By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet Just like that — the holiday season is upon us and we are about to enter a period of time that often ends up, in the rear view, being a blur. Then, come January, we eagerly set new goals and resolutions… and 2022 will…

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet One of the most powerful ways to exercise generosity as a professional is to become a mentor. This month, as we reflect on giving, I challenge you to consider taking on a mentoring role as an opportunity to teach, coach, provide feedback, and share…

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet What is trust, what does it feel like, how do we foster it, what derails it? These are essential questions for any leader to consider as they forge a path to organizational success. …

Visionary and Managerial Leadership, defined. — By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet Evolving as a professional is oftentimes burdened by overt and covert messages that success hinges on becoming a “leader” with acumen for leading the vision, inspiring the masses, advancing on strategy, and growing the business. But what if you don’t excel or have interest…

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet When I emerge into August, a deep sense of contentment abounds. Sun soaked, salt water satiated, and infused with wildflower-scented air — a physical state of wellness washes over me and brings about an ease of being, a contentment that no longer feels effortful…

You can’t bank on your talent alone. — By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet How many times have you seen people around you advance in their positions for reasons beyond merit? This is the game of life, and it starts from a very early age — competing for positions on sports teams, classroom favoritism, playground hierarchy, college acceptance…

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet Work-life balance. It’s an elusive concept that we’ve all considered, but many of us struggle to achieve. The idea of balance is an important consideration when thinking about holistic wellbeing in life and work. …

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet What does it mean to be an inspirational leader? The Economist Intelligence Unit recently found that only 50% of employees feel their leaders are inspirational. Even less feel their leaders create engagement. With half of the workforce uninspired and unengaged — productivity, morale, and…

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet MONEY. It’s a topic that is often taboo and avoided even in some of our most intimate relationships — including the relationship we have with ourselves. Why is money wrapped up with so much emotion, stress, and sometimes, shame? Regardless of economic status, money…