Kelly Holding Leadership and life are oddly similar. In both, we bump into moments where our thinking limits us, whether it’s assuming we already know the answer or believing something has to be harder than it really is. The trap is the same: we cut ourselves or others out of the process, and in doing so, we … Read more
The world feels rocky and unpredictable these days—the constant eyebrow-raising headlines can feel unsettling. At the same time, there are still tiny, bright moments: fall family activities (bring on the apple cider donuts), new sports seasons (college football is basically Christmas for my husband), and milestones I can hardly believe—like my son getting his driving … Read more
Fall always feels like it sneaks up on us. The kids are back in school, and keynote season heats up with conferences in full swing. I’m guessing you have your version of this season too! Sometimes life feels like one long to-do list, doesn’t it? Between work, home, family, and the curveballs in between, the … Read more
Some weeks feel like they move in fast-forward, don’t they? One meeting blends into the next, deadlines sneak up, and suddenly it’s Friday and we’re left wondering where the time went. It’s funny how much leadership and life depend on our ability to navigate, adapt, and just keep moving. This week, two themes kept popping … Read more
Ever notice how some things only line up almost right?A plug that doesn’t quite fit the outlet. A jacket that mostly zips. A plan that technically works — until someone actually tries to use it. That’s the tension I’ve been thinking about lately: when something looks solid in theory but falls apart in practice. Whether … Read more
Ever find yourself waiting for the “right time” to start something?Same. We tell ourselves that after the next deadline or once the schedule calms down, we’ll get to the things that matter — sanity, rest, connection, or even just a walk around the block. But both in leadership and in life, there’s a mindset shift … Read more
A quick leadership tip to keep meetings productive—and a reminder not to miss the good stuff while you’re in it. Ever have one of those weeks where you’re bouncing between big work dynamics, deeper thoughts about life, and trying to make the next right move—whether it’s with your team or your family? Same here. This … Read more
Ever have a season where the universe hands you a few “pay attention” moments? That’s been the theme in both my work and life lately—whether it’s helping leaders get clear on why they lead the way they do, or realizing just how much we take for granted until it’s gone (looking at you, clean drinking … Read more
Have you ever stepped away for a week, only to come back and realize… things kind of went sideways? That was me — and my garden — last week (we went on vacation). And it got me thinking: leadership and life aren’t all that different. LEADERSHIP: Tend the Garden. Sweep the Floor. Repeat. While I … Read more
Ever notice how leadership — and life — rarely lives in the extremes?Most days, we’re not just one thing. We’re a mix. A mashup. A juggling act. This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to hold multiple things at once — urgency and empathy, joy and stress, calm and chaos.And maybe … Read more
