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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...

Give Everyone a Chance to Speak and Be Heard at Work

by David Dye | Jan 23, 2023 | By David Dye | 0 comments

Use these powerful phrases to ensure every voice can be heard at work As all of us strive to create a more human-centered and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable being who they are, leaders have a unique opportunity to help voices be heard at work....

How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground

by Karin Hurt | Sep 19, 2022 | By Karin Hurt | 2 comments

To Gain More Confidence Saying No at Work, Start with Your “Yes” It’s never easy to say no at work. After all, you want to be helpful, responsive, and a team player. And yet, every time you say “yes” to something or someone, you’re...

How To Speak Up in Meetings (A Video For if You’re Feeling Unsure)

by Karin Hurt | Aug 21, 2021 | Asking For a Friend Featured, By Karin Hurt, Communication | 4 comments

Techniques to Speak Up in Meetings and Ensure Your Voice is Heard “Hey Karin, I just had my 360 Feedback review, and I heard I should speak up more in meetings. But it’s hard. How do I get better at this?” #AskingForaFriend 4 Ways to Speak Up More in...

We Are Each Other’s Destiny

by David Dye | Jul 9, 2020 | By David Dye, Courageous Cultures | 3 comments

When Karin and I set out to write Courageous Cultures, we obviously had no idea how the world was about to change. It was clear that the nature of work was shifting and that to stay competitive, businesses would need every person to solve problems, contribute...