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5 Words You Should Say Every Day

by Karin Hurt | Oct 28, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 26 comments

Your leadership impact comes in the context of the mundane. How you show up moment by moment adds up. Your team is paying close attention to the words you say every day. Every day little words inspire connection more than any grand speech you could deliver. It’s...

Words With Teams: A Simply Insightful Teambuilding Exercise

by Karin Hurt | Mar 28, 2013 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 7 comments

I’m always looking for ways to keep remote teams connected. Remote work drives thirst for daily inspiration and touch points. Sharing words helps. Words uncover meaning. Words inform. Words create community. I emailed my larger...

Recognition Power Words: The Phrases that Mean the Most

by Karin Hurt | Sep 8, 2012 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Communication | 14 comments

Think of the best recognition you’ve ever received. Who said what, and why was it meaningful? Twice this year someone has told me “I am proud of you.” Both times, I was surprised to find myself really choked up. My gratitude reaction was so strong...