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Saturday Salutation: Spirited Warrior

by Karin Hurt | Aug 18, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 5 comments

I first really met this spirited warrior, Matt on a (yoga) Mat. Our arms and spirits intertwined as we breathed through warrior poses. That was when I began to understand his powerful and joyful heart and spirit. Oh sure, we had been working together at church on our...

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter

by Karin Hurt | Jul 23, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Communication | 5 comments

The conversational thread following my post last week on Email as a Reflective Practice led me to a fantastic post from Germane Consulting group, Dear Leader: Do We Have a Deal? They imagine a letter written by an employee to a CEO, looking...

Self-Directed Meets Connected: Gentle When Needed

by Karin Hurt | Jul 16, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 2 comments

Leadership challenges us to anticipate what is happening in the hearts and minds of our people. This is particularly difficult when working with strong, self-directed human beings. Strong performers are self-critical by nature and when the going gets tough, the tough...

Confidence Bursts: Interval Training To Drive Results

by Karin Hurt | Jul 12, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 1 comment

I have run many, many miles. I’ve had the injuries, experienced the chaff, my toenails have turned black and then fallen off. I have also experienced the exhilaration and confidence that comes from training hard and long. Marathons build confidence. Yet, lately...

Got Charisma? An Invitation to Experiment

by Karin Hurt | Jul 10, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 0 comments

“Are leaders born or made?” I’ve always hated that question– way too simplistic for real life. However, I have been intrigued with the “can charisma be taught” conversation gaining momentum. Lots of good research swirling on that...