March 19th, 2018 by Kelly Kienzle
“If we could all just agree, then we could actually get something done around here.” We often hear this plea at our workplaces as we strive to find meaning in our work by hurrying to get to action. We believe that if we can just…
January 31st, 2018 by Kelly Kienzle
I have long been a believer that any conflict or frustration between colleagues is due to a difference in personality or temperament. I believed that conflict came about because people could not communicate or understand each other well enough to see the other person’s perspective. A…
December 19th, 2017 by Kelly Kienzle
Most of us can agree with the following statement: “I am my harshest critic.” We know this about ourselves and we know how much grief and suffering it brings us. When we step back from a situation where we believe we were insufficient, we notice that…
October 31st, 2017 by Kelly Kienzle
So often we think we must do both. We believe we must slow down and appreciate what we have. Yet we also want to believe in and pursue our dreams. But does pursuing a dream mean that we are unhappy or dissatisfied with the present? On…
August 30th, 2017 by Kelly Kienzle
Do you remember a time when you were turned down for a promotion? Or how about a time when you applied for a job that you felt certain was a perfect fit for your skills and experience, only to find out that you were not selected?…
June 28th, 2017 by Kelly Kienzle
“Now I become myself It’s taken time, many years and places. I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other people’s faces….” That poem by May Sarton, for me, describes how I have often moved through my professional life. I have worked at several companies, across a…
April 21st, 2017 by Kelly Kienzle
Two voices walked into a bar and started an argument about who was stronger. The Saboteur Voice said, “I know I am stronger because I can see how you are weak, sloppy and just not very smart.” The Sage voice responded, “I know that I am…
February 10th, 2017 by Kelly Kienzle
These children see only what is good – – to eat! I recently had the pleasure and honor of working with a large organization to understand what was unique and good about their culture. This organization existed within a somewhat staid industry. They struggled to attract…
December 28th, 2016 by Kelly Kienzle
Once again this year, I plan to ditch the New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I want to focus on this little gem I found recently: “It takes profound self-confidence to be humble enough to recognize your own limitations without self-blame.” This quote is from Norman Fischer and,…
November 14th, 2016 by Kelly Kienzle
Many times over the last week I have attempted to write this note. As my mind swirls to understand the source, emotions and outcome of change, I have used many different approaches. I share them here in the belief that change is inevitable and so we…
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