Karin & David’s Leadership Articles
Chaos at Work and the One Sentence of Leadership Advice That Changed Everything
What to do when chaos at leaves you feeling stuck I was newly promoted into an HR role when the merger hit. Reporting lines shifted overnight....
So… Who’s Leading This Matrixed Team? Asking for a Friend
Make your matrixed team easier to lead, one conversation at a time. You’re leading a matrixed team, and it feels like no one’s really in...
I Accidently Got Promoted and Became the Boss, Now What? #AskingForAFriend
Leadership Wasn't the Plan, But Here You Are You didn’t campaign for this promotion. You weren’t trying to climb anything. But here you are—a...
Prioritize Peers: The Habit That Turns Good Colleagues into True Teammates
High-performing teams prioritize being helpful Prioritizing peers is the habit that took me (Karin) longer to learn than any of the other habits...
The Overlooked Signal That Makes a Business Mentor Invest in You
Distinguish yourself with your business mentor by doing one thing most won't You didn’t build your career alone, and you won’t get where you’re...
Create Ownership: The Habit That Turns Talk Into Commitment
Most teams don’t struggle with ideas—they struggle with ownership and follow-through You’ve been in the meeting. The meeting seems productive,...
David Dye’s Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast
4 Skills Guaranteed to Attract Mentors and Build Your Career
Ever wonder why some people seem to attract mentors who go above and beyond for them… while you’re stuck hoping your last “thank you” email was...
How to Stop a Hidden Cancer Eating Away at Your Team’s Productivity
Episode 330: What’s the hidden habit that silently sabotages your team’s productivity—and are you accidentally feeding it? If you’ve ever sensed...
4 Leadership Skills to Help Your Team Make Better Decisions
Episode 329: Do your team’s decisions ever feel stuck in endless meetings—or worse, made too quickly without the right input? If you’ve ever...
Karin Hurt’s ASKING FOR A FRIEND VLOG
So… Who’s Leading This Matrixed Team? Asking for a Friend
Make your matrixed team easier to lead, one conversation at a time. You’re leading a matrixed team, and it feels like no one’s really in...
I Accidently Got Promoted and Became the Boss, Now What? #AskingForAFriend
Leadership Wasn't the Plan, But Here You Are You didn’t campaign for this promotion. You weren’t trying to climb anything. But here you are—a...
How to Network at a Conference (Even If You Hate Small Talk)
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say So... you’re faced with the task of networking at a professional conference. Which means you’re...
















