Karin Hurt, Author at Let's Grow Leaders

What’s In Your Christmas Stopping?

by Karin Hurt | Dec 25, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 3 comments

To me the most remarkable part of Christmas is how everything goes from ridiculously busy to a remarkable stop. The end-of-year reviews, the 2013 planning, the rehearsals, the concerts, the shopping, the cooking, the visits, and then the pause. When I walk into a...

Jesus on Leadership: Leading By Example

by Karin Hurt | Dec 24, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 6 comments

One of my favorite leadership classics is Jesus CEO by Laurie Beth Jones. It’s an intriguing read on servant leadership. And so, as a Christmas Eve offering, I share some thoughts on Jesus as leader. Laurie Beth reminds us that in addition to everything else,...

What’s So Great About Shopping at Walmart?

by Karin Hurt | Dec 22, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 0 comments

It was Sunday afternoon, I needed to find a picture frame fast to complete the gift I was about to give. The closest solution was Walmart.I am usually not brave enough to go there this time of year. The stories can be scary. I reluctantly made my way through the...

How To Melt A Grinch’s Heart

by Karin Hurt | Dec 19, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Employee Engagement & Energy | 10 comments

This time of year we may call them “the grinch,” but you know the type. “Disgruntled,” “negative,” the ones of you label in the “quit and stay” category. I’ve been to many a meeting and several change workshops...

4 Ways To Ensure Your Successor's Success

by Karin Hurt | Dec 18, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning | 4 comments

The same mentor that jokingly told me, “always follow an idiot” also smiled and said, “and always leave an idiot as your successor.” I’ve seen it go both ways. It’s painful to watch your team’s hard work unravel. For the last...