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 Get Your Coworkers to Embrace Your Great Idea (Video)
Get Your Coworkers to Embrace Your Great Idea and Make a Bigger Impact "I went to my boss with a great idea, and she said, "Go see what your coworkers think." They're already so busy and overwhelmed, I'm finding it hard to get their attention. What should I do?" How...
How to Be a Better Manager of Managers (let’s talk about accountability)
If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. I've got a manager of managers on my...
Taking Risks: How to Make it Feel Safer (and Less Lonely) For Your Team to Try New Things
Make Taking Risks a Team Sport Taking risks at work can feel remarkably lonely. Especially if you're the only one trying new things, or experimenting with new approaches. This week on #AskingforaFriend I share practical approaches to making taking risks a team sport....