From the desk of Karl Bimshas Hi Reader, If you prefer, you can listen here. Beyond Vengeance and Denial What frustrates people is others' lack of accountability. Getting away with something once is a lucky break, twice is an annoyance, thrice is an injustice, four or more times is an abomination. This is where it becomes dangerous because the thirst for vengeance grows. But vengeance does not heal a wrong. Only justice can do that. And justice, whether legal, political, poetic, or moral, is...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Fall Into Leadership Some of you are clinging to summer. I am NOT. As we get a jump start on Autumn, here are a few happenings Karl Bimshas Consulting is involved with that might interest you. SparkLab Summit Join us for the next SparkLab Summit on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at The Nexus Theatre at the University of San Diego. This hands-on workshop is designed to help individuals find clarity, confidence, and connection in their work. Are you ready...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Refuse to Drift A dear friend shared a sunset photo from Skaket Beach a few weeks ago. It’s one of the rare spots on Cape Cod where you can watch the sun sink directly into the ocean, something West Coasters often take for granted. The image stays with me, not just because of its beauty, but because it reminded me of a rhythm I’ve been missing. I miss Augusts spent with my dad in South Orleans. There was always that peculiar mix of relaxed calm and anticipation as lazy afternoons...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Whether you’re an individual contributor seeking to increase your influence, a small business leader refining your leadership style, or a thoughtful manager aligning your team for better results, this event provides a practical roadmap to amplify your impact. Download.pdf REGISTER NOW I hope to see you there on September 13, 2025! -Karl Karl Bimshas Leadership Advisor | Writer KARL BIMSHAS CONSULTING 1-858-583-2302
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Effective leaders don’t lead on their own. They surround themselves with sharp, driven peers who help them think bigger, act bolder, and stay accountable. That’s why I’m launching Executive Mind Masters — a mastermind for leaders who want clarity, confidence, and control, without distractions or wasted time. If you’re ready to strengthen your leadership and surround yourself with other driven leaders, I encourage you to review the details and apply. TELL ME MORE → Best, -Karl Karl...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Insecure Leaders Need You to Doubt Yourself from Reflections on Leadership People misunderstand power. They assume the loudest voice in the room is the strongest and confuse confidence with control. They think leadership is being the smartest, the best, or the most unflinching presence on the org chart. Continue reading → You feel you should be further ahead. You’re holding everything together, but it’s getting heavier. Continue reading → Two paths. One standard. You choose....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Two paths. One standard. You choose. I don’t believe in hoarding knowledge. I don’t believe in locking up the ladder and then blaming people for not climbing. And I don’t believe in extracting every dollar from a new leader before they've even had a chance to stand up straight. What I do believe in is this: If you’re ambitious, principled, maybe even a little scrappy, you should still have access to systems that raise your leadership standard. So I built the Karl Bimshas Leadership...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Leadership Is Broken A Three-Part Series on the State of Leadership We need to acknowledge that leadership is broken. Across industries, institutions, and nations, confidence in leadership has dropped sharply. Trust is low. Belief is broken. People are worn out. Why? Continue reading → You can’t lead if you won’t be held accountable. Full stop. Continue reading → Leadership breaks when people forget where they’re going, ignore where they are, or lose control over what they’re...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Many years ago, I developed a quirky habit of writing an annual Fourth of July essay. Some years for private consumption and reflection, some years public, like my 2007 essay, which was published as a letter to the editor in the Boston Globe. Below is this year's entry into the catalog. Beyond Myth: Reclaiming American Patriotism As we mark, acknowledge, and celebrate 249 years since the birth of the United States, it is right to recall that the Founding Fathers, those venerated...
2 months ago • 2 min read