by Kurt Heinrich | Aug 14, 2013 | Adaptability
On the morning of July 6, 2013, I was waiting with my redheaded partner, Theo, in the Vancouver International Airport US Departures terminal, preparing to board a United Airlines flight to San Francisco. We were on our way to California to kick off our two week...
by Kurt Heinrich | Jun 19, 2013 | Case Studies, Leadership
The Opener: Vancouver Street Soccer League Helps Participants Reach their Potential The Potentiality inspires and educates change-makers who are passionate about building community. One of the ways we do this is by featuring organizations (businesses, social...
by Kurt Heinrich | May 2, 2013 | Communication
Positivity and resilience overcome political attack ads – these are the traits you need to rise above negativity and mean spiritedness. Hours after he was appointed the new Liberal Party of Canada leader, Justin Trudeau (and Canadians) faced a barrage of attack...
by Kurt Heinrich | Apr 12, 2013 | Learning & Thinking
This week, Vancouver tech darling Hootsuite was “hammered” (according to Global News) with complaints connected to its practice of hiring unpaid interns. Critics charged that the practice was not only unethical, but also illegal. According to a recent article in the...
by Kurt Heinrich | Mar 18, 2013 | Leadership
It’s easy to be a good leader when things are humming along. But when the wheels fall off the bus and everyone scatters for cover, the best leaders are those who are able to defuse the situation without leaving their employees feeling horrible and isolated. In my...
