Navigating Obstacles and Building High-Performing Teams with Karen Gordon, Founder of Simpli5

In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, Susan Sly talks to Karen Gordon, Founder of Simpli5. Karen shares her journey from managing a thriving business with $1 million in monthly revenue to navigating that customer's bankruptcy. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance and strategic pivoting.
Karen shares the practical implications of cognitive diversity. She discusses the importance of understanding one's strengths and actively seeking out and surrounding oneself with diverse individuals who possess complementary skills and perspectives. She explains this is the key to building high-performing teams that foster collaboration and innovation.
Karen and Susan discuss balancing work and family responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout and the role of flexibility in fostering a supportive work environment. Karen shares her experience managing her company while dealing with her daughter and husband's cancer diagnosis. They also address gender disparities in entrepreneurship, particularly women's challenges in securing funding.
Tune in to be inspired by Karen's resilience and gain actionable insights on leading with passion, embracing flexibility, and harnessing the power of diverse teams to drive high performance.
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Karen Gordon, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Simpli5, is a dynamic force in the corporate world. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, she has dedicated her career to transforming workplace cultures through collaboration and team performance. Recognized as a leader and influencer, Karen is a two-time Inc. 500 Honoree, an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, and has been featured in Dallas Top 25. Her expertise has appeared in publications such as The CEO Magazine, Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur. Her TEDx talk on "The Myth of Difficult People" underscores her thought leadership in navigating complex workplace dynamics.
Under Karen’s leadership, Simpli5 has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, universities, healthcare organizations, and non-profits to foster environments that celebrate cognitive diversity. Her innovative platform has significantly enhanced the working lives of individuals across industries, leading to more productive organizations.
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