May 2013

May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival

by Karin Hurt | May 6, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Results & Execution | 0 comments

What an amazing line-up contributions for the May Leadership Development Carnival. A heartfelt thanks to all the thought leaders who contributed to this diverse collection. I would like to also personally thank the LD Carnival founder, Dan McCarthy, for an opportunity...

Teaching Your Team Executive Presence: The Green Jacket Effect

by Karin Hurt | May 3, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Communication | 7 comments

Executive presence is not just for executives. Your team must learn to tell their story. You can help. A Familiar Story You want your team to perform well in front of senior leadership. They’ve practiced their elevator speeches. But, when the exec shows up, they get...

10,000 Human Beings

by Karin Hurt | May 2, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 15 comments

Before you make your next leadership decision, stop and think: What’s the impact on the human beings in this scenario? Fred’s Story Fred (not his real name) has a beautiful habit. Every time we discuss a strategy, policy, or project, he stops and asks...

Resources for Building Your Personal Brand

by Karin Hurt | May 1, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Communication | 12 comments

You work hard. You’ve got great results. Your team loves you. You’ve made strong internal connections. That’s a start. But others are doing more. Define what matters most. Build your brand. Share it with the world. Build relationships and find...