Karin & David’s Leadership Articles
Stop Killing Momentum: 6 Phrases That Stall Progress in Meetings
Some phrases sound harmless—but they silently kill momentum. You’ve heard them before. You’ve probably even said them. In the middle of a...
Missed Deadlines? 5 Leadership Moves to Restore Credibility
Why Capable Teams Miss Deadlines—and How To Get Them Back on Track Karin, my team is strong and gets a lot done—but we struggle to commit to...
Invite Input: The Habit that Turns Silence into Solutions
Want Innovation, Engagement, and Trust? Invite Input Better. You want your team’s input. Solutions, not silence. And you’ve probably said...
How to Get Buy-in For Your Idea: Tips to Seal the Deal
Great Idea. Lots of Nods. No Decision. Now What? You’re trying to get buy-in for your idea—an idea you know would add real strategic value—but...
Quiet Resistance? Missed Signals? Fix It Before the Meeting Starts
Walk into the meeting prepared for the hard conversation—because you’ve already had it. The power of a well-planned pre-meeting. Not politics....
How to Lead a High-Performing Team of Competitive Achievers (With Video)
Asking for a Friend: How Do You Get High Performers to Win Together? What do you do when you’re leading a high-performing team full of smart,...
David Dye’s Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast
7 Destructive Things Leaders Say that Stifle Innovation, Trust, and Teamwork (and what to say for more innovation)
Episode 349: What if the everyday phrases you use as a leader are quietly stifling innovation on your team?...
4 Steps to Build Trust and Improve Your Performance Management
Episode 348: What would it mean for your business’s worth if every tough conversation you handled helped you build trust instead of quietly...
This 1 Leadership Communication Skill Helps You Get Results Without Burning Out Your Team—or Yourself
Episode 347: What if one simple leadership habit could help you get results faster—without burning out your team or yourself?...
Karin Hurt’s ASKING FOR A FRIEND VLOG
How to Challenge Assumptions That Hold Your Team Back (with Video)
Challenge Assumptions to Improve Decisions, Innovation, and Trust Transform your team’s decision-making by challenging assumptions. Break...
Devastated with Your Employee Engagement Survey Results? Do This Next
How Courageous Leaders Respond to Tough Employee Engagement Survey Feedback You open your employee engagement survey results, and your stomach...
A Visioning Activity to Bring Your Team Together and Focus Forward (with Video)
Help Your Team Envision a Year They’ll Be Proud of You’re kicking off a fresh new year with your team, and you want to do more than just...

















