SMART STAGE Convening a Mastermind: The Power of Collaboration
Although mastermind groups are certainly nothing new, many HR pros are only now discovering this powerful format for linking arms and tackling challenges. Concepts formalized by Napoleon Hill in the 1930s are inspiring today's business leaders to expand networks, encourage collaboration, and break down traditional workplace silos. This presentation will educate you on basic mastermind concepts, as well as provide a blueprint for joining or creating a mastermind of your own!
Erich K. Kurschat

Erich Kurschat (linkedin.com/in/erichkurschat) is the founder of Harmony Insights (HarmonyInsights.com), a company that helps individuals, teams, and organizations benefit from the DiSC personality assessment. He is also the founder of HRHotSeat (HRHotSeat.com), an inclusive mastermind community of real HR pros solving real HR problems. Erich draws from a broad range of experiences as a corporate HR professional, a public speaker, a career coach, a classical musician, and a proud introvert to inspire others toward meaningful work and productive workplace relationships.
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