August 29th, 2016 by Kelly Kienzle
Sometimes after we’ve been in a role for a while, we are no longer happy. We go through our work almost blindly and do not need to exert much intellectual energy to fulfill our responsibilities satisfactorily. Sometimes we can even be performing above average, but doing…
September 16th, 2014 by Kelly Kienzle
“Ambition eventually wears out and probably should. But you can keep your zest until the day you die.” John Gardner spoke these words to a roomful of McKinsey consultants over 20 years ago. He was speaking about personal renewal. He went on to say: “Be interested. Everyone…
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…
October 5th, 2012 by Kelly Kienzle
What if you were to forgive yourself once every day? What if you allowed yourself to make at least one mistake for which you would not beat yourself up? What if you held yourself to the same reasonable standard that you hold others? Here’s the scenario: …
July 31st, 2012 by Kelly Kienzle
We are constantly called upon to give our very best performance. We face questions such as: How will I give my very best interview? How will I deliver my very best marketing pitch? How will I swim my very fastest time? I would offer just two…
May 31st, 2012 by Kelly Kienzle
Can you feel the power in these words? Isn’t this what we aspire to do each day? Each time you resolve to “stand your sacred ground”, you are being a leader. You are claiming your vision as something meaningful. This is what leaders do. This is…
December 30th, 2011 by Kelly Kienzle
I read a story this morning about a woman who was killed in an elevator accident. She was going to work as she always did, likely feeling safe and unthreatened. Yet, her life took a sudden and dreadful turn. How could she have known? What were…
September 26th, 2011 by Kelly Kienzle
What is the difference between harmonious passion and obsessive passion for our work?
