Heather Kathryn Ross

Heather is a writer and editor based in Oakland, California.

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Franklincovey.com • 20th February 2024

4 collaboration mistakes that can hurt your group’s work

I worked with a freelance writer to concept this piece, and I edited it. My goal was to help the writer explain Steven R. Covey's steps to great collaboration in reverse—by showing learners what not to do in group work situations.
Franklincovey.com • 7th April 2022

40+ questions to get clarity from your boss in your next 1-on-1

I worked with FranklinCovey writer Beck Johnson to conceptualize and edit this piece.
Quartz • 15th September 2017

The Next Big Winners in Tech Will Be the Companies that Choose Heart Over Head

I worked hand-in-hand with IDEO's David Webster to write this op-ed for Quartz about the future of emotionally intelligent AI. I interviewed David and drafted the piece in his voice.
Entrepreneur • 20th March 2018

Why the Best Leaders Act Like Playful Puppies

I worked with IDEO's Brendan Boyle to shape this op-ed on the importance of play in leadership for Entrepreneur.
Healthline News • 24th July 2014

Antibiotic Resistance: Why Our Best Medical Weapon Is Losing Its Edge

At Healthline, I edited and produced a 15,000-word special feature series on the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by reporter Brian Krans. This is one of the articles.
Earthjustice.org • 24th August 2016

100 Years Wild

This 11-part blog series from Earthjustice celebrates the centennial of the National Park Service. I led the planning, calendaring, and editing of the series.
Healthline News • 12th February 2015

Is da Vinci Robotic Surgery a Revolution or a Rip-off?

This is the first of more than 100 investigative features I assigned at Healthline, executed by reporter Cameron Scott.
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