Kristine Kern

Kristine Kern is the co-founder of Realize, a company focused on team building and leadership development.12 She is an executive coach and expert on teams, with a particular fascination for human dynamics in team settings.1

Professional Background

Kristine's career journey includes:

• Co-founding Realize in 20211
• Working as a principal consultant with Patrick Lencioni's Table Group for over 10 years, where she helped hundreds of teams align both behaviorally and strategically14
• Serving as Director of Business Development at Inc. magazine from 2010 to 20124
• Experience in media, including leadership roles during times of expansion (at Wired magazine in 1999) and contraction (at Inc. magazine in 2008)1

Expertise and Approach

Kristine is known for:

• Her quick-witted and smart approach to leadership development1
• The ability to speak honestly with kindness1
• Being action-oriented and having a knack for unpacking subtleties in behavior1
• A passion for helping leaders improve their leadership skills1
• Coaching leaders and teams, particularly in fast-moving entrepreneurial businesses3

Education

Kristine's educational background includes:

• MBAs from Columbia University and UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business12
• A bachelor's degree from California State University at Fullerton1

Current Work

At Realize, Kristine focuses on team building, leadership development, and coaching.23 She is also involved in discussions about power dynamics in teams and organizations.5

Personal

Originally from California, Kristine currently lives and works in both Oakland and New York City.1