R. Karl Hebenstreit, Ph.D., PCC, PHR
@rkarlh.bsky.social
Leadership/Motivational Speaker, Author, Certified Executive Coach, and Leadership/Team/Organization Development Consultant, Enneagram Practitioner
www.performandfunction.com
http://linkedin.com/in/rkarlhebenstrei
www.performandfunction.com
http://linkedin.com/in/rkarlhebenstrei
Thank you, Authority Magazine for interviewing me for your feature on emotional intelligence!
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R. Karl Hebenstreit of Perform & Function: Emotional Intelligence; What It Is, Why It Is So…
Keep an open, curious mind, genuinely and authentically questioning why people are seeing things differently from you, with the idea that…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thank you, Authority Magazine for interviewing me for your feature on emotional intelligence!
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Nice reminder about the true reason for and purpose of 1:1s and how to make them meaningful for both parties. And in total alignment with "Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals!"
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How To Flip The Script For More Effective One-On-Ones
Shifting the conversation from what the leader needs to cover to what a team member wants to talk about can dramatically change the quality of a one-on-one discussion.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Nice reminder about the true reason for and purpose of 1:1s and how to make them meaningful for both parties. And in total alignment with "Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals!"
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Thrilled to announce the revamp and relaunch of my business's website at www.PerformandFunction.com. Check out the slick new look, feel, and navigation, all courtesy of Dr. Sean Ferri, PsyD of instagram.com/jsmediaps/ ! Couldn't be happier with the outcome!
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December 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Thrilled to announce the revamp and relaunch of my business's website at www.PerformandFunction.com. Check out the slick new look, feel, and navigation, all courtesy of Dr. Sean Ferri, PsyD of instagram.com/jsmediaps/ ! Couldn't be happier with the outcome!
www.performandfunction.com
www.performandfunction.com
Amazon put "Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals" on special during their Black Friday sales. Get it now for only $12 (instead of $16; that's 25% off!) as a holiday gift for yourself or any new/aspiring/existing people manager on your list!
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November 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Amazon put "Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals" on special during their Black Friday sales. Get it now for only $12 (instead of $16; that's 25% off!) as a holiday gift for yourself or any new/aspiring/existing people manager on your list!
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It's happening again - for the FOURTH time, after taking a day off for Thanksgiving! Who's on board? (No, I really mean, literally, who's on board the Celebrity Equinox right now, and coming to my next new session tomorrow?).
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It's happening again - for the FOURTH time, after taking a day off for Thanksgiving! Who's on board? (No, I really mean, literally, who's on board the Celebrity Equinox right now, and coming to my next new session tomorrow?).
And I'm certain (because I've seen it!) that this applies cross-industry/sector/discipline.
How Emotional Intelligence Can Foster Resilience And Patient Satisfaction In Healthcare
Emotional intelligence training can drive improved patient care and increased resilience. At MD Anderson, this impact is measured, studied, and published in peer-reviewed journals.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
And I'm certain (because I've seen it!) that this applies cross-industry/sector/discipline.
It's happening! Who's on board? (No, I really mean who's on board the Celebrity Equinox right now, and coming to my session tomorrow?).
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It's happening! Who's on board? (No, I really mean who's on board the Celebrity Equinox right now, and coming to my session tomorrow?).
Check out my first official Truity article on optimizing your next networking event (with insights from the Enneagram) to be more inclusive and effective!
The Networking Remix: How to Build and Run Networking Events That Work For Every Enneagram Type
Here’s a thought to get us started: despite their good intentions, networking mixers rarely live up to their purpose, or even name. They don’t do much for networking—or for mixing. Let’s talk about wh...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Check out my first official Truity article on optimizing your next networking event (with insights from the Enneagram) to be more inclusive and effective!
And all of this is predicated on shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance ...
Collaboration Vs. Competition: Why Now Is The Time To Uncompete
The time has come to step out of the fog of competitive anxiety. If you take a long-term view, it always makes sense to uncompete.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
And all of this is predicated on shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance ...
Thank you Peter Baron for your bravery and vulnerability on your podcast, as we discussed the Enneagram and application to individual growth/development, as well as to schools!
The Science (and Soul) of Great Teams
Learn how the Enneagram helps school leaders build emotionally intelligent teams and move beyond the Golden Rule to authentic collaboration.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Thank you Peter Baron for your bravery and vulnerability on your podcast, as we discussed the Enneagram and application to individual growth/development, as well as to schools!
