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Karin Hurt

Karin Hurt is an award-winning leadership expert and founder-CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders who writes on workplace communication, courageous cultures, and practical management. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she coauthored books including Winning Well, Courageous Cultures, and Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict, and has helped develop tens of thousands of leaders worldwide. ((https://letsgrowleaders.com/biographies/))

传记与作者历程

Karin Hurt’s documented background centers on education and executive experience rather than a heavily publicized early-life narrative. She earned a BA in Communication from Wake Forest University, an MA in Organizational Communication from Towson University, and completed additional graduate work at the University of Maryland, where she later taught in MBA and executive education programs. Before becoming known as an author and leadership advisor, she spent more than two decades at Verizon Wireless in sales, customer service, and human resources. Official bios credit her with developing a national sales team responsible for $1.5 billion in revenue and helping transform a customer-service outsourcing operation that grew to 8 million calls a month. A notable career turning point came when a senior leader urged her to move beyond HR into field assignments, leading her into B2B call-center leadership and later responsibility for a 2,200-person retail sales organization. ((https://letsgrowleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/karinhurt_One_Sheet.pdf))

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名言

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One of the best ways to improve your leadership is to reflect on how it feels to be led
-Try This Powerful, Simple Technique to Improve Your Leadership
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People need to have a realistic assessment of how they’re doing so they can grow and develop professionally
-Growing Leaders Who are Confident, Skilled and Human-Centered
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But under stress and pressure, I was afraid to be authentic. I thought no one would want to follow the real me
-How I Learned the Importance of Being an Authentic Leader
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Of course, leadership is not about being liked. But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else
-How Do I Gain Respect When My Team Doesn’t Like Me?
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If you want your team to trust you, trust them to trust you
-How Do I Get My Team to Trust Me?
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As a leader of a large team, you’ve got to scale your leadership by creating a solid operating infrastructure and processes that work without a charismatic cheerleader pushing them along
-How to Scale Your Leadership for Bigger Influence and Results
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“Don’t bring me a problem without a solution” is the fastest way to get your team to stop bringing you problems
-The Surprising Reason Emerging Leaders Stop Emerging
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But as I grew into executive roles, it became clear that the most important research skills I learned during that time were the ethnography skills of the anthropologists
-5 Ways Listening Like an Anthropologist Will Make You a Better Leader
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You wouldn’t have wished for this ridiculous, unprecedented disruption
-How To Disrupt the Disruption and Help Your Team Move Forward
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It’s often our most klutsy moves that teach us how to Win Well
-Teachable Moments: Learning to Win Well the Hard Way

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Lead with Radical Candor
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Lead with Radical Candor

In today's fast-paced work environment, leaders often struggle to balance directness with empathy. This plan is designed for managers and aspiring leaders who need to drive performance through honest communication while building deep, lasting rapport with their teams.

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Lead with Connection
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Lead with Connection

In today's fast-paced work environment, technical skill is often overshadowed by the need for high emotional intelligence and relational trust. This plan is designed for emerging leaders and managers who want to reduce workplace friction and master the art of difficult conversations. By focusing on both daily rapport and psychological triggers, learners can transform their leadership style from transactional to transformational.

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Improve leadership & communication for growth
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Effective leadership communication is the cornerstone of organizational success, yet many leaders struggle to inspire teams and drive growth through their communication. This learning plan helps emerging and established leaders develop the communication skills needed to build trust, empower teams, and scale their leadership impact.

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The Laws of Corporate Survival
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The Laws of Corporate Survival

In high-stakes corporate environments, technical skill alone is rarely enough to ensure longevity. This plan is designed for ambitious professionals who need to master soft power, protective maneuvers, and assertive communication to thrive amidst organizational complexity.

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In an era where communication defines professional success, mastering the nuances of human interaction is essential. This plan is designed for leaders and professionals who need to navigate high-stakes conflicts and persuade diverse audiences with poise.

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In high-stakes environments, understanding the hidden layers of human behavior is a critical survival skill. This plan is designed for leaders and professionals who need to identify predatory tactics and apply strategic decision-making to win in competitive social landscapes.

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The High-Growth Leadership Playbook
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The High-Growth Leadership Playbook

In fast-scaling environments, traditional management often leads to burnout and missed deadlines. This playbook is designed for high-growth leaders who need to shift from tactical oversight to strategic empowerment to sustain team performance. It provides the psychological and behavioral tools necessary to build a self-sustaining, high-energy culture.

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Thrive in Nice Nasty Workplaces
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Thrive in Nice Nasty Workplaces

This plan is essential for professionals navigating toxic environments hidden behind a facade of politeness. It benefits anyone facing passive aggression or gaslighting who needs actionable strategies to reclaim their agency and well-being.

1 h 30 m3 章节

社区声音

"Karin Hurt is a former Verizon Wireless executive, an accomplished author, and an international keynote speaker"

Marcel Schwantes

"Courageous Cultures, by Karin Hurt and David Dye, will teach you how to cast that spell"

Kevin Kruse

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"Mastering conflict is a disruptor's superpower, and Karin Hurt and David Dye are your guides as to how"

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"Karin Hurt and David Dye masterfully unearth an invaluable competitive advantage for any company"

Eric George

"Karin Hurt and David Dye's new book beautifully provides what is missing in virtually all books on conflict management"

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