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How to Deal with Moody People at Work

by Karin Hurt | Jan 15, 2014 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Communication | 32 comments

Surviving the Moody People in Your Work Life Maybe it’s a side effect of passion, intensity, or commitment, but some of the most interesting people I know have a moody dark side. Moody people at work are tough to be around. If it’s your boss it’s...

The Insiders Guide To The Dark Side

by Karin Hurt | Oct 7, 2013 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 22 comments

You’ve had those moments. So have I. You desperately want a leadership do-over, but it’s too late. It’s out there – your dark side in all it’s glory. “Powerful you have become. The dark side I sense in you.” ~ Yoda You hear...

Lead Me Please: Developing Leadership Standby Skills

by Karin Hurt | Dec 4, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 10 comments

This weekend, I attended the TEDxWomen’s conference in Washington, DC. The theme was “The Space Between.” Women and men sharing amazing stories about the magic that can happen in the convergence of extremes. “One day you will want to say, this...

On Anger: Techniques for Managing Emotions at Work

by Karin Hurt | Aug 28, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 13 comments

I run, I do yoga, I reflect, I write and sometimes I get angry. As leaders, how we manage our anger and other emotions is vital. Everyone is watching, and if we don’t handle our anger well we can make a tough situation even more difficult. “Anyone can be angry,...