Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

A story about the emotional impact of being seen, the power of small acts of kindness, and how connection can help us all face uncertainty with more humanity.

The illusion of control makes us think there’s one way to figure it all out. But it’s about time we give up on this idea there’s one right way. I mean, why not?

In a world that believes peace is the consequence of war, we resist by holding on to what’s beautiful.

This Pride simply doesn’t feel so colorful. It all seems black and white when there are lives on the line.

I’m starting to think that people laughing at your funeral might be the ultimate sign of a life well lived.

There’s a choice you get to make every day. To live wondering when the bad thing will happen or bet on better days.

Stories from speaking in rural Maine and a summer in an old man band. Yes, really.

There are many lessons in layoffs and one that has stuck with me since my first manilla envelope layoff notice many years ago.

College is a privilege, not a right. But explaining that to someone else definitely pushed me past my conflict comfort level this week.

Changing your mind about anything starts with evolving the way you think about change.

What’s your word, your rally cry? What will you whisper to yourself as you take the next big step in your life this year (besides the 4 letter words)?

It took me 40 years to realize I can get whatever haircut I want. But there was a bigger life lesson in this transition, too.

I believe bad things happen so we can learn how to be the good for others who have the same struggle.

I want to tell you about the sweet kid that dared to ask for another cookie when the flight attendant said “just one” and take us all back to a time when we could be fearless about getting what we want.

Leadership means holding ourselves accountable to ensure all are welcome as they try to find their place in the world.

I wouldn’t be here celebrating 7 years of Three Ears Media without my friends. This is a love letter to them and the future.

Love in leadership isn’t about romance. It’s the moments when we live the values on the wall.

What are the most pivotal moments of your life? A look back to the 1940s and my own journey line.

Making a list of what’s good for you is the first step in knowing how to take care of yourself. It’s critical when we’re living through uncertainty.

I choose to keep coming out. I choose to live out loud for every person who can’t.

A lot of people are predicting the automation of recruiting, but I have a different take. We're not going anywhere if we can master one thing: being better at human (and humane) recruiting.

A reminder that even in the chaos that comes with being a human, you always end up right where you belong.

The stigma behind suicide has always been that it is a selfish act, but in processing my own grief I've unraveled those beliefs.

What the world needs right now is for people to pull over. To stop and help each other in little and big ways.

“It’s like this right now,” is a phrase I use to keep my mind calm when the world feels chaotic. It might help you, too.