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Karin Hurt and David Dye
How to Provide More Meaningful Performance Feedback
Your Team Yearns For Better Performance Feedback If you knew your manager really cared about you, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? Even if it was hard to hear? Every time we ask these questions in our leadership development programs,...
One Crucial Skill the Best Middle Managers Master
Great Middle Managers are Effective Translators Middle managers lead in a precarious situation. They don't set the strategic priorities, but they're accountable for getting it done—often without the influence to ensure they have all the resources they need. And,...
How to Lead a Performance Conversation without Losing Your Cool
Take the Emotion Out of Performance Conversations For Better Influence and Impact Leaders play a vital role in employee development and that includes sharing developmental feedback. But an effective performance conversation requires an even temper. Keep these five...
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Karin Hurt and David Dye
The Problem With Sandwich Feedback Video (and what to do instead)
The sandwich method of giving feedback has long been taught as a coaching and feedback technique. What is the Sandwich Feedback Technique? You start by telling them something great about their performance. Then you give them the constructive feedback you really...
How to Stay Productive as You Return to the Office
As You Return to the Office, Make a Deliberate Plan You've learned a lot about how you work and what makes you most productive over the last year. You had more choices on how to structure your day, when (and with whom) to engage. You figured out what worked best...
How To Create a More Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ Employees
Move Past a "Check the Box" Approach and Create a More Inclusive Workplace If you're looking to move beyond a "check the box" approach to LGBTQ inclusion and create a more inclusive workplace, you won't want to miss this important episode of Asking For a Friend....
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Karin Hurt
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...
How to Train a Struggling Team Member to Make Better Decisions
Hi Karin, I need better results from a person on my team. They really SHOULD know what to do. But some of their decisions are taking us in a completely different direction. What should I do without telling them what to do? How do I get them to make BETTER...
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...
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Karin Hurt
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...
How to Train a Struggling Team Member to Make Better Decisions
Hi Karin, I need better results from a person on my team. They really SHOULD know what to do. But some of their decisions are taking us in a completely different direction. What should I do without telling them what to do? How do I get them to make BETTER...
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...
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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...
Discover the Power of Meaningful Work in the Era of AI
Episode 249: In this episode, you'll join David Dye as he hosts Ed Hess, author of "Own Your Work Journey," in a deep dive into discovering the power of meaningful work in the era of Ai. Ed explores the crucial role of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and...