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Winning When The Troops Are Tired

by Karin Hurt | Dec 16, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Employee Engagement & Energy, Results & Execution | 26 comments

“I’m so sorry,: I whispered before he could even say hello. It was Sunday afternoon, and it was the third time I had to call. He graciously spoke what we both knew was technically true, “Karin, no worries, this is my job.” But it had been a...

5 Steps To Managing Emotions At Work

by Karin Hurt | Nov 6, 2013 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Communication, Employee Engagement & Energy | 34 comments

“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not...

You've Got To Move It, Move It

by Karin Hurt | Aug 8, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Employee Engagement & Energy | 6 comments

Last week was one of THOSE weeks. So much to do. The great, good, bad, and ugly. Pressures mounting on all fronts. Important investments in people, for which there was no short-cut. Business travel and back-to-back meetings. Demanding senior executive reviews and the...

How Stress is Hurting Your Career

by Karin Hurt | Jun 20, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Results & Execution | 16 comments

You know stress is bad for your health. But what about your career? When results are rough the “obvious” answer is to work longer and harder. It’s sad to watch a passionate, hard-working leader shoot themselves in the foot with a stressful reaction....

5 Ways to Support Your Boss (Without Kissing Up)

by Karin Hurt | Feb 13, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Communication | 11 comments

How to Build a Better Relationship With Your Boss… Without Kissing Up I don’t know your boss. She may be great. He may be a pain in the neck. He may be supportive. She may be a real witch. I’ve been that boss. I’ve had all those bosses. My guess is...