KAREN LAWSON
PRESIDENT
LAWSON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP, MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Education: bachelor's degree in English, Mount Union College; master's degree in English, University of Akron; Ph.D. in adult and organizational development, Temple University
Primary job function: management consultant, executive coach and professional speaker
Company description: organization and managementdevelopment consulting firm offering custom-designed leadership-development training programs, executive coaching, facilitation and team-building, as well as a number of printed learning resources.
Most influential role model: My father, a journalist, taught me the love of words. I also learned from him the importance of professional integrity and being true to your principles and values.
Favorite quote: "As leaders, we hold the lives of others in our hands. These hands need to be gentle and caring and always available for support." - Ken Blanchard
Primary professional/community affiliations: National Speakers Association; American Society for Training and Development; Philadelphia Human Resource Planning Group; Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Business Arts and Business Council
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED: My mother frequently says "Your word is your bond," stressing the importance of honoring commitments and building trust by doing what you say you will do.
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