Posts by: Katie Kennedy
September 1, 2022 12:30 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
Recently I took my kids to a theme park. Thinking my six-year-old daughter was ready for roller coasters, I brought her on one with me. She wasn’t ready. From the moment we clicked our seat belts, she was terrified. So I threw my arms around her and told her I had her. I kept repeating...
September 1, 2022 12:25 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
As a teacher, I often get assigned after-school car line duty. One day, at a school where I used to work, I asked a parent to drive forward. She put her window down and screamed, “What do you think I’m doing?” I get it. Parents are stressed after a long day. They’re tired and ready...
September 1, 2022 12:19 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
I stood there, arms at my sides, internally screaming all the things I prepared to say as I faced down the one person I could never go against: my mom. Her actions and demeanor were nothing new—stoic and unyielding. She knew I’d cave and give in to what she wanted. I always did. But in...
September 1, 2022 12:15 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
Most of our communication involves talking. Said differently, while our nonverbal communication is important, what we actually say matters a great deal. I’ve found two things true: First, I need to watch my mouth, and second, If I don’t watch my mouth, there are consequences. I don’t think I’m alone here. Many people get this...
September 1, 2022 11:39 am
Published by Katie Kennedy
Harvard Business Review conducted a study of 20,000 employees and found that 54 percent said they don’t regularly get respect from their leaders. Listen—you’ll be busy, overwhelmed, and have a lot of people to help when you’re blessed to lead. However, whether you’re leading a team of three (in your home) or a team of...