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Karin Martino

Karin Martino

Karin Martino is the founder of Spark Engagement, a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach and Q12 Engagement Champion. With a background in education and leadership development, Karin helps organizations and individuals unlock their strengths, improve employee engagement, and lead with clarity and confidence.

You Can't Create Psychological Safety for Others Until You Do This for Yourself

We talk endlessly about creating psychological safety for our teams - building cultures where people feel comfortable...

Stop Throwing Money at Employee Experience (and Hoping Something Sticks)

For the past decade, organizations have poured millions of dollars into improving the employee experience (EX). New...

Rethinking Team Size: Why Leadership Matters More Than Numbers

When I was teaching, there was an ongoing debate about what the optimal class size was. It became even more complicated...

AI and Your Natural Talents: Part 2 - Using AI to Compensate Where You Need Support

Quick note: When I refer to AI in this post, I’m talking about AI tools powered by large language models like ChatGPT,...

AI and Your Natural Talents: Part 1 - Using AI to Strengthen What You Already Do Well

Quick note: When I refer to AI in this post, I’m talking about AI tools powered by large language models like ChatGPT,...

How Knowing What We're NOT Good At Makes Us Stronger

The best leaders I’ve worked with openly and honestly share the areas where they’re not as strong. They model humility...

Clear Expectations: Good for Employees, Customers, and Business

I recently walked into a small clothing boutique at just the right moment—right as a manager was training a new...

How Much of a Salary Increase Would it Take for You to Leave Your Job?

How much of a salary increase would it take for you to leave your job? That “number” may reveal something about your...

 

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