Michael Hudson's concept of "creating spaces for dialogue; don't impose narrative" seems more appropos and crucial than ever. Check out his Forbes article for some of the other ideas he has brought together to mend foundational trust. What resonates for you?
Love, Leadership, & Organizational Trust: Mending The Social Contract
How leaders can rebuild organizational trust by mending the social contract—creating safe havens where people can face uncertainty together.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Michael Hudson's concept of "creating spaces for dialogue; don't impose narrative" seems more appropos and crucial than ever. Check out his Forbes article for some of the other ideas he has brought together to mend foundational trust. What resonates for you?
Some great pointers from HBR's Rebecca Knight, and I'd recommend starting with #4 before the others, as you may not be able to answer the other questions without your employees' insights first.
Employee Discontent Is on the Rise. Here’s What to Do About It.
Recent data shows that discontent is a growing problem in today’s workplaces. While budget constraints, corporate policies, and market conditions are often beyond your reach, you can control how you l...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Some great pointers from HBR's Rebecca Knight, and I'd recommend starting with #4 before the others, as you may not be able to answer the other questions without your employees' insights first.
Glad to see the Enneagram made this list ... although those who know me or work with me know this is not an unusual tactic for me!
#enneagram #thehowandwhy #takingcareofbusinesswiththeenneagram #performandfunction
#enneagram #thehowandwhy #takingcareofbusinesswiththeenneagram #performandfunction
19 Unusual Tactics Business Coaches Employ In Their Practices
While tactics like journaling and visualization are often used to help clients move toward goals, some coaches take less conventional approaches—and drive real results.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Glad to see the Enneagram made this list ... although those who know me or work with me know this is not an unusual tactic for me!
#enneagram #thehowandwhy #takingcareofbusinesswiththeenneagram #performandfunction
#enneagram #thehowandwhy #takingcareofbusinesswiththeenneagram #performandfunction
Gratitude to Denise Griffitts for her thoroughly-planned and expertly-executed interview this morning on her top podcast! Always a fun and thought-provoking conversation with her!
Explicit Expectations from Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit
In this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio, Denise Griffitts welcomes Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit, an organizational psychologist and leadership coa...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Gratitude to Denise Griffitts for her thoroughly-planned and expertly-executed interview this morning on her top podcast! Always a fun and thought-provoking conversation with her!
In honor of Women's Day in Vietnam, Happy Women's Day to every woman around the world! Thank you Noi Ha Nguyen & Vivien for putting this together (my take is right before the 2 hour mark). Let's all celebrate & emulate the women in our lives, their superpowers, & how they make the world better!
How the World Came Together to Celebrate Women’s Strength - Món quà nhân ngày Phụ nữ Việt Nam
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October 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In honor of Women's Day in Vietnam, Happy Women's Day to every woman around the world! Thank you Noi Ha Nguyen & Vivien for putting this together (my take is right before the 2 hour mark). Let's all celebrate & emulate the women in our lives, their superpowers, & how they make the world better!
The Portuguese version of "Nina and the Really, Really Tough Decision" (teaching self-awareness, empathy, & integration of diverse worldviews, perspectives, & motivations to our children) is now available on Amazon! Obrigado to Antonio Cordeiro for translating to make this happen!
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October 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Portuguese version of "Nina and the Really, Really Tough Decision" (teaching self-awareness, empathy, & integration of diverse worldviews, perspectives, & motivations to our children) is now available on Amazon! Obrigado to Antonio Cordeiro for translating to make this happen!
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More reasons to take the leap of faith, follow the Pareto Principle of 80% is good enough (in most cases), and the Agile best practices of constant iteration. Fixating on perfection and complete certainty are elusive and unattainable goals, yielding exasperation, exhaustion, and failure ...
Why Innovation Favors First Movers
First movers enjoy a series of compounding advantages. Here is why they win, and what individuals, teams and organizations can do to get the long-term payoff themselves.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
More reasons to take the leap of faith, follow the Pareto Principle of 80% is good enough (in most cases), and the Agile best practices of constant iteration. Fixating on perfection and complete certainty are elusive and unattainable goals, yielding exasperation, exhaustion, and failure ...
"The takeaway here is clear: diversity in roles is key to providing the right balance. You need a mix of skills and perspectives to really make your team shine."
What's your take on these Enneagram energy/perspectives?
