disclosure Archives

Leave Your Burdens At The Door

by Karin Hurt | Mar 12, 2014 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Communication | 22 comments

No one “forgets” their cancer diagnosis, their sick mother, their midterm exams, their custody battle, their abusive relationship. And yet, one of the most frequently uttered phrases in call centers is to instruct reps to “leave their home burdens at...

Should You Reveal Your Secret at Work?

by Karin Hurt | May 14, 2013 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 10 comments

You want to show up authentic, but then again not every environment is safe. If you tell your secret, will they admire your courage? Will it bring you closer to your boss and others? Or. Will they judge you? Will doors open or close as a result of your authenticity?...

“But Your Life Looks So Perfect on Facebook”

by Karin Hurt | Jan 28, 2013 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 9 comments

I just got off the phone with an old friend. She had several important concerns weighing on her heart. We talked about them for a while, and then she shared: “You know I was talking to another friend about this and she said, “but your life looks so perfect...

Disclosure in Leadership? The Benefits and Risks of Showing Up Real

by Karin Hurt | Oct 8, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 4 comments

If you are like most leaders, you are concerned about your image and your brand. You want to show up strong, confident, and worthy of being followed. But what happens when you’re not feeling strong? What happens when life throws you curve balls to juggle on top...