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The Reluctant Leader: Why Confidence Matters

by Karin Hurt | Aug 13, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Communication, Employee Engagement & Energy | 4 comments

Sometimes people find themselves in positions of leadership before their self-confidence has caught up with them, and are reluctant to lead. Helping reluctant leaders to see themselves as the leaders they are, can make them more powerful. Here’s a story of why...

Kermit the Frog as Leader? It’s Not Easy Leading Green

by Karin Hurt | Jul 6, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 7 comments

Growing Leaders of All Ages: A Guest Post about Kermit the Frog’s Leadership by Jared Herr (Age 12) Part of my mission for this blog is engaging leaders of all ages in the leadership conversation. Today, I present a guest post from Jared Herr, age 12. 2022...

Won’t You Be My Mentor?

by Karin Hurt | Jun 27, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 3 comments

So, you want a mentor. Now what? Where? Who? How to approach? First, let me say this. I have NEVER been offended by anyone who has asked me for career advice , or wanting to know me better. I love to help. I have always said yes to anyone who approached me with the...

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...