by Kurt Heinrich | Oct 18, 2016 | Communication, Have Better Conversations
Meaningful dialogue is an elusive thing in our communities. Having a respectful conversation with someone about something on which we do not agree isn’t common. Yelling opinions over someone else or building a newsfeed that reinforces your worldview are common in a...
by Godfrey von Nostitz-Tait | Oct 12, 2016 | Collaboration, Communication, Have Better Conversations
THE POTENTIAL OF DIALOGUE Meaningful dialogue is an elusive thing in our communities. Having a respectful conversation with someone about something on which we do not agree isn’t common. Yelling opinions over someone else or building a newsfeed that reinforces your...
by John Horn | Jun 8, 2016 | Communication
My son is two years old and he is fast becoming a competent negotiator. Well, not really. But he does try really hard, his logic is pretty funny, and kids are adorable and we can learn a lot from them. Every day I negotiate peoples’ work plans, budgets, partnerships,...
by Kurt Heinrich | Apr 13, 2016 | Communication, Pop Culture Career Advice
These days I’m on a real podcasting kick. One of my favourites is the Nerdist, which is moderated by comedian Chris Hardwick. Hardwick has all sorts of guests, but some of the most interesting are his fellow comics. During the hour long shows, comics such as Steve...
by Kurt Heinrich | Apr 6, 2016 | Communication, Have Better Conversations
Asking good questions is an important quality of a friend, a partner and a co-worker. It’s also particularly helpful in a work setting. Whether you are meeting with colleagues or attending your monthly board meeting, asking good and insightful questions without fear...
by Kurt Heinrich | Sep 23, 2015 | Communication
There’s a lot of change happening in the communications industry these days. Seasoned journalists are flooding into the profession, traditional barriers between advertising and editorial are blurring, and the predominance of digital tools and channels is increasingly...
