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Nemesis Mentors

by Karin Hurt | Jun 28, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 8 comments

The natural tendency when looking for mentors to turn to people who look like us, think like us, or value the same things we do. It’s easier, and often precisely how people are matched in some formal mentoring programs. That can be fantastic. On the other hand,...

Two Things That Will Get You Promoted

by Karin Hurt | Jun 22, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 4 comments

I am often approached by leaders looking to get promoted. “what characteristics do you look for when hiring for the top positions in your organization?” Stairway to Promotion So, I run down my list. unwavering integrity confident humility passionate...

Is strength your weakness?

by Karin Hurt | Jun 21, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 3 comments

One of my first yoga teachers was fond of saying, “too much strength makes you inflexible too much flexibility makes you weak always balance.” At work, the same is true. Strength can make us weaker. Here’s how Over-reliance on one skill I love to...