Mentoring Archives

The 3 Gifts: Grateful for Growing

by Karin Hurt | Oct 23, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 10 comments

They say “feedback is a gift,” but much of the time it does not feel that way. So, what was different this time? It was a cool, crisp night. The warmth of the make-shift spotlight was both frightening and friendly as I stood ready to give my final speech...

Snap, Crackle, STOP– What's Your Brand?

by Karin Hurt | Sep 11, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt | 7 comments

Have you ever thought of yourself as a brand? Most people associate brands with companies, services or products– but don’t always stop to think about their personal brand let alone how to build it. This is a guest post from Jonathan Green. “Jonathan is a culture...

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,...

Leadership Magic: Key Actions That Inspire Results

by Karin Hurt | Aug 23, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Employee Engagement & Energy | 2 comments

“What’s your leadership magic?” That’s my favorite question to ask really successful front line leaders. Clearly something is working for these folks, and I am always thirsty to understand just what. If you are a leader growing leaders,...

5 Ways Leaders Bust Confidence

by Karin Hurt | Aug 16, 2012 | By Karin Hurt, Employee Engagement & Energy | 10 comments

Leaders work hard to build confidence in their teams. They know that building confident teams and people is vital to success. Confident team members are more creative, communicate more effectively, and take more risks. Plus, it’s easier to delegate to a...