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Virtues
Elenore Roosevelt has often been described as a courageous woman. Loyal, wise, and a seeker of justice are also a few of the virtues that...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Feb 22, 20222 min read


The Art of Mentoring
Who do you turn to when you are struggling with something, feel stuck or have questions that don’t yet have answers? Who do you call when...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Oct 26, 20213 min read


Flexing Your Empathy Muscle
When was the last time you felt truly heard and seen by another person? Who was the person who made you feel seen and heard, how did they...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Oct 11, 20212 min read


The Two Sides of Why
In our past blogs, we talked about the importance of knowing your “Why” behind what you do in personal and professional life, how to find...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Sep 27, 20212 min read


Start with Why
A few weeks ago, I talked about a recent in-person event that Henrieta and I led. It was an amazing experience, and a great entry back...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Sep 20, 20212 min read


THE EXAMEN EFFECT
In our previous blog, Maryanne explained the origin of the Examen, a 16th century Ignatian spiritual practice, and she described how to...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Jul 28, 20213 min read


THE RIP CURRENTS OF CHANGE
My family and I have a long tradition of going on vacation to the same place in Michigan: the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. It is a...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Jul 6, 20213 min read


Lesson From a Wave
A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the beach watching the waves flow in and out. I found the rhythm of the waves calming and comforting....
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Jun 28, 20213 min read


Giving Up Is Hard To Do!
It’s no secret that I love to garden. My front yard garden has been a challenge for me. We have a huge maple tree in the front yard and...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
May 31, 20213 min read


Ready, Set, Go!
For the past few years Henrieta and I have been working on a special project. We went from concept, to researching everything we could...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
May 24, 20213 min read


Being a Happy Volunteer: Lessons Learned From 25 Years of Volunteer Work
Being a volunteer is a huge part of my life. I have been a volunteer for over 25 years now. Most of my volunteering has been connected to...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Sep 8, 20204 min read


View of a Support Team
My friend Betsy was an amazing woman. She enjoyed swimming, opera and cooking. She was extremely funny and intelligent, and had a deep...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Oct 1, 20194 min read


Servant Leader
Today is Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday is all about the last Passover supper that Jesus celebrated with the disciples. One of...
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo
Apr 18, 20194 min read
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