Karin & David’s Leadership Articles
When Your High Performers Hit a Slump: How to Support Without Micromanaging
When High Performers Have Problems, Look to Collaboration, Not Correction You’ve got a team of high performers who know what they’re doing and...
AI for Leaders: Can I Trust AI as a Resource? (Asking for a Friend)
You Want to Use AI, But Can You Trust It? AI can be amazing… but let’s be real, it’s also a little nerve-wracking. What if it gets it wrong?...
When You’re the Scapegoat: Powerful Phrases to Address Unfair Blame
Powerful Phrases for When You’re Being Set Up as the Scapegoat Being set up as the scapegoat never feels easy. It’s uncomfortable, unfair, and...
Employee Development Activity: Focus Your Team in the New Year
Focus your team with this fast and remarkably effective employee development activity You know exactly WHAT your team needs to have a remarkable...
Thanksgiving At Work: Creating a Culture of Gratitude on Your Team
How a little gratitude at work makes all the difference For over a decade, we’ve been writing about the power of gratitude and appreciation in...
The Secret to Developing Employees Who Would Rather Not Grow
"I’m Good. I Don’t Want to Be Developed." Developing Employees When They Resist You’re trying to do the right thing. You want to be a good boss....
David Dye’s Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast
One Easy Active Listening Skill Leaders Can Use for More Connection, Influence, and Better Conflict Resolution
Episode 287: Do you know how to use active listening to turn workplace conflicts into meaningful connections? We’ve all been in tense...
5 Communication Skills to Promote Productivity in the New Year
Episode 286- What if you could empower your team to promote productivity and maintain momentum all year long? Imagine leading a team that’s not...
8 Ways Busy Leaders Can Resolve Conflict, Get Everyone Back to Work, and Improve Productivity
Have you ever wondered how to resolve conflict within your team without getting caught in endless drama? As a leader, navigating team dynamics...

Karin Hurt’s ASKING FOR A FRIEND VLOG
How to Notice and Appreciate an Overworked Employee
Simple Ways to Show Support for Overworked Employees Let’s set the stage. You’ve got a guy on your team working incredibly hard. The company is...
AI for Leaders: Can I Trust AI as a Resource? (Asking for a Friend)
You Want to Use AI, But Can You Trust It? AI can be amazing… but let’s be real, it’s also a little nerve-wracking. What if it gets it wrong?...
Employee Development Activity: Focus Your Team in the New Year
Focus your team with this fast and remarkably effective employee development activity You know exactly WHAT your team needs to have a remarkable...