Kate’s recent comment in a Fast Company article entitled, “Unconventional advice you can use from 13 C-suite leaders”

“There is productivity in stillness. I spent the first few decades of my life prioritizing being busy and doing work constantly, without emphasizing the importance of a good pause. Now, I find that those pauses are beyond helpful; for me, that can mean stepping away from something that isn’t working (usually technology) or taking multiple breaks throughout the day (10 minutes to reflect or just sit with my eyes closed).

This practice has helped me value how my time is spent by actively choosing to be still throughout my day. Ultimately, I wish I had known earlier in my career that you can work smarter by pausing. I like to say now: Pause, reboot, return!”