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Karla Brandau

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Karla Brandau is a thought leader in management and team building techniques. She trains managers to improve their relationship with the employees to earn their gift of discretionary effort. She specializes in personalities, communication skills, leadership principles. She is the CEO of Workplace Power Institute and has educated mangers with her proven leadership principles in companies such as Motorola, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Panasonic, and BYD America.

She has a degree in education and is a Certified Speaking Professional, an earned designation given by National Speakers Association. Karla’s book, How to Earn the Gift of Discretionary Effort, teaches managers how to be the leader people CHOOSE to follow, not have to follow because of their position on the organizational chart.

Live Webinars

Storytelling In The Workplace: Fostering A Healthy, Vibrant Corporate ...

  • Thursday, July 24, 2025
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
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How to Talk to Co-Workers: Proven Tips and Strategies for Building Be ...

  • Friday, July 18, 2025
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
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Navigating Difficult Conversations with Coworkers as a Manager

  • Friday, June 27, 2025
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
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ChatGPT for HR in 2025: What Can ChatGPT Do?

  • Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
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