Harmonizers: 2/9
Achievers: 3
Trailblazers: 4/7
Stabilizers: 1/5/6
Directors: 8
What's your take on these Enneagram energy/perspectives?
Harmonizers: 2/9
Achievers: 3
Trailblazers: 4/7
Stabilizers: 1/5/6
Directors: 8
How to curate a winning team
In an excerpt from his new book, bestselling author Mark Murphy explains five different roles on teams and how they work.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"The takeaway here is clear: diversity in roles is key to providing the right balance. You need a mix of skills and perspectives to really make your team shine."
What's your take on these Enneagram energy/perspectives?
Harmonizers: 2/9
Achievers: 3
Trailblazers: 4/7
Stabilizers: 1/5/6
Directors: 8
What's your take on these Enneagram energy/perspectives?
Harmonizers: 2/9
Achievers: 3
Trailblazers: 4/7
Stabilizers: 1/5/6
Directors: 8
Fascinating read on what used to affectionately be referred to as the "double-headed monster" co-leadership model - and how to make it work!
When Two Leaders Are Better Than One
As business complexity increases, more organizations will experiment with co-leadership models that allow pairs of CEOs or other executives to divide the cognitive and operational loads of their roles...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Fascinating read on what used to affectionately be referred to as the "double-headed monster" co-leadership model - and how to make it work!
Some really good universal recommendations from HBR ... AND don't overlook the most important part: appealing to and addressing each individual team member's motivational needs, leveraging insights from their Enneagram types via 1:1 coaching and check-ins.
Our Favorite Management Tips on Motivating Your Team
Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. Here are seven of our favorite tips on motivating people, covering topics like resetting a team that’s l...
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September 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Some really good universal recommendations from HBR ... AND don't overlook the most important part: appealing to and addressing each individual team member's motivational needs, leveraging insights from their Enneagram types via 1:1 coaching and check-ins.
Always proud of and grateful for my alma mater (twice!) and how it prepared me for and shaped my career and future! Thank you, Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations and Catherine Mobilian, for featuring me in this article about my journey.
SMLR Alumni Spotlight: Karl Hebenstreit
From SMLR Grad to Solopreneur Early Struggles and Academic Pursuits After graduating with an undergraduate degree in HR, this alum faced the challenge of not securing an HR position. Instead of giving...
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September 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Always proud of and grateful for my alma mater (twice!) and how it prepared me for and shaped my career and future! Thank you, Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations and Catherine Mobilian, for featuring me in this article about my journey.
200,000+ downloads for the new "Beyond Blind Blaming" podcast??? You must be onto something that's resonating, Kevin St. Clergy! Thank you for including me in the conversation and the journey!
How the Enneagram Unlocks Leadership Potential and Transforms Your Team | R. Karl Hebenstreit
Podcast Episode · Beyond Blind Blaming · 09/23/2025 · 39m
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September 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
200,000+ downloads for the new "Beyond Blind Blaming" podcast??? You must be onto something that's resonating, Kevin St. Clergy! Thank you for including me in the conversation and the journey!
Thank you, Philip La Duke and Authority Magazine for interviewing me in your latest series! This topic was my Ph.D. dissertation, and I was thrilled to be able to put it to good use ...
R. Karl Hebenstreit On The Labor Shortage & The 5 Things We Must Do To Attract & Retain Great…
An Interview with Phil La Duke
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September 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Thank you, Philip La Duke and Authority Magazine for interviewing me in your latest series! This topic was my Ph.D. dissertation, and I was thrilled to be able to put it to good use ...
Thank you for including my perspective on ethical influence, HR Spotlight! To paraphrase Avenue Q, "[T]here's a fine, fine line between" (ethical) influence and manipulation ...
Influence with Integrity: Revelations from HR’s Ethical Playbook - HRSpotlight
How companies are navigating the stress test of their DEI commitments amid financial and political pressures.
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September 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thank you for including my perspective on ethical influence, HR Spotlight! To paraphrase Avenue Q, "[T]here's a fine, fine line between" (ethical) influence and manipulation ...
The operationalized concept of EQ has been around for over 50 years, and humanity is still struggling to grasp its importance and relevance ...
What is emotional intelligence, and why is it crucial in the workplace
Harvard psychologist breaks down why employers are increasingly seeking out workers with intuitive as well as analytical skills.
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August 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The operationalized concept of EQ has been around for over 50 years, and humanity is still struggling to grasp its importance and relevance ...