By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet “The women we honor today teach us three very important lessons. One, that as women, we must stand up for ourselves. The second, as women, we must stand up for each other. And finally, as women, we must stand up for justice for all.”…

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet Goals, commitments, resolutions… we set them, we intend to achieve them — and for many of us, some of our best set plans to follow through get consciously or unconsciously derailed. What is at the root of our lack of follow through? How do…

The Making of a Ninja Mind… By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE When considering success at work or in life, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is proven to be equal to (if not more important than) IQ. Yet, EQ can evade even some of the smartest and most “successful” leaders because mastery is challenging to consistently achieve. The…

By Kristine Steinberg, CEO of Kismet Where is your team going in 2023? How will they get there? Do you have the right team? As the New Year begins, it’s an important time for leaders to reconnect with their vision and strategy. Where are you going? How will you get…

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. Trust is at the foundation of all healthy, successful teams; without…

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…