by Kurt Heinrich | Jul 11, 2018 | Adaptability, Campus Career Centre 3.0, Communication, Have Better Conversations
It happens from time to time. Your partner comes home from work defeated. A project went off the rails, they failed to hit their annual target, or were fired after making a big mistake that cost their organization big bucks. In situations like these, being empathetic...
by John Horn | May 9, 2018 | Adaptability, Campus Career Centre 3.0, Have Better Conversations
It’s mental health week. If you’re like me, you definitely need more hours in the day, probably use the word “busy” to answer the “how’s it going?” small-talk-question, and there’s a strong possibility that you feel overwhelmed. All leaders need self-care. When people...
by John Horn | Apr 18, 2018 | Collaboration, Have Better Conversations
I share an office with an awesome colleague named Kristin who is an introverted human being. That means that she gets most of her energy from internal feelings as opposed to external sources of stimulation. At times, “energizer” or “icebreaker” activities leave her...
by John Horn | Feb 28, 2018 | Business & Entrepreneurship, Co-operative Leadership, Communication, Have Better Conversations
Sharing a compelling vision for your organization’s year ahead, your team’s work priorities or your family’s vacation is a differentiator. When a community clearly understands why something is happening and how it will unfold, shit gets done and people have fun doing...
by John Horn | Jan 31, 2018 | Communication, Have Better Conversations
Great questions inspire better conversations. My book club recently read Basketball (and Other Things) by Shea Serrano, which seeks to ask and answer approximately 33 questions about, you guessed it, basketball and other topics, such as action movies and...
by John Horn | Oct 11, 2017 | Campus Career Centre 3.0, Communication, Have Better Conversations
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday and it just happened. In addition to the spectacular food and drink (thanks, Auntie Sharon and Uncle John!), I love spending time reflecting with my community about what makes us thankful. Expressing gratitude enhances human...
