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Lessons in Leadership: What My Managers Taught Me
Managers are crucial for employee engagement, serving as coaches and mentors who share their knowledge and experiences to help employees...
Caroline Kim
Apr 255 min read


What I've Been Up To: A New Project!
I can’t believe it’s already been six weeks since I left Google for a year of exploration and experimentation ! So far, I am loving the...
Caroline Kim
Apr 202 min read
Fun with AI: NotebookLM Podcasts
Have you tried Google's NotebookLM AI tool yet? It was one of my favorite AI tools to use for learning during my last year at Google,...
Caroline Kim
Mar 294 min read


My 'No More Strangers' Episode
A few weeks ago, my friend J.T. Erickson came over for brunch and then we recorded a conversation for his new podcast, No More Strangers...
Caroline Kim
Mar 261 min read


Personal Stories: Advocacy and Mentorship
In my current period of transition, I’m seizing the opportunity to reflect on my career and share some pivotal stories and lessons I’ve...
Caroline Kim
Mar 213 min read


Why I Quit My Job
It’s been a week full of excitement and reflection since I departed from Google after 18 years. It was a huge decision, and I've been...
Caroline Kim
Mar 146 min read


Closing a Chapter
Yesterday was my last day working at Google. March 26 would have been my 18th Googleversary. I plan to share more soon about how I came...
Caroline Kim
Mar 84 min read


So You Want to Be a Manager, Part 2: Challenges and Real Talk
Are you thinking about becoming a manager or new to the role? It's a challenging yet rewarding position. Last time , we explored the core...
Caroline Kim
Feb 216 min read


So You Want To Be a Manager: The Essentials
I’ve been a manager for most of my career, and while I find it incredibly rewarding, I spent many years building proficiency and...
Caroline Kim
Jan 294 min read


Values vs. Goals: The Journey Matters
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to reflect. It's important to look back on 2024 and consider not only our results, but also...
Caroline Kim
Dec 29, 20244 min read


'Tis the Season for Kindness and Empathy
It’s Christmas Eve today, so I’ll keep this brief. I wanted to share a bold idea from The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a...
Caroline Kim
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Incrementalism: Achieving Big Things, Little by Little
As we approach the end of the year, the demands of work and life can leave us feeling busier and more tired than usual. It's often during...
Caroline Kim
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Shedding Your Leaves
Fall has arrived here in the Bay Area — the kids are settled into their school routines, there's a slight chill in the morning and...
Caroline Kim
Oct 21, 20243 min read


The Power of Storytelling
Several years ago, I decided that in order to be taken seriously as a leader, I needed to conquer my fear of public speaking. I focused...
Caroline Kim
Sep 29, 20245 min read


How to Make Good Decisions
Decisions. They bombard us daily. Some are easy, instinctive. Others leave us paralyzed. The question is: how do you decide? And how can...
Caroline Kim
Aug 25, 20244 min read


Life After Lectures, Part 2
Kadija Samura and I continue our conversation about life, career, and navigating the transition from academia to the corporate world.
Kadija Samura and Caroline Kim
Aug 5, 202411 min read


Life after Lectures, Part 1
What does it really take to navigate the transition from academia to the corporate world? Join me as I delve into a candid conversation...
Kadija Samura and Caroline Kim
Jul 30, 20249 min read


All You Need is One
I have a phrase I often repeat to coaching clients who are overwhelmed and discouraged by seemingly insurmountable odds in their job...
Caroline Kim
Jun 28, 20243 min read


Burnout Resources
Following up on my burnout story from last week, I wanted to share some of the resources that I found most helpful during my recovery....
Caroline Kim
May 27, 20245 min read


Oops!...I Did It Again - Burnout Part Deux
As Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on personal struggles, I wanted to share the second chapter of my burnout story, which...
Caroline Kim
May 17, 20248 min read
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