<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Burning Bush Learning Labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igniting faith-driven leaders for lasting impact.]]></description><link>https://www.kespeaks.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:02:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kespeaks.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Meeting Before the Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trust shapes more than relationships. It determines how quickly risks surface, how honestly information travels, and whether leaders receive the truth while there is still time to act.]]></description><link>https://www.kespeaks.com/post/the-meeting-before-the-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a871f7d023ad9e6d7fcedd3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aba8cb_52970dc30f2f4b46a5f9e89e30f26a09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen R. Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Under Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure doesn't simply test leadership. It reveals the habits, assumptions, and responses that have been practiced over time. This article explores how leaders build trust, accountability, and psychological safety when the stakes are highest.]]></description><link>https://www.kespeaks.com/post/leadership-under-pressure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79c134bb2b410376b8a89d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aba8cb_2db2598a85d54bb49a74a3af28b2468e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen R. Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Efficiency Misses the Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Processes often look inefficient until you understand the experience behind them. Drawing on an early career lesson, this article explores why lasting transformation begins by understanding the knowledge, judgment, and relationships embedded in the work before deciding what should change.]]></description><link>https://www.kespeaks.com/post/when-efficiency-misses-the-point</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70d5f174653e170f8bbe97</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:09:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aba8cb_9922c2894e64414393c002bc018d721a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen R. Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Human Work of Transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every wave of technology promises transformation, but lasting change depends on more than implementation. Drawing on decades of experience leading enterprise transformation, this article explores why AI adoption is ultimately a leadership challenge—one that requires organizations to redesign not only processes and technology, but also the human experience surrounding them.]]></description><link>https://www.kespeaks.com/post/the-human-work-of-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70b427c3af0cdf3ae70d80</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aba8cb_8817504113ed4a1d91aa18485d211503~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_793,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen R. Edwards</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>