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
Check for Understanding: A Leadership Communication Best Practice (Video)
Save days, weeks, and even months of lost time with a quick check for understanding. What is a Check for Understanding? All communication involves a send and a receive. A check for understanding is a simple confirmation that the message you intended to send is what...
Better Problem Solving: How to Solve the Right Problems (Video)
To Get Better a Problem Solving, Learn to Solve the Right Problems Better problem solving starts with reframing the problem. Karin Hurt talks with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of What's Your Problem in this edition of Asking for a Friend. [wp-video-popup...
How Do I Help My Team Make the Most of Failure? (Video)
Be More Wrong: How to Grow From Failure As a leader, how should you encourage your team to take risks and make the most of mistakes and failure? In this Asking For a Friend episode, Karin welcomes Colin Hunter, author of Be More Wrong, to discuss the journey of...