by Kurt Heinrich | Mar 4, 2020 | Collaboration
Kim Scott’s book Radical Candor is all about how to have difficult conversations in order to foster a culture of candor. One of my favourite sections tackles how to get to a great decision. As one might expect a Silicon Valley executive / HR master / CEO-coach, it’s...
by Kurt Heinrich | Feb 26, 2020 | Adaptability, Learning & Thinking
Mental health and resilience (both on the job and outside of it) is an increasingly important consideration for anyone. For a long time, I didn’t give it too much consideration. As my responsibilities at work have increased and as I’ve faced challenges in my personal...
by Kurt Heinrich | Jan 8, 2020 | Leadership
Most people would say they are principled if you ask them. But if you drill down a little more, many will have difficulty telling you what exactly their principles are. Asked when they consider them, you’ll get blank look and a shrug. As I’ve progressed in my career,...
by Kurt Heinrich | Dec 4, 2019 | Adaptability, Pop Culture Career Advice
Martin Scorseses lengthy epic film, The Irishman, tells the story of truck driver Frank Sheeran, played by Robert De Niro, and his life as a mid-level enforcer for Russell Buffolino, played by Joe Pesci, and his Pennsylvania crime family. As Sheeran climbs the ranks...
by Kurt Heinrich | Nov 13, 2019 | Adaptability
It’s going to happen to you more often than not. You’ll spend hours prepping for the interview and days obsessing about how your life might change should you be the successful applicant. And then you get the email or (if you are lucky) phone call letting you know you...