Karin & David’s Leadership Articles
How to Make Active Listening Your Go-To Habit
Listen Actively: Because Sometimes the Most Powerful Phrase You Can Say Is… Nothing In a world full of deadlines, devices, and drive-by updates,...
The Power of a Good Apology at Work: The Surprisingly Strong Habit That Builds Trust
Why You Should Apologize at Work (and How to Do It Without Overdoing It) Nobody enjoys messing up. But you know what makes it worse? That...
FInd the Fun at Work: How Smart Leaders Prioritize Play During Tough Times
The “Find the Fun” Habit: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Bring It to Life This Week We’ve all been on that team where everything feels…...
How to Collaborate with AI (and keep your job, voice and sanity)
AI’s Not Coming for Your Job—But It Might Draft Your Next Email You’ve seen it coming—AI is a daily part of your workflow. It’s summarizing...
Pump Up the Praise: Fun Employee Appreciation on a Budget
Employee Appreciation on a Budget? Bring the Balloons So you're bringing your team together and want to include a bit of employee appreciation....
Ready to Bust Through Silos? It’s Time for Force Field Analysis
Want to Break Down Silos? Bring the Force (Field Analysis) You know that feeling when teams are technically on the same side but act like...
David Dye’s Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast
Poor Communication Skills that Destroy Trust and Teamwork
Episode 305: Have you ever wondered if the way you communicate as a leader could destroy trust with your team? Even well-meaning leaders...
How Great Leaders Escalate Accountability to Get Everyone the Feedback They Need
What do great leaders do when a team member says they'll change… but nothing changes? You’ve had the first accountability talk. Maybe even a...
The Four Accountability Feedback Skills Every Leader Must Master
Episode 303: Are your accountability feedback conversations falling flat—or worse, backfiring—because you're not sure what to say? If you’ve ever...

Karin Hurt’s ASKING FOR A FRIEND VLOG
Pump Up the Praise: Fun Employee Appreciation on a Budget
Employee Appreciation on a Budget? Bring the Balloons So you're bringing your team together and want to include a bit of employee appreciation....
6 Practical Ways to Be Easy to Work With
Smart, Strategic, and Still Easy to Work With? Yes, You Can. You know that person everyone wants on their team? The one people describe with a...
Welcome to Team Crickets: How to Support Your Quiet Team
Inheriting a Quiet Team? Here’s How to Build a Culture of Voice You're a human-centered leader who wants people to speak up and contribute their...