Asking for a Friend – Real Questions, Practical Advice
Bold Answers for Awkward Career Questions #AskingForAFriend.
Ever had a career question you were too afraid to ask? You’re not alone. Welcome to Asking for a Friend, the go-to vlog for real talk on workplace challenges, leadership dilemmas, and navigating the messy realities of professional life.
Hosted by Karin Hurt, award-winning leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, this leadership video series delivers straight-up, no-fluff insights to help you lead with confidence, inspire innovation, and handle workplace conflicts like a pro.
Karin brings decades of experience in executive leadership, sales, and HR, combined with her global leadership development work through Let’s Grow Leaders. Karin has helped grow courageous leaders on every continent (except Antarctica!)—and now, she’s here to help you.
From tackling difficult bosses to handling workplace drama, Karin Hurt has your back. Because sometimes, the hardest career questions need bold answers.
Asking for a Friend Shows Includes:
- Practical leadership advice to quickly inspire your team to high-performance
- Techniques and tools to improve your career and professional brand
- Career advice you can apply right away
- Interviews with expert guests like Seth Godin, Dan Pink, Ralph Kiiman, and Liz Wiseman
Invite Karin Hurt to Answer YOUR Team’s (or their friend’s) Toughest Questions
Audiences love a rapid-fire Asking for a Friend segment as part of Karin’s keynotes and workshops. Learn more about Karin’s courageous leadership keynotes and programs.
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Episodes
How to Craft a More Meaningful Apology at Work
Cultivating a Culture of Meaningful Apology: How to Make Amends When You Slip Up "Hey Karin, I've got a good team. We're full of good intentions. We really do care about each other. But I've been noticing... we're moving so fast, and sometimes we step on one another's...
How Do I Build Better Leadership Trust on my Team
Insights on Leadership Trust from Stephen M.R. Covey Leadership trust begets trust. "It's possible to have two trustworthy people working together, both trustworthy and yet, no trust between them." - Stephen M.R. Covey. I was delighted to have this important...
How to Inspire Better Team Innovation: Cultivating an Idea Garden
Inspire team innovation with an idea garden, saving great ideas for future growth. Hi Karin, "I attended your Courageous Cultures, how to Read Courageous Cultures with your team book club, and we loved it. We are using the book and we're reading it. The good news is...