--- title: Thrive To Lead by Kristen Schimtt (9) description: Kristen Schmitt is a an Executive Coach and leadership consultant based on Columbus Ohio. Her blog shares insights on a variety of topics including... 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You might be... 2 minute read [Kristen Schmitt](https://thrivetolead.com/blog/author/kristen-schmitt) 13 February 2019 [Read More](https://thrivetolead.com/blog/2019/2/13/promoting-your-superstar-to-manager) [![](https://thrivetolead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Inner+Roommate.jpeg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Inner+Roommate.jpeg)](https://thrivetolead.com/blog/2018/9/10/take-a-load-off-inner-roommate) ###### ["Take A Load Off, Inner Roommate..."](https://thrivetolead.com/blog/2018/9/10/take-a-load-off-inner-roommate) We all “get in our own way.” We all, consciously or unconsciously, engage in behaviors that hinder... 1 minute read [Kristen Schmitt](https://thrivetolead.com/blog/author/kristen-schmitt) 11 September 2018 [Read More](https://thrivetolead.com/blog/2018/9/10/take-a-load-off-inner-roommate) [![Interested v. 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