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One Super Power Every Great Middle Manager Masters
If you are (or have been) a middle manager, you know how tough this role can be. You don’t set the strategic priorities, but you are accountable to make it happen—often without the influence to get all the resources you would like (or need) to get the job done. And...
The Blight of Soul-Crushing Useless Negative Feedback
Don’t let useless negative feedback sap your team's motivation. Negative feedback is destructive and all-too-common. There are three common problems that erode the power of these conversations. My phone buzzed with a text message from Amena, a junior manager....
How to Ask for What You Need (and get it) featuring Heather Hansen
A good leader knows how to advocate for their team, their ideas, and the resources they need. No matter what you do, you’re an advocate and you’ll love this episode. Award-winning attorney Heather Hansen has spent over twenty years fighting on the battlefields of...
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Team Conflict: How to Surface and Discuss Simmering Issues (Video)
Address Team Conflict Early Before it Erupts into Something Bigger We all know that when there is team conflict brewing, it's only a matter of time before it erupts into something bigger. It's like families refusing to talk about the tough stuff, and then one day...
How to Build a Better Network of Peer Relationships
Don't Overlook the Importance of Peers in Your Network of Strategic Advisors When it comes to building a network of strategic advisors, it's natural to look to people with more position power, access, and influence as your primary go-to's. Yes, you want a...
Courage at Work: How to Be More Courageous (and Why it Matters) Video
You want to be more courageous, but sometimes the stakes can just feel too high. So, how do you know the difference between courage and stupidity? "Courage is every virtue at its testing point" -C.S.Lewis In this week's, Asking for a Friend, Karin speaks with Jim...
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Karin Hurt
How to Break Monotony at Work for Better Employee Engagement
Hi Karin, I've got to tell you my team's work is pretty monotonous, so filled with repetitive work. Sometimes it feels like a merry-go-round week after week. How do I keep my team motivated when there is so much monotony at work? #AskingforaFriend Breaking the...
How to Carve Out a Great Team Culture in a Fast Growing, Changing Company?
"Hi, Karin, our company is growing so fast, I'm not even sure what our CULTURE is. I'd like to have some semblance of unity on my team, but I'm not sure where to start. How do I CARVE OUT A TEAM CULTURE?" #askingforafriend How to Carve Out A Team Culture Even When...
Growing Leaders Who are Confident, Skilled and Human-Centered (Mistakes to Avoid)
Growing Leaders through Modeling Behavior & Honest Feedback Hi Karin, What are a couple of the BIGGEST MISTAKES leaders make when GROWING LEADERS? #AskingForaFriend This fantastic question came in during one of our recent leadership development programs. Three...
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Karin Hurt
How to Break Monotony at Work for Better Employee Engagement
Hi Karin, I've got to tell you my team's work is pretty monotonous, so filled with repetitive work. Sometimes it feels like a merry-go-round week after week. How do I keep my team motivated when there is so much monotony at work? #AskingforaFriend Breaking the...
How to Carve Out a Great Team Culture in a Fast Growing, Changing Company?
"Hi, Karin, our company is growing so fast, I'm not even sure what our CULTURE is. I'd like to have some semblance of unity on my team, but I'm not sure where to start. How do I CARVE OUT A TEAM CULTURE?" #askingforafriend How to Carve Out A Team Culture Even When...
Growing Leaders Who are Confident, Skilled and Human-Centered (Mistakes to Avoid)
Growing Leaders through Modeling Behavior & Honest Feedback Hi Karin, What are a couple of the BIGGEST MISTAKES leaders make when GROWING LEADERS? #AskingForaFriend This fantastic question came in during one of our recent leadership development programs. Three...
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Proven Strategies To Resolve Conflict In The Workplace
Episode 243: Ralph Kilmann, the co-creator of the Thomas Kilmann conflict mode instrument (TKI), discusses his lifelong work on how to resolve conflict and improve collaboration. Kilmann explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences...
Expert Insights on Leading with Laughter with Steve Cody & Clayton Fletcher
Episode 242: In this episode about leading with laughter, Steve Cody and Clayton Fletcher discuss the role of humor in the workplace and how it can be used strategically to improve communication, build relationships, and create a healthy workplace culture. They...
Be Human Lead Human with Dr. Jennifer Nash
Episode 241: In this podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Nash discusses the challenge to lead human and prioritize people, while also driving performance. She emphasizes the importance of leaders having the skillset to lead people effectively, as many leaders are trained...
