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Do They Hear What You Hear?

Do They Hear What You Hear?

by Karin Hurt | Dec 11, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 17 comments

He wants to be promoted, but something’s missing. You feel it, your boss feels it, but it’s hard to put your finger on it. He’s completed all the action plans, and has done everything you’ve asked. Look more deeply, does he hear what you hear?...

How To Be A Better Team Leader: A Case Study

How To Be A Better Team Leader: A Case Study

by Karin Hurt | Nov 8, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Employee Engagement & Energy | 27 comments

You can learn as much from a bad team leader as a good one. One of the best ways to improve your leadership skills is to be the leader you want your boss to be. What does that look like for you? What are the characteristics of a great team leader? How to Be a Better...

Do They Hear What You Hear?

Expert Career Advice From HR Leaders: Carnival Of HR

by Karin Hurt | Oct 9, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 3 comments

Every few weeks, HR professionals around the world gather to share their ideas and insights in the HR carnival. It’s LGLs turn to host, so I asked for advice on “Growing Your Career.” After all, if you had a dozen HR folks in a virtual room, what...

Do They Hear What You Hear?

6 Steps To Loving The Job You Hate

by Karin Hurt | Sep 4, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning | 22 comments

Many readers write to me and disclose, “I hate my job.” You’ve gone from skipping to work, to dragging your butt. Little annoyances mushroom in the dung of frustration. Reasons vary: a witchy boss, unrealistic expectations, downsizing pressures,...

Why Your Elevator Pitch Isn't Working

by Karin Hurt | Aug 9, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Communication | 15 comments

You know you need an elevator pitch. Perhaps you’ve even practiced and gotten “why choose me” down to a perfect pitch. But somehow you never seem to get the chance to use it. Sadly, the biggest mistake I see aspiring networkers make is that they...

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