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Overcoming Adversity – Interview with Jason Redman

by David Dye | Dec 18, 2020 | Podcast | 0 comments

Whether affected by the pandemic or some other unforeseen and monumental setback, to lead, you have to find a way to move beyond anger, guilt, emptiness or pain. It’s not only possible to overcome adversity, but it’s imperative. In this episode, retired Navy Seal and...

How to Encourage Your Team When Results are Disappointing

by Karin Hurt and David Dye | Nov 14, 2019 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye, Results & Execution, Winning Well | 5 comments

Encourage your team even when their best effort isn’t enough You know your team is working hard, but the results are just not there. You want to be encouraging, and empathetic. Start here to encourage your team while building a recovery plan. 6 Ways to Encourage...

The Power of A Second Chance

by Karin Hurt | Jul 22, 2015 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Employee Engagement & Energy | 15 comments

The planners of the 2015 National Speaker’s Association Influence conference had every reason to believe he was up to the challenge. After all “Sam” had just received the coveted CSP (certified speaking professional) certification (proving he was a...

How Not to Screw Up When You’ve Been Screwed Over

by Karin Hurt | Aug 25, 2014 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning | 25 comments

When I heard his story, I wanted to scream with him and for him. But screaming at water under the bridge just brings more rapids. I paused for what was an uncomfortably long time. Then, I whispered, “I know this hurts. But you have to stop. Kick and scream and...