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Karin Hurt and David Dye
7 Reasons Your Feedback is Being Ignored
Start with yourself to ensure everyone can receive feedback It's a frustration we hear all the time. "My people aren't coachable. They're defensive. It's like they have a wall and just won't listen." We get it. One of the most frustrating human experiences is...
Inspired to Inspire with Lance Tanaka
Leaders who want to inspire others need inspiration themselves. That inspiration is your purpose. Join us for a conversation with former Pepsi Cola and Cole Haan executive Lance Tanaka to learn how you can identify your gifting, find your passion, and build the...
A Culture of Integrity with CEO Brittany Burns
How do you transform the culture of a rapidly growing business in an industry that's not always known for transparency and integrity? Join Simpler Trading's CEO Brittany Burns and me for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction, build a culture of...
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Karin Hurt and David Dye
How to Be Less Negative – and Still Be Yourself
Learning How to Be Less Negative Will Make You More Effective When your team or supervisor thinks of you as a negative person, you’re less likely to be invited to conversations where you would have valuable contributions to make. You’re less likely to receive...
Managing Up: Keep Your Boss Informed About a Struggling Team Member
Managing up is easy when performance is good, but it gets a bit more tricky when results are down. Here are a few practical ways to show your boss you are on it WHILE giving your struggling employee the time and space to turn their performance around. How Do I...
Employee Complaints – 5 Questions to Ask
Treat employee complaints as an opportunity to build connection, confidence, and productivity. Your number one leadership job is to support your team to achieve its goals. Employee complaints give you an excellent opportunity to support your people, build their...
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Karin Hurt
Human Connection: How Do I Train Someone to Connect More Deeply?
To Get Better at Human Connection, Make Connecting a Habit "Hey Karin, I was just in your and David's session at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Global Conference in New Orleans, where you talked about human connection and the 4 dimensions of...
How You Can Encourage Courage and Better Conversations as a Team Activity
Psychological Safety and Courage: Two Sides of the Same (Immensely Valuable) Coin Does psychological safety take away the need for courage? Or does courage take away the need for psychological safety? The answer to both questions is a resounding NO. Both are-- and...
The Power of Mental Strength and Fortitude in Leadership
Building Resilience: How Mental Strength Shapes Effective Leadership Are you looking for practical ways to implement mental strength, and stay calm under pressure? Don't miss today's interview with my friend Scott Mautz. "Hey Karin. I know that strong leaders stay...
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Karin Hurt
Human Connection: How Do I Train Someone to Connect More Deeply?
To Get Better at Human Connection, Make Connecting a Habit "Hey Karin, I was just in your and David's session at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Global Conference in New Orleans, where you talked about human connection and the 4 dimensions of...
How You Can Encourage Courage and Better Conversations as a Team Activity
Psychological Safety and Courage: Two Sides of the Same (Immensely Valuable) Coin Does psychological safety take away the need for courage? Or does courage take away the need for psychological safety? The answer to both questions is a resounding NO. Both are-- and...
The Power of Mental Strength and Fortitude in Leadership
Building Resilience: How Mental Strength Shapes Effective Leadership Are you looking for practical ways to implement mental strength, and stay calm under pressure? Don't miss today's interview with my friend Scott Mautz. "Hey Karin. I know that strong leaders stay...
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The Key to Resolving Conflict: Knowing When to Quit
Episode 261: In this episode, you'll explore resolving conflict - when it might be necessary to quit a conflict or even leave a job. You'll learn specific phrases and questions to ask yourself to determine if it's time to walk away. Host David Dye and guest, Karin...
Helpful Strategies for Dealing with a Passive Aggressive Coworker
Episode 260: In this episode, you'll discover effective ways to handle a passive aggressive coworker. Dealing with this type of conflict can be incredibly frustrating, but don’t worry—you’ve got some powerful phrases to use. Throughout the podcast, you'll hear...
Effective Strategies for Communicating with Chronic Complainers
Episode 259: In this episode, you'll get strategies for dealing with those chronic complainers at work. You know the types: "Mr. Whiny," who loves to complain for the sake of it, and the "Caring Complainer," who genuinely cares but shows it through constant griping...
