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 Improve Collaboration to Make Your Good Team Even Stronger
Transform Your Teamwork into True Collaboration "Hi, Karin, my team gets along just fine, but I wouldn't call it TRUE COLLABORATION. What advice do you have to get them to collaborate more? #AskingForaFriend How Can I Improve Collaboration on My Team? True...
As a New Employee, How to I Ensure My Ideas at Work are Taken Seriously?
Want to make an impact in your new role? Position your ideas at work so they're more likely to be heard. "Hey Karin, "I was hired for my ideas and my extensive experience. I was told "We welcome your different perspectives, experiences, and ideas at work. That's...
How to Encourage an Employee Stop Talking Too Much (Without Squashing Their Enthusiasm)
Practical strategies to encourage enthusiastic team members from talking too much and empower collaborative conversation So what do you do when your well-meaning, enthusiastic team-member is just talking too much in meetings? It's tricky, particularly in virtual...