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Karin Hurt and David Dye
How Leaders Make The Most of Complaints
You've got a clear focus on what matters most, and your team seems to work well together, but then you get a call. "Hey, I need to talk to you about a conflict, a disagreement, a clash of personalities." What you do next will reinforce your leadership and influence...
How to Give Difficult Feedback to Your Boss (Even When You’re Scared)
To Ensure Your Upward Feedback is Received Well, Start with Connection and Intention You have some difficult feedback for your boss, but you're not quite sure they're ready to hear it. It might feel safer to stay silent. After all, they can't shoot the messenger if...
A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt
How to reclaim your creativity, conquer busyness, do your best work, and be your best self If you feel like you're constantly reacting and don't have a moment to think about what you're doing, much less why you're doing it, this episode is for you. Juliet Funt...
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How I Learned the Importance of Being an Authentic Leader
How I Learned the Powerful Impact of Authenticity (the Hard Way) Did you ever THINK you show up as an authentic leader, but as it turned out, you were really screwing up? Yeah, me too. This is how I learned the importance of being an authentic leader the hard...
Courageous Questions: How to Make It Easier to Get Better Insights
If you want better insights, ask clearer questions. Particularly during times of uncertainty and change, one of the easiest ways to know what's really going on is to (1) get clarity about what you don't know and (2) ask your team some courageous questions....
Leadership Support: How Do I Get More Executive Attention?
To get better executive leadership support, ask for what you need. You have lots of great reasons to want better leadership support for your team. An executive visit can really help provide strategic context and reinforce important priorities. A regular cadence of...
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Karin Hurt
Storytelling Mistakes: Do This, Not That for a More Memorable Story
Do This, Not That, For Better Business Storytelling Done well, strategic storytelling will make you If you want to be a better storyteller, avoid these storytelling mistakes. Avoid These Strategic Storytelling Mistakes [wp-video-popup...
My Boss Thinks I Need to Be a Better Team Player, Now What?
Get curious about what "be a better team player" feedback means. Your boss tells you you need to be a better team player. And you think, "Wait, what? Me? Where is this coming from? I AM a team player. Do you know how much I care about this team and the work we do?...
What Are Some Fun Workplace Conflict Team Building Activities (Asking for a Friend)
Free Workplace Conflict Team Building Activities to Help Your Team Reduce Stress, and Make Work, Work Better The best time to talk about team conflict is before you're in it. And, a good conflict teambuilding exercise makes talking about conflict easy. That's why...
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Karin Hurt
Storytelling Mistakes: Do This, Not That for a More Memorable Story
Do This, Not That, For Better Business Storytelling Done well, strategic storytelling will make you If you want to be a better storyteller, avoid these storytelling mistakes. Avoid These Strategic Storytelling Mistakes [wp-video-popup...
My Boss Thinks I Need to Be a Better Team Player, Now What?
Get curious about what "be a better team player" feedback means. Your boss tells you you need to be a better team player. And you think, "Wait, what? Me? Where is this coming from? I AM a team player. Do you know how much I care about this team and the work we do?...
What Are Some Fun Workplace Conflict Team Building Activities (Asking for a Friend)
Free Workplace Conflict Team Building Activities to Help Your Team Reduce Stress, and Make Work, Work Better The best time to talk about team conflict is before you're in it. And, a good conflict teambuilding exercise makes talking about conflict easy. That's why...
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3 Vital Questions You Must Answer to Manage Up Effectively
Episode 276: Do you ever feel like your attempts to manage up leave your manager more frustrated than satisfied? If you've answered their question without adding your perspective, you might miss a key opportunity to increase your influence and reduce their stress....
One Critical Communication Skill Every Busy Leader Needs
Episode 275: Have you ever felt that your communication skills were strong but still found your team misunderstood key points? What if you could master a simple tool to eliminate those misunderstandings for good? Even the best leaders face communication challenges...
Ready for a Success Boost? The Key to Peak Performance
Episode 274: Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by burnout and looking for a success boost in your leadership role? What if you could achieve your goals without sacrificing your well-being? In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul, host David Dye...