managerial courage Archives

How to Encourage More Courage on Your Team (Team-Building Activity)

by Karin Hurt and David Dye | Jan 8, 2024 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye | 0 comments

Remembering micro-moments of courage makes it easier to do the right thing next time. If you want your team to feel more courageous, remind them of times they’ve been courageous before. This team-building activity gives your team a chance to reflect on their...

Let’s Talk About It: How to Have the Courageous Conversation You Would Rather Avoid

by Karin Hurt | Aug 7, 2023 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye, powerful phrases | 2 comments

“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. We had a respectful and open conversation about our needs and agreed on what each party needed to change. From there on the collaboration changed...

Courageous at Work: A Managerial Challenge [VIDEO]

by Karin Hurt | Jun 5, 2022 | Asking For a Friend Featured, By Karin Hurt | 0 comments

Being Courageous at Work Creates a Deeper Influence and Impact Being challenged to be more courageous at work can feel overwhelming. You might find yourself asking (for a friend) just how to demonstrate courage as a manager. Here’s the good news. Most acts of...

Braver at Work: Questions to Inspire Your Next Courageous Act (with Video)

by Karin Hurt | May 16, 2022 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye | 0 comments

Gain the Confidence to Be Braver at Work Whenever we ask participants in our Courageous Cultures or Team Innovation programs to share a time that felt particularly brave at work, the room explodes with powerful energy. People love to share times when they were scared...

Courageous Questions: How to Make It Easier to Get Better Insights

by Karin Hurt and David Dye | Mar 21, 2022 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye, Courageous Cultures | 2 comments

If you want better insights, ask clearer questions. Particularly during times of uncertainty and change, one of the easiest ways to know what’s really going on is to (1) get clarity about what you don’t know and (2) ask your team some courageous questions....