Karin Hurt shares bold, practical leadership advice in her Asking for a Friend video series, offering real answers to awkward career questions and workplace challenges.
Asking for a Friend – Real Leadership Advice for Real Career Challenges
Welcome to Asking for a Friend—your go-to series for real-world leadership advice and workplace problem-solving. Each episode dives into the tough questions leaders and professionals face every day, offering practical solutions you can use right away.
Hosted by Karin Hurt, award-winning author and leadership expert, this popular vlog blends humor, experience, and proven frameworks to help you lead with confidence and authenticity.
With decades of experience in executive leadership and global team development, Karin brings fresh perspective to the challenges of today’s workplace. From handling office politics to managing change, Asking for a Friend is your trusted source for advice that turns awkward moments into growth opportunities.
What You’ll Learn from Asking for a Friend:
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Actionable leadership advice to boost team performance and confidence
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Career-building techniques and personal brand strategies
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Workplace and leadership insight you can apply immediately
- Expert Interviews with thought leaders like Seth Godin, Dan Pink, Ralph Kiiman, and Liz Wiseman
Bring Asking for a Friend to Your Organization:
Invite Karin Hurt to deliver custom advice for leaders live for your team through a fun, rapid-fire Asking for a Friend segment. Audiences love the interactive Q&A format woven into Karin’s keynotes and leadership development programs. Learn more about Karin’s courageous leadership keynotes and workshops.
Featured Leadership Episodes of #AskingForAFriend
1. Lead Through Change: How to Guide Your Team to Success
Change is never easy—but great leaders make it easier. In this episode, Karin Hurt shares proven strategies and leadership tips for guiding teams through uncertainty with clarity and compassion. Learn more.
2. How to Lead with Their Best Interest at Heart (Even When It’s Hard)
True leadership means putting people first, even when the decisions are tough. In this episode, Karin explores what it takes to balance accountability with empathy and lead with integrity when the stakes are high. Learn more.
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Episodes
How to Reduce Conflict at Family Gatherings (Without Reaching for the Diaper Genie)
Family Gatherings, Minus the Tension: Powerful Phrases That Help What’s the polite way to not lose your mind when there is conflict at a family gathering? #askingforafriend Like, hypothetically, if someone brings up that topic.Or makes that comment.Or stares silently...
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 charge—but everyone wants to be. Priorities conflict. Meetings drag. People say things like “we need alignment” but leave without...
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 newly promoted manager. And suddenly, everything feels different. People are looking at you like you have answers. You’re...