Change®Advance your career by managing your money with Sonya Smith ValentineBeing 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!
2019-08-0928 min
Equipped For Change®Inspiring Improv with Caitlin DragoSo 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.
2019-08-0227 min
Equipped For Change®What were you thinking?! with Keisha A RiversSo 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.
2019-07-2630 min
Equipped For Change®Solving Your Productivity Problems w/Keisha A RiversHow 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.
2019-07-1923 min
Equipped For Change®Why are we so afraid of failure? with Keisha A RiversFailure 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.
2019-07-1230 min
Equipped For Change®It it training or it is learning? with Keisha A RiversSo 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.
2019-07-0530 min
Equipped For Change®Stone Soup: What’s in yours? with Keisha A RiversFar 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.
2019-06-2830 min
Equipped For Change®What do I do when they just won’t listen?! with Keisha A RiversHaving 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.
2019-06-2129 min
Equipped For Change®Mic-Side Chat: What impact are you making? with Keisha A RiversFor 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?".
2019-06-1429 min
Equipped For Change®Helping Your Leadership Teams Find Their Truth with Heather YoungerIn 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.
2019-06-0733 min
Equipped For Change®Setting POWER Goals with Scott McCarthySo 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!
2019-05-3131 min
Equipped For Change®What’s Your Learning Language? with Keisha A RiversWhen 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.
2019-05-2430 min
Equipped For Change®Being Diverse About Diversity with Keisha A RiversWhen 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...
2019-05-1730 min
Equipped For Change®Leadership: What’s the Big Deal? with Keisha A RiversWe 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.
2019-05-1030 min
Equipped For Change®Say Hello to YOU 2.0 with Keisha A RiversSo 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.
2019-04-2731 min
Equipped For Change®Why Should I Care About My Hair? with Keisha A RiversJoin 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.
2019-04-2640 min
Equipped For Change®Reclaiming Your Voice with Keisha A RiversFar 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.
2019-04-1926 min
Equipped For Change®Are You Powering Up Your People? w/ Keisha A RiversCompanies 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.
2019-04-1224 min
Equipped For Change®Are your teams solving problems or designing solutions?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.
2019-04-0523 min
Equipped For Change®Are You Showing Up As Your WHOLE Self?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...
2019-03-2818 min
Equipped For Change®Moving From Us to We: Building a Community of Collaboration with Keisha A RiversWhen 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...
2019-03-2130 min
Equipped For Change®Sweeping Out The Leadership Fuzzies with Keisha A RiversWe'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!
2019-03-1423 min
Equipped For Change®Leading from an Island with Keisha A RiversNo 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.
2019-03-0824 min
Equipped For Change®The AGCs of Success with Keisha A RiversSuccess 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!
2019-03-0122 min
Equipped For Change®What do you want? with Keisha A RiversWhat'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.
2019-02-2225 min