Karin & David’s Leadership Articles
Wisdom at Work: What Wise People Say When Stakes are High
What Wisdom at Work Looks Like (and How to Cultivate More of It) You’ve probably worked with someone you’d describe as having wisdom at work....
The Most Overlooked Part of Difficult Conversations? Location, Location, Location.
Difficult Conversations: It’s not just WHAT you say, BUT WHERE you say it If you’ve ever been blindsided by feedback via Slack, had your...
Personal Courage: How to Focus on What You Want (Not What You Fear)
Practical Ways to Summon a Bit More Personal Courage You want more personal courage. You want to take that bold step, make the big decision, or...
How to Build a Team Agreement and Get Your Team on Track
The Key to Alignment: Build a Team Agreement (AKA “Couth Code”) If your team’s expectations aren’t clear, or people aren’t meeting...
Leading Through Low Morale: How to Stay Strong When Everything Feels Uncertain
In Times of Chaos and Low Morale, Lead Yourself First You love your work. You’ve dedicated so many years to serving your people, the mission, and...
Sudden layoff: How Do I Help My Friend Who Just Lost Their Job?
Practical Ways to Show Up as a Human-Centered Supporter after a Sudden Layoff Your friend just lost their job—suddenly, unfairly, and without...
David Dye’s Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast
The 1 Word Leaders Overlook that Fuels Burnout
Episode 315: What’s the one word leaders overlook that’s quietly draining your team’s motivation? Leadership Survey If you’ve ever noticed your...
How Leaders Master Managing Up: A 4-Step Communication Framework
Episode 314: What if one simple communication framework could help your boss actually listen to—and act on—your ideas? Leadership Survey If...
The Missing 5-Minute Communication Skill that Will Transform Your Team’s Productivity
Episode 313: What if one overlooked communication skill could be the difference between unfinished work and unstoppable team progress? Leadership...
Karin Hurt’s ASKING FOR A FRIEND VLOG
How Do I Advocate For DEI at Work (When My Company Doesn’t)?
Think DE&I Is Dead at Your Company? Here’s How to Keep It Alive You care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), but...
A Human-Centered Team Building Activity: Let’s Talk About What Matters
Try this easy team building activity to get your team talking about being human Can you think of a recent moment when you felt deeply connected...
How Can I Be Authentic at Work (and Still Fit in)?
The sweet spot between being real and being relatable You want to show up real. To be authentic at work. To own your strengths. You want to be...


















