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Karin Hurt and David Dye
How To Gain More Trust With Your Team in the New Year
It's the time of year where many of us are talking about what we want to lose—a few pounds, some bad habits, a toxic relationship. Today, I'm sharing some ways (I've learned the hard way) about what you might gain—or regain—after one of the most challenging...
The Most Important Leadership Question You’ll Ever Ask
When you think about leading a productive team, what’s the first question that comes to mind? How to get the right people on the team? What's the perfect vision? Or maybe you have questions about training or infrastructure. Of course, these questions are all...
How to Give Your Team Energy They Need
Lead like it's the first time to give your team energy. Early in my career, I learned a vital leadership lesson about how to give your team energy. I was working with an education nonprofit that supported children who lived in poverty. During the summer, we would...
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A Post-Pandemic Productivity Gift You Can Bring Back to the Office
Going back to the office? Don't lose one of the most valuable aspects of remote work. Whether your team is heading back to the office, will continue working remotely, or somewhere between, silence and space are critical leadership gifts to give your team. Mixed...
Virtual Team Building Tool: An Easy Conversation Starter
If you want a strong virtual team, get your team talking. If you want to take your virtual or hybrid team to the next level, use this virtual team-building tool to get your team talking about what's working and identify areas for continued improvement. What makes a...
How to Ensure High ROI Training
Nothing burns time, energy, and leadership credibility like wasted training. Three specific mistakes undermine training. These mistakes compromise your ROI and participant experience. You'll also get eight practical ways to overcome these mistakes and ensure high...
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How to Lead with Vulnerability without Compromising Your Confidence
"Hi, Karin, you know I just DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE with all this AUTHENTICITY and VULNERABILITY stuff. I don't want to have to be vulnerable at work. Do I really need to lead with vulnerability? #AskingforaFriend A participant in one of our long-term leadership...
How to Make a Great First Impression with Your New Team
Make a Great First Impression with a Stellar Team Meeting Hi Karin, I have a new team at work, and I want to make our first meeting fantastic. What recommendations do you have to form a great first impression with my new team? #askingforafriend Show up Interested...
How to Host Better, More Focused and Productive Executive Visits
Reduce "Zoo Fatigue": Take Control of Executive Visits "Hi Karin, I'm a manager of our flagship location. Which is pretty cool. And.... we are getting SO MANY executive visits. It's a constant parade of senior leaders looking to learn and looking to help. Don't get...
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Karin Hurt
How to Lead with Vulnerability without Compromising Your Confidence
"Hi, Karin, you know I just DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE with all this AUTHENTICITY and VULNERABILITY stuff. I don't want to have to be vulnerable at work. Do I really need to lead with vulnerability? #AskingforaFriend A participant in one of our long-term leadership...
How to Make a Great First Impression with Your New Team
Make a Great First Impression with a Stellar Team Meeting Hi Karin, I have a new team at work, and I want to make our first meeting fantastic. What recommendations do you have to form a great first impression with my new team? #askingforafriend Show up Interested...
How to Host Better, More Focused and Productive Executive Visits
Reduce "Zoo Fatigue": Take Control of Executive Visits "Hi Karin, I'm a manager of our flagship location. Which is pretty cool. And.... we are getting SO MANY executive visits. It's a constant parade of senior leaders looking to learn and looking to help. Don't get...
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Optimize Leadership Potential While Navigating the Complexities of a Hybrid Work Environment
Episode 245: In this podcast episode, Felice Eckelman and Julie Cantor discuss the challenges and strategies for leading in a hybrid work environment. They emphasize the importance of intentionality in developing policies and creating connections among team...
Leaders Prioritizing Mental Health for Organizational Success
Episode 244: In this episode of the Leadership without Losing Your Soul Podcast, our guest, Chinazom Nwabueze, discusses the importance of mental health and its connection to overall wellbeing and performance. He emphasizes the need to prioritize and shares...
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...