The time has come, given current headlines & the evolution of this platform, to focus my efforts elsewhere. Please find me on #LinkedIn & #Bluesky (@erichkurschat) & know how grateful I am for the relationships that we have forged here over the past 15 years. 💙

I'm excited to announce the return of DiSCourse, a weekly gathering place for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the #DiSC model and perhaps bring it to life for their teams or clients. Register today!

"Assertiveness is about communicating clearly, directly, and constructively and delivering messages with conviction that comes from the heart." (from Communication Challenges Faced by Introverted Leaders by Barbara Boldt)

Nancy Maurer of Sonder Haven Consulting is an engaging, inspiring facilitator of #EverythingDiSC and #FiveBehaviors... and she has a fantastic, new website. I'm grateful for any opportunity to support Nancy's business and celebrate our friendship.

Thinking of joining me at #HRUnite2025? All new & existing #HRHotSeat members qualify for $30 off of various conference registration options (courtesy of #HRUnite founder @TMWohlfield). Message me for a discount code!

My first question whenever I'm approached by a new #DiSC client is: "How self-sufficient do you want to be?" More & more, companies are opting to save time & money by certifying internal resources & producing their own #assessments. I help them do the math & weigh their options.

Do you wish people a “happy belated birthday,” as #LinkedIn mistakenly recommends? It’s not the birthday that’s belated; it’s your acknowledgement of it. Instead, use, “A belated happy birthday!” (I’m sure the sentiment will be appreciated either way. 😊)

We *all* face challenges in our work or job search on which we would benefit from actionable, peer-focused #advice. If you're an #HR pro, you can bring one such challenge to #HRHotSeat Chicago's 2/18 virtual event for a #conversation you won't soon forget!

Try replacing "hope you're doing well" in your emails (which can be perceived as scripted & disingenuous) with "how are you doing?" The implication of curiosity & concern (if indeed genuine) can invite meaningful dialogue & strengthen relationships.

Interested in becoming an Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner but wish you had a personal coach to support you 1:1 through the process & help you implement what you learn? That's exactly what I do for my clients... for no additional cost. Let's talk!

I want so badly for you to be getting the most out of your #DiSC efforts that I'll help you strengthen a relationship with your current provider! Message me for a conversation about what's working, what's not, and how you can maximize your ROI with #EverythingDiSC.

"We might not need better advice. We might simply need to do the work of being able to work with the good advice we already have." (from Good advice by Seth Godin)

I can't think of a better testimonial for the power of #hrcommunity (and, indeed, the importance of prioritizing #family) than this one from Lydia O'Malley.

Just a handful of the 46 #humanresources pros who came together at #HRHotSeat Chicago mastermind 102 to celebrate @NichollsBrendan, qualify for a giveaway from @DoubleMPeacock, learn from @GaryNoahSavine, tackle common #HR-related challenges, & much more!

Share what images come up when you type "HR" into your emoji keyboard. I'll go first. A fun, algorithmic quirk? Perhaps. But what if it's an invitation to change how we are perceived? (Thanks to @sbrownehr for running with this in his 2022 #LinkedIn post!)

It means so much to me to share that Brendan Nicholls (immediate past president of HRA of Greater Oak Brook) will be leading the #HRHotSeat Chicago West chapter going forward! Check out Brendan's thoughtful #LinkedIn post about the news & wish him well. 👏

I enjoy thinking of myself as a facilitator... of learning, of experiences, of conversations, of connections, of clarity, of progress. This quote from Priya Parker (by way of Nancy Maurer) really resonates with me. What's *your* take on the meaningful work of #facilitation?

How might you & your business benefit from welcoming 100+ #HR pros into your downtown #Chicago offices for an #HRcommunity milestone celebration event 100 months in the making? Message me to explore what’s possible or share this post with others who may be interested… & thanks!

Who better than an award-winning authorized partner of #EverythingDiSC & #TheFiveBehaviors to help you bring these powerful solutions to life for your stakeholders? 🏆 As you might imagine, I don't do this work for the banner... but the recognition from Wiley sure is appreciated.

#HR pros will arrive to this week's HRHotSeat Chicago virtual event seeking advice on containing medical premium costs, screening executive candidates, staying on top of changing labor law, hiring seasonal workers, navigating a job search, & more. Join us!