Heinz Plaumann

Heinz Plaumann of Heinzsight.org challenges us to be like a thermostat—actively shaping our environment—instead of merely observing it like a thermometer.

In this video, Heinz Plaumann shares an inspiring leadership message titled "Rise Above." He recounts a personal story of flying back from New Orleans during a storm with dark, ominous clouds. While commercial flights were canceled, he had the chance to board a corporate jet. The skilled pilot assured him that they could navigate through gaps in the clouds and ascend above the storm. Once they rose above the turbulent weather, they reached clear skies where the sun was shining. The key takeaway, according to Heinz, is that we all have the power to "rise above" challenging situations by choosing not to let them define or overwhelm us. By making a conscious decision to face difficulties from a higher perspective, we can find peace and stability amid life’s storms.

In the video "Motivation 101" by Heinz from Quantum Kit Careers, the speaker discusses modern approaches to motivating people, contrasting them with traditional methods. Old-Fashioned Model (Carrot and Stick): Heinz briefly mentions the "carrot and stick" model, a traditional way of motivating people, but dismisses it as outdated. Modern Motivation: He introduces two more effective approaches: Increasing Pleasure: Motivating people by enhancing their enjoyment or satisfaction in their tasks or environment. Reducing Pain: Reducing discomfort, stress, or workload to make tasks easier and less burdensome. Heinz concludes that by focusing on these strategies—increasing pleasure and reducing pain—there’s no need to rely on outdated methods like the carrot and stick.

In this video, Heinz Plaumann, co-founder of HeinzSight, presents the foundation of HeinzSight’s workshops, aimed at helping individuals design a “life fully lived” through career planning. He emphasizes that career success is achieved by aligning three key elements: passion, competence, and income potential. Heinz explains that by identifying one’s core passion, honing skills that benefit others, and finding roles that offer financial support, individuals can reach a career “sweet spot” where personal fulfillment and professional success intersect. HeinzSight’s approach includes creating career options through networking and conversations with professionals in one’s field of interest. From there, clients develop a personalized career plan to actively work towards their goals. Heinz illustrates this with a flowchart-style career roadmap, encouraging clients to regularly revisit and adjust their plans over time. Heinz concludes by inviting viewers to engage with HeinzSight, either online or in person, to begin their journey toward a purposeful and rewarding career.