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Erich Kurschat

@erichkurschat.bsky.social
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DiSC nerd. HR advocate. Introvert. 🏆 Award-winning authorized partner of Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviors.

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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"[M]uch of our exhaustion comes not from the change itself, but from fighting the fact that the change is already happening." ~Kimberly Harris-Mooring (Ready2Elevate Consulting) buff.ly/WgnMrtl
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I'm excited to welcome Marsh Agency to the speaker lineup for "Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI" on 10/8 at TeamWorking by TechNexus in Chicago's Civic Opera Building! Tickets remain available and intentionally affordable. Join us. buff.ly/ZGvDhoV
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Now in partnership with Marsh Agency!
​The day is an interactive sandbox. You will experiment with ideas, work through real challenges, and build strategies you can take back to your organization immediately.
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The organization that steps forward to sponsor food & beverage at Thursday's full-day, in-person #AI workshop from Hacking HR (in partnership with Kinfolk & HRHotSeat) will enjoy 6 months of HRHotSeat Chicago partner positioning as an added bonus! Who's in? buff.ly/ZGvDhoV
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Looks like I'll be hanging out with Anthony DeAngelis on Wednesday. 👏 Join us in support of HRHotSeat Chicago community partners Northern Illinois Human Resources Council and DisruptHR Chicago. Message me for last-minute discount codes to both! buff.ly/YGN8UDT
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Anthony DeAngelis on LinkedIn
"Who said networking can't be fun? The more you do it, the easier it gets, and even gets fun as you start recognizing people! This Wednesday, I'm pulling off an HR doubleheader: the Northern Illinois HR Council Fall Legal Forum during the day and Disrupt HR Chicago in the evening."
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Seats remain available for Thursday's full-day, in-person workshop from #HackingHR (in partnership with Kinfolk & #HRHotSeat) on the topic of #AI readiness & strategy implementation. Register today to join us at TeamWorking by TechNexus in Chicago's Civic Opera Building! buff.ly/ZGvDhoV
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Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI
Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI Hacking HR, in partnership with HRHotSeat and with the expertise and financial support of Kinfolk, invites you to…
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm excited to be learning all about The People People Group (based in Toronto) and a very cool Chicago event that they're hosting in partnership with Oyster next Tuesday (10/6) in a West Loop speakeasy. Check it out! buff.ly/XCBn8Cs
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We've broadened #sponsorship opportunities for next week's collaboration between #HackingHR, #HRHotSeat, & #Kinfolk on the topic of #AI readiness & implementation. Want to facilitate a main stage session? Provide in-kind food & beverage? Something else? Let's talk! buff.ly/ZGvDhoV
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm biased given that DisruptHR Chicago happens to be an HRHotSeat community partner. However, I think that the #DisruptHRChi organizing team is made up of some of the best people out there. Join them on 10/7 & save 20% with code HRHOTSEAT20! buff.ly/snfKwjl
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Learners get *so* much more out of #DiSC when it's made available in whatever language is most meaningful to them. Message me for information on assessment/facilitation in #Spanish... and many other languages!
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join HRHotSeat Chicago community partner Northern Illinois Human Resource Council on 10/7 in Schaumburg for their 2026 Fall Legal Forum... and message me to receive a 25% discount! buff.ly/Iu3vH1Y
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#HRHotSeat Chicago's 122nd consecutive monthly event almost didn't happen earlier this month. However, a few generous individuals took quick action, making it possible for 34 #HR pros to enjoy a memorable evening in GATX's Willis Tower offices. I couldn't be more grateful. 💙
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Along the way, I heard it recommended that organizations greet event attendees with a welcome mat, just as you would embrace guests in your home. Last week, I took the idea off of a Post-it and into the real world. 💙
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I recently spoke with someone on Zoom whose background included warm, low lighting, photos of loved ones, & other clues that the person might prefer the [S]teadiness style on the #DiSC model. The observation allowed us to connect more meaningfully & productively!
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I was reminded of this classic at Gregory Tall's recent webinar on becoming a culture contributor. I feel like watching it should become part of my morning routine. 💙 buff.ly/i3rgI5R
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Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often
Kid President believes the things we say can help make the world more awesome. Here he shares a special list of 20 things we should say more often. What would you add to it? Written and created by…
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If you've not heard of Transform before, you might want to have them on your radar. A community partner of #HRHotSeat Chicago, Transform is making it even easier for you to attend their increasingly popular annual conference. Check it out 👉 buff.ly/laml10m
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HRHotSeat is bringing you to Transform 2027
Save $200 on your ticket. April 12–14, Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ANNOUNCING... #HRHotSeat is partnering with #HackingHR on a full-day, in-person gathering of #people leaders, #business execs, & anyone else looking to develop a practical #AI strategy they can implement immediately. Space is limited. Register today! buff.ly/w3fV4mc
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Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI
​This is not a day of passive presentations about the future of work. It is an interactive sandbox where you will experiment with ideas, work through real challenges, and build strategies you can take back to your organization immediately.
