October 11th, 2018 by Kelly Kienzle
As my faithful readers know, I usually write about a topic on leadership growth and transformation. But last week I went to my 30-year high school reunion and unexpectedly learned something I want to share here. What I learned was this: Our strongest and longest-lasting relationships…
September 29th, 2015 by Kelly Kienzle
We always want to know things. We yearn for certainty and assurance. But why? We want to know what will happen, who will say what and how the work will go. We assume that we will be happier and more secure if we can forecast what…
August 7th, 2014 by Kelly Kienzle
Summer offers so many choices. We can choose to go outside or work from home; choose to wear sandals or flip-flops; or choose to stay out later or not. But is it only the season that gives us more choice? Why aren’t we at choice more…
July 3rd, 2013 by Kelly Kienzle
“If everything depends on context, how can you still have principles?” This is a question asked of Sonia Sotomayor, as described in her autobiography, “My Beloved World”. This question is asked of her in high school, when she is accused of arguing from multiple viewpoints, always…
March 29th, 2013 by Kelly Kienzle
Our frustration at work usually comes as a result of feeling we have no options. We hear ourselves and our colleagues say: “This is the only result that will please the client.” “We don’t have the resources to do anything else.” “We simply don’t have any…
January 29th, 2013 by Kelly Kienzle
How do you know whether to accept a new opportunity? What are the merits of listening to the voice of experience and reason versus the dare-devil voice urging you towards a new, bolder move? When making a decision, how much should we rely on proven strengths…