by John Horn | May 13, 2015 | Leadership, Pop Culture Career Advice
Superheroes! Last week Kurt kicked-off our two-part series about how the adventures of superheroes, like The Avengers, give us clues about what it takes to build a successful career. Exploring the DC Comics universe this time (because I watched the Batman v Superman:...
by Kurt Heinrich | May 6, 2015 | Leadership, Pop Culture Career Advice
This May audiences across Canada (and around the world) will be flocking to theatres to see the Avengers: Age of Ultron. It’s the latest superhero flick guaranteed to showcase a whole slew of fantastic, daring deeds powered by enough special effects to make your head...
by Kurt Heinrich | Apr 8, 2015 | Learning & Thinking, Pop Culture Career Advice
The Watchmen is a classic graphic novel that was recently turned into a stylistic and pulpy film. If you haven’t seen it before, you can now check it out on Netflix. The Watchmen tells the tale of two generations of vigilantes who take the law into their own...
by John Horn | Mar 4, 2015 | Leadership, Pop Culture Career Advice
This Saturday is the home opener – or first kick – for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The club has been promoting season and single-match tickets by encouraging people to “experience the best sporting atmosphere in Vancouver.” There are several examples of how the Whitecaps...
by Kurt Heinrich | Feb 4, 2015 | Communication, Pop Culture Career Advice
One thing that unites Canadians and Americans is a mutual love for American Super Bowl ads. Thanks to the CRTC we won’t have to stomach those God-awful Canadian car commercials during the big football game for much longer. But in the meantime, you might have missed...
by John Horn | Dec 17, 2014 | Creativity, Pop Culture Career Advice
The holiday seasons are upon us and we’re awash in the magic of Christmas, Hanukah, Love Actually, my parents’ Awesome Semi-Pagan beliefs, and, of course, Festivus. As we share stories of holiday joy with friends and family, it’s important to remember that this time...