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Karin Hurt and David Dye
How to Lead a Team That Lacks Urgency
“My team lacks urgency. I’ve got to follow up on everything or we miss deadlines. I’m tired of babysitting. How can I ensure things get done on time?” Sound familiar? In this episode, you’ll get five ways to help get things moving....
How Leaders Can Build Team Commitment – Fast
Cultivate team commitment with answers to deep questions. Trust takes time, but sometimes you need to get everyone working together quickly. You can accelerate team commitment by focusing on critical leadership behaviors that answer key questions your team is...
Leadership Growth – Are You Coachable?
Leadership growth requires feedback and continual learning It’s no exaggeration to say that if you’re done learning, you’re done leading. The world changes. People grow. And your influence will grow too if you invest in your leadership growth. But...
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Karin Hurt and David Dye
How to Get Your Coworkers to Embrace Your Great Idea (Video)
Get Your Coworkers to Embrace Your Great Idea and Make a Bigger Impact “I went to my boss with a great idea, and she said, “Go see what your coworkers think.” They’re already so busy and overwhelmed, I’m finding it hard to get their...
Co-worker Won’t Listen? How to Get Them to Take Your Idea Seriously
Powerful Conversation Starters Get a Distracted Co-worker to Pay Attention to Your Great Idea You have a great idea. You’re confident it’s game-changing. Maybe it will reduce a big frustration for your customers, or save you and your co-workers a ton of...
After the layoff: How to support your team when it just got smaller
Practical Tips to Help You and Your Team Heal After a Heartwrenching Layoff My LinkedIn feed and email inbox are filled with news of layoffs and reorganizations causing unexpected career turbulence. And I’ve had more than a few phone calls from really...
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Asking For A Friend
Karin Hurt
Advice Fatigue Is Real—Let’s Talk About What Makes It Stick (With Video)
Why Even Great Advice Gets Ignored—and How to Change That How receptive are you to advice? I like to think of myself as a highly coachable person who is open to advice. And lately, I’ve noticed a pattern. People offer me advice—sometimes I’m fully engaged,...
Why Smart Teams Resist Your New Idea (And What to Do About It)
Practical Ways to Slow Down to Give Your New Idea a Fighting Chance of Success You’ve just come back from a strategic planning session with your boss and peers and you’ve got an amazing idea for your team to implement. You think it’s visionary,...
Share Your Concerns: Speak Up Without Blowing Things Up
Because staying silent doesn’t solve the problem— it just delays the meeting about it. You know that moment. The one where your Spidey senses tingle. Something’s off. The numbers don’t line up, the timeline feels wobbly, or someone’s “great idea” is slowly morphing...
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Asking For A Friend
Karin Hurt
Advice Fatigue Is Real—Let’s Talk About What Makes It Stick (With Video)
Why Even Great Advice Gets Ignored—and How to Change That How receptive are you to advice? I like to think of myself as a highly coachable person who is open to advice. And lately, I’ve noticed a pattern. People offer me advice—sometimes I’m fully engaged,...
Why Smart Teams Resist Your New Idea (And What to Do About It)
Practical Ways to Slow Down to Give Your New Idea a Fighting Chance of Success You’ve just come back from a strategic planning session with your boss and peers and you’ve got an amazing idea for your team to implement. You think it’s visionary,...
Share Your Concerns: Speak Up Without Blowing Things Up
Because staying silent doesn’t solve the problem— it just delays the meeting about it. You know that moment. The one where your Spidey senses tingle. Something’s off. The numbers don’t line up, the timeline feels wobbly, or someone’s “great idea” is slowly morphing...
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Why Negativity Kills Your Leadership and the Communication Skills to Master for More Influence
Episode 332: Have you ever shared a smart concern at work—only to be told you’re being “too negative”? If you’re someone who spots risks early and genuinely wants more influence over your team’s success, this episode speaks directly to you. Leadership Survey...
4 Skills Guaranteed to Attract Mentors and Build Your Career
Ever wonder why some people seem to attract mentors who go above and beyond for them… while you’re stuck hoping your last “thank you” email was enough? Leadership Survey If you’re working hard to grow your leadership career, you already know you can’t do it...
How to Stop a Hidden Cancer Eating Away at Your Team’s Productivity
Episode 330: What’s the hidden habit that silently sabotages your team’s productivity—and are you accidentally feeding it? Leadership Survey If you’ve ever sensed tension in the room, watched projects slow down for no clear reason, or noticed morale slipping even...