Kristin's Blog
1 Big Lesson from the Back-Up Singers
Recently, there has been much fanfare about the importance of back-up singers. In fact there is a new documentary, Twenty Feet from Stardom, that pays tribute to these nameless though gifted performers who stood 20 feet from everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Michael Jackson. I have noticed and admire a single trait of these back-up singers.
Am I Out of Control?! Maybe Just a Little? 3 Tips to Take Back the Reins
Ever felt a bit out of control of your time, your day…your life?! In two and half words – who hasn’t?! This past month, many of my clients have been juggling with their over crowded lives with sending kids to summer camp, graduations, weddings, mid-year results, and keeping all their plates spinning. How do we stay balanced, together, and aligned with how and where we want to spend our time?
"I'll Have what she's having..."
Okay folks, let’s be honest. We have all compared ourselves to others at one point or another. The reason the phrase “I’ll have what she’s having” (from that fabulous movie ‘When Harry Meets Sally’) resonates with so many…is that it is not ONLY about what Meg Ryan was acting out!! We compare and contrast ourselves with others around lots of things. We often do this to gauge how we are doing based on what we see others doing.
Me, stressed out?!! Duh......4 Thoughts to Help!
I have not met a single person in my life who has not experienced stress at least ONCE in their life! So, when I meet with clients and executives who are stressed out, there are a few basic tips we go back to when we are bubbling over due to the demands of life and work.
4 Lessons from an Octogenarian
I am quite certain there are many more than just 4 lessons we can all learn from those who have lived over 80 years. Recently, my mother had to undergo a hip replacement, and though she has not sailed through the experience, she continues to teach through her actions how to embrace and meet challenges head on. These 4 lessons are applicable to each of us – every day – with the routine challenges in life
Scrambling to Scaling – The Importance of “Servant-Leadership” - Featured Guest Blog Post
This week, I am featuring a guest blog post from Adrian Wood, VP Business Development for Shadowmatch USA. Adrian discusses the concept of “servant leadership” in growing companies and the difference it makes for managers and companies that are trying to scale their teams and organizations.
What is the #1 Valued Trait?
Recently there was an interesting article in TIME referencing characteristics of value in other people. The results were fascinating, and perhaps hold the key to our future – as individual leaders and in our places of works.
Can you Trust Us?
Over the past several years, there has been an onslaught of E-friendly, organic, and 100% natural products and services being offered. I have been a fan of Whole Foods Market since it was founded back in 1980 in Austin, Texas. They have built a credible and reliable brand for their strict standards relative to the products they offer. Does this really matter? I mean…does this translate to real ROI??
Gut versus Data
Recently ousted CEO of JCPenney, Ron Johnson, was slammed for relying too much on intuition versus hard data as he led the revamping of the JCPenney stores. Most will agree that JCP’s new stores are very creative and well done…yet, the company is in a free fall. What went wrong?
Now What?!!
I cannot begin to tell you how many of my clients – from age 35 to age 65 – are questioning what is next for their lives. Thus, this is the second blog in which we are focusing on the “now what?!” question. Many are unhappy in their current roles yet power through every day unsure of how/if to leave; others are in transition having already taken the plunge by leaving their cushy corporate jobs to reduce their stress (and unfortunately their income stream); some have been riffed due to age (and please don’t tell me that doesn’t happen – because I see it happening every single day); and still others realize they want to leave soon, yet have no clue what they can do and even what they want to do. Sound familiar?