What Bulldozer Parents are Doing to Our Gen Z Workforce
I’ll be honest. I didn’t even know bulldozer parents were a thing until Friday night. When did helicopter parents become bulldozer parents? Are they really bulldozing at work? I had to Google the whole “bulldozer parents” thing after having...
Coworker Conflict: 7 Ways to Get Along with Other High Performers
You’re passionate about your work and you’re nailing your role. You’re working hard and your results are on fire. And then in the middle of an otherwise raving performance review, your boss brings up the conflict you continue to have with another...
How to Start Team Accountability When You Never Have Before
It’s never too late to begin team accountability. “Karin and David, can I ask you a question?” We had just finished a keynote where we gave leaders the tools to have the tough conversations. Sarah, a middle-level manager, came up to talk to us, looking nervous. “I’ve...
5 Ways to Gain More Influence and Impact
Jessica approached me after my keynote last week. “My boss is about to make a REALLY big mistake and I don’t think I have the influence to stop it. What can I do?” She continued: My boss says we need to eliminate my team due to cost reasons. But...
What No One Tells You About Leadership
Welcome to the Hope Business If I could give a one-page orientation manual to every person who takes a management or leadership position, at the top of the page it would say: You may have taken this job for the money (it’s not going to be enough), for the power (you...
The Art of the Tough Conversation: A Frontline Festival
Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival on the art of the tough conversation. We asked thought leaders from around the world to share their very best post on this topic. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our...
Courage: 5 Ways to Show Up Stronger (Even When You’re Scared)
Have you ever wanted to take a stand, but kept quiet? Have you had a moment of bravery you found hard to explain? Where does courage come from? A Courageous Guest Post from Selvia of Glowstone Peak Karin and David asked me to share some of my thoughts on courage for...
The Power of Observation: 6 Ways to Show Up Helpful
I just got off the phone with a frustrated CEO, who was fired up after a half day of observation in one of his call centers. “Karin, Why don’t these managers GET IT? I just left a visit to one of our call centers and within an hour, I’ve seen more...
