Karen McGraw

Karen L. McGraw is a 5th-generation Texan with Chickasaw Indian heritage who enjoys writing and developing new ideas and methodologies to add value to individuals and organizations. She has worked as an organizational consultant for 30 years, helping clients achieve desired outcomes through coaching, training, process refinements, and change projects. Nicknamed "The Performance Doc" for her long-standing work in performance improvement, Karen has worked with Dennis Mankin, co-author of Breaking Tape, over the last decade.

Karen began her love of writing in the 6th grade, composing skits that were performed by her class. She has authored or co-authored several books for the college market, over 50 articles, and countless technical documentation, but she is most proud of Breaking Tape, a book she believes can change people's lives.

Karen manages Silver Bear Group, www.silverbeargroup.com, a business and performance consulting firm. She resides in Denton, Texas with her husband and rescued pets.