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Another phenomenal, free #webinar underway from Greg Tall of The Gregory Tall Company. This one is on the topic of individual behaviors that build organizational #culture. If you missed this one, there will be others... and you can check out his entire library of #workshops. buff.ly/3f3qauo
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I saw this in a recent post from Niki Ramirez of HR Answers and have been thinking about it ever since. The best coaches out there do this so well... and I know Niki to be among them. 💪 🦸‍♀️ 💪
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Attendees will arrive to Thursday's #HRHotSeat Chicago #HRmastermind event (hosted by #GATX), seeking advice from their #HR peers on managing up, securing an HRBP role, integrating AI into the L&D workflow, increasing virtual activity participation, & more. Register today to join us! buff.ly/KXodaeS
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
On 9/18, Greg Tall of The Gregory Tall Company will make the argument that you don’t need permission, a fancy title, or any budget to be a culture contributor. He'll share five simple behaviors for becoming a culture contributor yourself. Register today & share with your team! buff.ly/yh05K5X
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Live Webinar: Culture Contributors
Great workplace culture is built by everyone, one interaction at a time. This session skips the platitudes and delivers five easy actions anyone (regardless of title) can take to build a more…
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
ANNOUNCING.... #HRHotSeat is partnering with #HackingHR on a full-day event on 10/8 in downtown Chicago titled Leading HR and Organizations in the Age of AI. #Sponsorship benefits include a 90-min main stage session for an audience of people leaders & business executives. Message me to learn more!
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#DiSC users are leveraging #Worksmart to equip managers and empower collaborators at all levels of an organization. Message me to be my guest at this 9/17 webinar, where you'll learn how to apply #EverythingDiSC solutions during performance review season!
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In case the courtesy resume review isn't enough to compel you to register for #HRHotSeat Chicago's in-person #HRmastermind event this Thursday at #GATX, 2 lucky winners will walk away with 2 tickets each to DisruptHR Chicago's 10/7 event. You could be one of them! buff.ly/GHwl3Tu
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Message me to be my guest at a 9/17 webinar focused on leveraging #EverythingDiSC during #performance review season! Worksmart equips your people to customize action plans that account for differences in #DiSC style & reinforce meaningful, productive dialogue. buff.ly/ihTy5q2
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
My friend Paul LaLonde won't be the only #HRHotSeat member speaking at DisruptHR Chicago's 10/7 event. To cheer on the entire lineup *and* receive 20% off your ticket, enter code HRHOTSEAT20 at checkout! buff.ly/lkHIgkn
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#HRHotSeat Chicago's upcoming in-person event on 9/17 (hosted by GATX) will feature a courtesy #resume review, a #conversation with Jake Ekl of Cottingham & Butler, #mastermind-style #discussion, & the meaningful #connection for which we are known. Register today to join us! buff.ly/GHwl3Tu
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Arrive 30 minutes early to #HRHotSeat Chicago’s upcoming in-person #HRmastermind event (hosted by GATX in their Willis Tower offices) to receive expert resume feedback from our volunteer career coaches. Register today! buff.ly/NwIZuZz
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I visited #Austin for the first time this week! Even more memorable than the bats & the BBQ (hopefully there's no connection between the two 🤞) was a #DiSC workshop with another team at #DroneDeploy. They kept me on my toes with so many insightful questions. buff.ly/enXcrcH
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DroneDeploy | Understanding the built world with reality capture, robotics and AI
See every inch of your site with DroneDeploy. We use drones, robots and AI agents to help 5,000+ enterprises understand progress, quality and safety. Book a demo today.
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join #HRHotSeat Chicago's Job Transition Circle in the 30 minutes immediately prior to our 9/17 in-person mastermind event (hosted by GATX in their Willis Tower offices) to receive expert advice on your resume from one of our volunteer career coaches! hrhotseat.com/event/122
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Nerd out with me about #EverythingDiSC Worksmart today (9/3) at 12pm CT! You've heard the buzz around #Worksmart, but you're still not clear on who it serves and how. Let's fix that. buff.ly/E8U0dv3
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This Thursday (9/3), I'm hosting an educational overview of #EverythingDiSC Worksmart on the popular Catalyst platform. Join me to get a better sense of who Worksmart is for, what it looks like, and whether it's right for your business! buff.ly/E8U0dv3
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I'm all for this! buff.ly/2WeQAgI
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Your quirky hobby could snag you your next job
Proponents urge applicants to mention pastimes whose skills translate naturally into workplace advantages, and avoid anything too vague or wholly afield.
