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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,...

Stupid Feedback: When Stupid Smarts and What to Do About It

by Karin Hurt | Aug 27, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 2 comments

We’ve all been on the receiving end of stupid feedback from time to time. It’s mean. It hurts. And it isn’t useful or is it? Feedback is stupid when it’s alarming but not specific when we leave the conversation not understanding what to learn,...

Saturday Salutations: Running on Kindness

by Karin Hurt | Jul 20, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 3 comments

It was mile 65 of the Devilman Triathlon. My wet hair was strung with seaweed. I had several layers of mud and grime on my face, arms and legs. I was sick from running on too many caffeinated gels, and slugging through the final miles of the run. The only time I have...

One Month and Growing: Reflections and Call for Feedback

by Karin Hurt | Jul 13, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 0 comments

Please help me to reflect and grow. Letsgrowleaders is now one month old and is beginning to gain momentum. It has been quite a journey and I am looking forward to the road ahead. Thank you to all who have read, commented, and subscribed. You inspire me to observe,...

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...