Karin & David’s Leadership Articles
How Did Leadership and Culture Improve on the North Pole?
A Retrospective: Santa's Big Leadership and Culture Change Is there anyone more beloved than Santa Claus? Today, the North Pole is a paragon of...
Year-in-Review: 7 Questions to Help Your Team Reflect on Success and Key Learnings
Taking a moment for a team year-in-review fosters curiosity and connection I don't know about you, but we love a good "year-in-review" list....
Fuel Your Career: 17 Critical Skills When You’re a Young Leader Hungry for Success
To distinguish yourself as a young leader, build your knowledge, focus on results and relationships, and speak up. You’re a young leader with...
Workplace Innovation: The Secret to Getting Better, Remarkable, Usable Ideas
Why psychological safety is important, but not enough when it comes to workplace innovation If you’re getting lots of ideas, you’re probably...
Productivity at Work: How to Lead Highly Productive Teams
To Lead Highly Productive Teams: Keep Them Focused on What Matters Most If you want to increase productivity at work, maintain a relentless focus...
Micro-Motivation: A Powerful Technique to Inspire Your Team
Inspire Your Team By Isolating Habits and Behaviors Through "Confidence Bursts" What if you believe your strategy is achievable, but your team is...
David Dye’s Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast
How to Disagree with Your Boss Using These Problem Solving Skills
Episode 299: How do you use your problem-solving skills to tell your boss “no”... without risking your job? We’ve all been there—your boss makes...
7 Critical Communication Skills for First Time Managers to Boost Teamwork
Episode 298: Are you a new manager struggling to boost teamwork and communicate in ways that truly move your team forward? This episode explores...
How to Influence Your Boss and Share Critical Feedback
Episode 297: How do you give critical feedback to your boss without risking the relationship, overstepping, stressing out, or burning bridges?...

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Karin Hurt’s ASKING FOR A FRIEND VLOG
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...
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 in a sudden layoff. They're...