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How to Make an Even Better Career Elevator Pitch

by Karin Hurt | Nov 9, 2022 | Asking For a Friend Featured, By Karin Hurt | 0 comments

Use this Simple Technique for a Better Career Elevator Pitch Do you ever think of exactly the right thing to say — your perfect career elevator pitch — the moment you walk away from the conversation? Do you want to make a better impression when you have...

How to Know if Your Boss is a Micromanager (or if you just need help)

by Karin Hurt | Nov 7, 2022 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye | 0 comments

Is it micromanagement or the support you need? One of the biggest requests for help we receive is, “How do I deal with my micromanager boss?” In fact, that phrase consistently ranks in the top “Asking for a Friend” questions in our Leadership...

How Do I Deal with a Manipulative Boss?

by Karin Hurt | Sep 10, 2022 | Asking For a Friend Featured, By Karin Hurt | 0 comments

Don’t let a manipulative boss ruin your day “What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager—the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well? This dude is not really focused on results or relationships. I feel like a pawn....

How to Give Your Boss Bad News: Avoid This Mistake and What to Do Instead

by Karin Hurt | Aug 15, 2022 | By Karin Hurt and David Dye | 1 comment

Avoid This Mistake When Giving Your Boss Bad News You’ve got to give your boss bad news. But the timing isn’t great–for you or for them. The restructure. The uncertainty. The promotion that’s right around the corner. Maybe it’s just not...

Managing Up: Keep Your Boss Informed About a Struggling Team Member

by Karin Hurt | May 30, 2022 | By Karin Hurt, Leadership Development, Results & Execution | 0 comments

Managing up is easy when performance is good, but it gets a bit more tricky when results are down. Here are a few practical ways to show your boss you are on it WHILE giving your struggling employee the time and space to turn their performance around. How Do I Manage...