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Karin Hurt and David Dye
4 Simple Ways to Gain More Credibility at Work
To Gain More Credibility at Work, Think Others First I'm often asked to speak about ways to show up with more confidence and to build credibility at work. There are still a stupid number of places that this is way harder than it needs to be, particularly for those...
Motivate Your Team: Use Data to Drive Not Drown
Used poorly, data can overwhelm and dishearten, but when you use it judiciously, data is a vital tool to motivate your team and get results. There are four steps you can take to avoid data's dark side. I was talking with Adam, a leader who was frustrated with his...
How to Coach Employees to High Performance When Time is Limited
When You Coach Employees, Make Every Conversation Count You want to coach employees to improve performance, but there's just so little time. Make every coaching conversation count, by focusing on what each team member needs most. Effective Coaching Techniques...
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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...
Mastery Under Pressure with Tina Greenbaum
As a leader do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Keep running into the same limiting mindset or patterns, but don't know how to fix them? In this episode, you'll discover a system used by world-class athletes, performers, and CEOs to build their confidence,...
How Do I Build More Connected Business Relationships? (With Video)
Think beyond "networking" to building deeply connected business relationships that will enhance your business and your life. This week on "Asking For a Friend" I interview Susan McPherson, author of The Lost Art of Connecting about how to build deeper trust and...
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Karin Hurt
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 human-centered leadership and culture. But it wasn't always that way. In fact, Santa has a lot to teach us about...
How Do I Accept Help and Support for My Struggling Team (Without Looking Weak)?
Have you ever worried that if you accept help you could jeopardize your credibility or not get the credit when things turn around? Today's Asking for a Friend addresses this common concern. "Hey, Karin, I'll admit it. My team's results are not where they need to...
4 Powerful Communication Strategies for an Unpopular Return to Office Decision
How Do I Communicate an Unpopular Return to Office Decision #AskingForaFriend? "Hi Karin, we've just received word that after much debate and deliberation, there is a company-wide mandate that EVERYONE must return to office at the beginning of the year. I know my...
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Karin Hurt
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 human-centered leadership and culture. But it wasn't always that way. In fact, Santa has a lot to teach us about...
How Do I Accept Help and Support for My Struggling Team (Without Looking Weak)?
Have you ever worried that if you accept help you could jeopardize your credibility or not get the credit when things turn around? Today's Asking for a Friend addresses this common concern. "Hey, Karin, I'll admit it. My team's results are not where they need to...
4 Powerful Communication Strategies for an Unpopular Return to Office Decision
How Do I Communicate an Unpopular Return to Office Decision #AskingForaFriend? "Hi Karin, we've just received word that after much debate and deliberation, there is a company-wide mandate that EVERYONE must return to office at the beginning of the year. I know my...
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12 G.O.A.T. Powerful Phrases to Instantly Boost Your Communication Skills
Episode 252: In this episode, David introduces you to 12 effective phrases to help you improve your communication skills and effectively navigate workplace conflict. He organizes these phrases into four critical areas: connection, clarity, curiosity, and...
How to Successfully Transform Your Team’s Conflict to Collaboration
Episode 251: In this episode, David Dye discusses transforming workplace conflict to collaboration. He introduces four dimensions that can help alleviate and deescalate conflicts. The four dimensions are: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. David...
Strategies to Lead Your Company Forward to the Future of Work
Episode 250: In this episode, you'll hear David catching up with Dan Michelson, the author of "Holy Shift: Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work." They tackle how critical trust is among leaders and the pivotal mindset shift needed to adeptly maneuver...