Ken chats with Heath Einstein, Dean of Admission at TCU about his circuitous journey to his current role, and learns the power of working as hard in your personal life as you do in your work life.
Shout-outs & Links
- Former George Washington U colleagues Rhonda Leshman and Rafi Blumenthal.
- Jan Goldstein, formerly of Solomon Schechter in Long Island who referred him to his first counseling gig at Solomon Schechter in Westchester.
- Carol Wasden, who hired Heath at Hockaday
- Ray Brown, Ken's and Heath's former boss
- The Power of Moments, by Chip and Dan Heath.
Rapid Descent
- Heath's walkout song: Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dog
- Best thing he's read lately: The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students by Anthony Jack
- What he's eager to read next: Beloved by Toni Morrison
- Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Omelettes that sound suspiciously like a scramble.
- What he uses to take and keep notes: Moleskine notebook for big ideas; simple spiral-bound non-Trapper Keeper for meetings and conversations. Purple Uniball pen.
- Memorable bit of advice: "Return your voicemails first thing in the morning." Also, "Keep reading."
- Bucket list: Wrigley Field, much to the chagrin of the host, a devoted Milwaukee Brewers fan.
The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment