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Karin Hurt and David Dye
A Culture of Integrity with CEO Brittany Burns
How do you transform the culture of a rapidly growing business in an industry that's not always known for transparency and integrity? Join Simpler Trading's CEO Brittany Burns and me for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction, build a culture of...
Don’t Let These Three Common Mistakes Undermine Your Leadership Presence
Overused assets can ruin a positive leadership presence You work hard to set a positive example for your team. You care about success, and you want your people to succeed. You’ve clarified what matters most and you’re committed to accountability. You’re intentional...
Leadership Development that Works with Jennifer Mackin
Leadership development is one of the most important investments you can make in your organization's success. Unfortunately, there are many ways to do it poorly. The results are lost time, money, credibility—and worst of all, poorly trained leaders. In this episode,...
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Karin Hurt and David Dye
How to Lead a Negative Team Member
When you have a negative team member, strive to understand what’s happening. Leading a negative team member can be frustrating. You have a vision, and you’re energized about your new solution, but they’re skeptical, critical, and keep bringing up problems. Or, you...
Email Best Practices: How to Send a Better, More Effective Email
Do This, Not That For Better Team Email Communication When you're working in a remote or hybrid team, having a common agreement on your email best practices will save you gobs of time and frustration. Start with subject lines that tell the reader exactly what you...
How to Be Less Negative – and Still Be Yourself
Learning How to Be Less Negative Will Make You More Effective When your team or supervisor thinks of you as a negative person, you’re less likely to be invited to conversations where you would have valuable contributions to make. You’re less likely to receive...
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Asking For A Friend
Karin Hurt
How to Stop Destructive Workplace Competition (Asking For a Friend)
Set clear expectations to turn destructive workplace competition into healthy collaboration. What do you do when two of your (high-performing, high-potential direct reports) don't get along because they're competing for your job? This workplace competition is off...
How to Have a Successful Global Career: Authenticity in Action
Tips on Having a Successful Global Career from Serena Aboutboul, Senior Vice President of Nutrition at Nestlé. How do you build a GLOBAL career and remain AUTHENTIC while leading across countries and contexts? Asking for a Friend. Today I welcome Serena Aboutboul,...
How to Welcome a New Employee: Small Gestures That Show You Care
Practical Ways to Make a New Employee Feel Truly Welcomed How do you help a new employee feel welcomed? I hear from so many employees who tell me how LONELY and DISCOMBOBULATED they felt on their first day. It shouldn't be that way. A new employee only gets one...
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Asking For A Friend
Karin Hurt
How to Stop Destructive Workplace Competition (Asking For a Friend)
Set clear expectations to turn destructive workplace competition into healthy collaboration. What do you do when two of your (high-performing, high-potential direct reports) don't get along because they're competing for your job? This workplace competition is off...
How to Have a Successful Global Career: Authenticity in Action
Tips on Having a Successful Global Career from Serena Aboutboul, Senior Vice President of Nutrition at Nestlé. How do you build a GLOBAL career and remain AUTHENTIC while leading across countries and contexts? Asking for a Friend. Today I welcome Serena Aboutboul,...
How to Welcome a New Employee: Small Gestures That Show You Care
Practical Ways to Make a New Employee Feel Truly Welcomed How do you help a new employee feel welcomed? I hear from so many employees who tell me how LONELY and DISCOMBOBULATED they felt on their first day. It shouldn't be that way. A new employee only gets one...
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Building Resiliency: How to Become Your Own Coach
How do great leaders turn setbacks into comebacks? They cultivate resilience—and so can you. In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment, it's not enough to lead with purpose alone; resilience, your ability to bounce back and find a way through the toughest...
Leadership Practices for Creating a Human-Centered Work Culture
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to succeed in business while building a human-centered work culture and staying true to your values? In today’s episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye dives into a profound conversation with Mark...
Unlocking Creativity: How to Cultivate a Fun Work Culture
Are your employees enjoying their work—or just going through the motions? What if a fun work culture could boost both morale and performance? In this episode, leadership expert Phil Geldart shares how bringing genuine, meaningful fun into the workplace can...