by Kurt Heinrich | Apr 8, 2020 | Adaptability
Many parents are working from home with our kids as COVID-19 burns its way around the world. Canada has been impacted by mass unemployment. Offices are shuttered and employees in most industries have been sent home – some with pay, others without. The lucky among us...
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...
