Kelly Holding Two things that might not seem related at first glance:Having difficult conversations with a team member…And the secret to not getting old. Stay with me. Both require something most leader’s underestimate: a repeatable and steady approach. Leadership What’s the key to handling and staying steady in difficult conversations? Difficult conversations are part of the job. … Read more
I am always scheming ways to chase the sun in the winter months, whether for work or play (#JoyIsMyJob). Last week, I was in Mexico with my husband and a few friends. I am not a huge seafood person. I’ve gotten sick once or twice on fish and lobster, which makes me cautious. Meanwhile, our … Read more
My 14-year-old recently got his driver’s permit, which seems crazy because just yesterday he was the size of a loaf of bread and permanently glued to my left side. Or at least it feels that way. I blinked, and now he’s an inch and a half taller than me and proudly driving around with me … Read more
Doesn’t it feel like everything is coming at us at once? Emails. Decisions. Problems. People. Expectations. We spend our days reacting, fixing, adjusting, and holding things together, often without realizing how much energy and sanity that constant responsiveness (being on duty) costs us. At work, it shows up as firefighting. In life, it shows up … Read more
I recently subscribed to The New York Times. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and more intentional about knowing what’s happening in the world. Or maybe it’s because they were running a really good deal for a yearlong subscription. Either way, I found myself doing something I haven’t done in years, actually reading the newspaper. … Read more
The holidays and the New Year have a funny way of pulling our energy in opposite directions. If I had to choose cartoon characters to describe mine, it would probably be Olaf, Eeyore, and Boss Baby. Some days felt easy breezy, optimistic, and light. Other days felt heavier and slower. And then there were moments … Read more
As I was thinking about the new year and the power of taking action without guarantees (because who actually knows if we’ll meet every goal we set, right?), I kept coming back to how much tension shows up at the start of the year. January can feel exciting and motivating and somehow heavy at the … Read more
Happy New Year! Hopefully you rang in the new year with a glass of bubbly, a mocktail, or something delicious. Whether you stayed up until midnight or fell asleep on the couch early, a new year is still worth celebrating, especially after the wild ride that was 2025. This time of year naturally invites reflection. … Read more
As we tiptoe (or maybe stub our toe) into a new year, I always notice the same tension. Part of me genuinely loves goals, lists, and clean slates.And another part of me knows that most of life isn’t about executing a perfect plan… it’s about trying things, learning quickly, and adjusting along the way. So … Read more
As the year winds down, I’ve been spending more time reflecting than usual (shocking, I know). Part of that came from celebrating Christmas early with extended family and watching the holidays unfold through the eyes of kids as they grow and change…when the shine begins to wear off just a tiny bit. Over the weekend, … Read more
