Karin & David’s Leadership Articles
Left Out of the Loop? Here’s How to Step Back In with Confidence
When You're the Stakeholder AND Out of the Loop You’re reading the latest executive update when it hits you: you’ve been left out of the...
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 stomach...
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 them...
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...
David Dye’s Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast
The Leadership Mindset that Undermines Work Life Balance
Episode 307: Struggling to find real work-life balance while juggling endless to-dos and leadership demands? If you're burning out from chasing...
1 Surprising Way to Ensure You Grow Your Leadership Skills
Episode 306: What if the most powerful feedback tool to grow your leadership skills isn’t in your manager’s hands—but yours? Let’s face...
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...
Karin Hurt’s ASKING FOR A FRIEND VLOG
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...
How to Thrive When Your Boss is Disengaged
You Care. Your Boss Doesn't (Or So It Seems). What to Do Next With a Disengaged Boss You’re giving it your all. You’re solving problems, driving...
Better Feedback: The Secret to Giving (and Getting) Better Feedback
How to Communicate Like a Boss—With a Little Help from Your Pod You care about your team, and you want to help. But what do you do if your...

















