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7 Reasons Good Moms Make Amazing Leaders

by Karin Hurt | May 9, 2015 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Developing Leadership In Children | 39 comments

No one puts mom as a job title on their resume. In fact, many moms hide their mommy status when interviewing for a new job. They may even strip their resume of relevant volunteer experience that would reveal their motherhood status. I’m in the other camp...

Christmas In July: How To Make Everyday Magic

by Karin Hurt | Jul 25, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Developing Leadership In Children, Employee Engagement & Energy | 15 comments

It was a sweltering July day, the heat wave had been going on for weeks. We only had a window air conditioner in one room in the house. It was starting to feel crowded. My mom had used up her usual tricks to stay cool the library, the movies, peppermint stick ice...

Moms Growing Leaders: A Mother’s Day Tribute

by Karin Hurt | May 10, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication, Developing Leadership In Children | 21 comments

If you ask my mom if she’s a leader, she’ll say “no.” And then, everyone who knows her will just shake their heads and laugh. People follow leaders toward a vision. Leaders serve. Leaders grow leaders. My mom’s a leader. She’s grown...

Moms Growing Leaders: A Mother’s Day Tribute

by Karin Hurt | May 10, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication, Developing Leadership In Children | 21 comments

If you ask my mom if she’s a leader, she’ll say “no.” And then, everyone who knows her will just shake their heads and laugh. People follow leaders toward a vision. Leaders serve. Leaders grow leaders. My mom’s a leader. She’s grown...