In today’s ultra-connected world, we are often swept up by our daily to-dos, current events, and incessant planning for the future. As an agile B2B technology communications agency, the Kite Hill PR team is no stranger to constantly thinking about what comes next. While strategic planning is an important part of what makes us effective communications professionals, Kite Hill recognizes the importance of periodically taking time to ground yourself in the current moment to practice gratitude. This is why focus on gratitude has been embedded into our culture — at Kite Hill PR, we recognize the importance of living in the present moment, taking a step back, and reflecting on the things we have to be grateful for. This allows us to remain a united, motivated, and passionate team able to effectively support one another to generate results.
We asked the Kite Hill PR team to take time and reflect on 2022 and share what they are most grateful for, an important exercise for both our professional and personal lives. Here is what they had to say:
“I have long believed in the power of positive thinking and that gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. That's why we have always worked hard as a team to maintain a positive and supportive work culture here at Kite Hill PR. I am grateful for this team!” - Tiffany Guarnaccia, CEO and Founder
“I am thankful for our multi-talented and high-performance team and for a workplace culture that fully considers the whole person, inside and outside of work. As a parent, I appreciate being able to tag in a team member if needed. I appreciate the grace we extend to one another as we collectively work to deliver excellent results for clients as a unified organization.” - Jeanne Meyer, Chief Client Officer
“I'm thankful for my health, my amazing support system and good books!” - Rachel Hadley, Chief Operations Officer
“I am most grateful for my daughter and her health (as well as my own), family and friends. I am also grateful for the opportunity and the space to grow. I left an established career as a mortgage industry PR expert to dive into a different area of PR — adtech and martech. I am grateful for the vision and support of everyone at Kite Hill PR in this process. Another thing I am grateful for is the ability to look around, not at the negative noise and blaring demands of everyday, and see the beauty in life.” - Charlyne McWilliams, Senior Vice President
“I'm very grateful for all the wonderful and supportive people in my life, including my family, friends, and coworkers. I'm also incredibly thankful for my not-so-little hound dog, Cooper! Cooper has brought so much joy, happiness, and light into my and my fiance’s life, and we couldn't be more grateful for our rambunctious, smart, sweet, loving little pup.” - Mackenzie Gavel, Account Director
"This year and always, I'm grateful for the quality time I get to spend with my family and friends – especially around the holiday season. I'm equally grateful for my Kite Hill team and that our collective values focus on collaboration and balance." - Maggie Stasko, Account Manager
“The thing I'm most thankful for this year is to be spending quality time with my family and friends in South Carolina. I haven't seen them in the 7 months since I moved to NYC, so I'm looking forward to all the good southern comfort food and being spoiled!” - Khala Simmons, Senior Account Executive
“I am very lucky in the sense that I have so much to be thankful for this year. I am thankful for my family and my friends and the time I get to spend with them. I am so thankful for this incredible team that I work with and everything they have taught me over the last year. And I’m thankful for the opportunities I’ve had over the last year to experience new things that have enabled me to grow as a person.” - Kerriann Becker, Senior Account Executive
"I'm extremely grateful for all of my family, friends, and coworkers this Thanksgiving. I've learned so much in the past year alone, and am thankful to be surrounded by so many wonderful and talented people. It's so important to surround yourself with people who uplift and support you, and equally as important to do the same for others!" - Julia Worthington, Account Associate
"I'm thankful for my family and friends, who have been the greatest support team, and for my new Kite Hill PR family. This year has taught me so much, both personally and professionally, and I'm so glad that I have had the chance to kickstart my career and learn alongside such a supportive and collaborative team!" - Illana Hill, Assistant Account Associate
Practicing gratitude empowers our team to remain motivated and ready to deliver the kind of results that make real impacts. This time of year is an excellent reminder to stay grounded and consciously take note of the things that make positive impacts on our lives, professionally and personally, so that we can be the best versions of ourselves.
So, the next time you feel bogged down, try asking yourself, “What are you most thankful for?”
-Kylee Kinnaird, Account Associate