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The vast majority of the #DiSC work that I do begins with an organization saying, "We are looking for a facilitator who can help our team members better understand themselves and one another." If you're in that same boat, let's explore what's possible!
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A promotion like this is only valuable if you've seen #EverythingDiSC Worksmart for yourself and believe in its value to your #teams and #clients. Nerd out with me on 9/3, when I host a Worksmart Walk-Through that will provide that very insight! buff.ly/E8U0dv3
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I maintain an extensive list of connections who have requested to stay in the loop on HR event partnership opportunities in Chicago and beyond. Let me know if you would like to be included... and get first dibs on a high-profile collaboration that I'll be announcing shortly!
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I'm hosting an #EverythingDiSC Worksmart Walk-Through on 9/3. 🥳 I'll answer many questions about the popular resource for building critical management & collaboration skills, including how it can help reinforce effective feedback conversations during this year's performance reviews! buff.ly/E8U0dv3
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Erich's Worksmart Walk-Through
Explore what's possible before Wiley's current 50% off promotion expires on October 31!
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"[I]f you want to work in HR, please take note of what’s really required for success and make sure you are pursuing this career for the right reasons." (from A Human Resources Career is Not for “Nice” People by Brian Walker 4/2016; h/t Sana Haque) buff.ly/KLLwwPn
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Getting the transactional support you need to produce #EverythingDiSC or #TheFiveBehaviors #assessments? That's a great start... and so much more is possible.💡 Whether you're focused on building high-performing teams or revenue streams, let's talk -- no strings attached.
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Craving meaningful, in-person connection with your #Chicago-area #HR peers? Register today for #HRHotSeat Chicago's next #HRmastermind event on 9/17 (hosted by GATX) & our 2026 Workplace Law Update on 10/20 (presented by Savine Employment Law, Ltd. & hosted by Amata). hrhotseat.com/chicago
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"The goal isn’t to get everyone thinking alike; it’s to get everyone thinking together." ~RaNae Vodder, RaNae Vodder Consulting buff.ly/uLTXmLE
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Equip your teams for productive #performancereview conversations with #EverythingDiSC Worksmart on Catalyst! Message me or your authorized provider to learn how you can assign #Worksmart to learners for 50% off through October 31. players.brightcove.net/374212494600...
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I have helped countless people pros, coaches, & consultants determine if an Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner credential is right for them, given their own professional development goals & the needs of their business. Message this #discnerd to talk it through. 😉
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Randomly this week, I was thinking about the many ways in which the following sentence could end: "We are the sum of our _____." What's *your* take?
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I'm still finding the words to articulate what HRHotSeat's 10th Birthday Celebration meant to me this week. In the meantime, long-time member, volunteer, and hot seat record holder Lydia O'Malley has shared some of her own in this touching #LinkedIn post. buff.ly/zdefYfg
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
An unexpected joy of facilitating #DiSC workshops in various industries is that I get to learn about the very cool work that so many companies are doing. My session with a team at DroneDeploy last week was the perfect example. What an insightful conversation all around! buff.ly/cU2dBCO
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DroneDeploy | Understanding the built world with reality capture, robotics and AI
See every inch of your site with DroneDeploy. We use drones, robots and AI agents to help 5,000+ enterprises understand progress, quality and safety. Book a demo today.
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
If you’ve ever wondered why #AI in #recruiting feels more hype than help, my friend Kat Kibben has answers for you. Join Kat for this upcoming webinar, where you'll learn about, among other things, tools and systems to make #jobpost writing easy! buff.ly/xfexELE
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Over the weekend, I celebrated 11 years of full-time commitment to Harmony Insights LLC. On Tuesday of this week, an #HRcommunity gathers to reflect on a decade of #HRHotSeat. If you're able to attend, I'd love for you (and your #HR colleagues) to join us. buff.ly/Qxn4wRB
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Register today for #HRHotSeat's 10th Birthday Celebration on 8/11 to be inspired by keynote speaker Gregory Tall, community partners Alix Prassas, Ana Bedard, and Dwight Klein, and HRHotSeat chapter leads Brendan Nicholls, Adam Henry, and Sarah Frank! buff.ly/4pqeZig
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I'm grateful for the partnership of Robert Half, Ink Factory Studios, Punk Rock HR, p3 mediaworks, and The Gregory Tall Company, without whose support #HRHotSeat's upcoming 10th Birthday Celebration would not be possible. Join us! buff.ly/4pqeZig
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Erich Kurschat @erichkurschat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I'm eager to connect with companies who would benefit from hosting a mid-September #HRHotSeat Chicago mastermind event in their downtown office in exchange for valuable visibility with #Chicago-area HR pros. Who do you know that might welcome that opportunity? I'd love an intro.
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