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Good Leaders Remember Names: How to Get Better

by Karin Hurt | Jan 4, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 21 comments

A moment to remember their name is a simple way to show you care Chris and Jo are getting ready to pitch their idea at a meeting with new stakeholders. Both wander around the meeting beforehand making small talk. Chris makes a point to remember names as he goes. Both...

Thermostat or Thermometer? Helping Kids Feel the Leadership Climate

by Karin Hurt | Dec 15, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication, Developing Leadership In Children | 3 comments

Today I present our final post in this year’s Leadership Padawan Saturday series, Growing Leadership in Kids. On Monday, I return to our normal leadership fare. Today I offer a guest post from Eric Dingler, a great example of a Thermostat leader. Eric has been...

How to Change the Climate

by Karin Hurt | Nov 28, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 2 comments

Climate matters in crowds, in teams, in organizations. Does one person have the power to shift the climate from fun to frustrating? Can another person change it back? What can you do? It’s Cold? We were bundled up in our coats and boots, but the biting air still...