Fifth Season Consulting

01/21/2026

“Don’t get mad, get curious.”

Lately, I’ve been practicing this mindset when something irritates me. Instead of letting it disrupt my peace, I pause and ask:
✨ Why is this happening?
✨ Does it really have anything to do with me?
✨ Can I ask questions before I respond?

This simple shift has helped me let go of the small stuff, and sometimes even find humor in the moment.

Curiosity creates space for understanding, and that’s where growth happens. 🌱

11/10/2025

Monday Question: Would you be willing to learn a foreign language if it would double your salary?

As the days grow shorter and sunlight feels scarce, many of us notice our mood dipping, a natural response to the season’s slower rhythm. ❄️

One gentle way to lift your spirits and reconnect: The Hygge Game, inspired by the Scandinavian concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”), which celebrates warmth, togetherness, and contentment in life’s simple moments. 🇩🇰🕯️

When you gather with friends, sip something warm, and share meaningful conversations sparked by this game, you’re doing more than passing time, you’re nurturing emotional well-being.

Research shows that connection and gratitude can buffer the effects of seasonal depression. The Hygge Game helps make those moments happen naturally.

✨ Create your own hygge ritual this winter:
• Light a candle or dim the lights
• Brew your favorite tea or cocoa
• Invite a loved one to play
• Let the conversation flow and notice how your energy shifts

Sometimes healing begins with slowing down, sharing stories, and remembering that joy can live in simplicity.

10/21/2025

🎉 Celebrating Leadership & Vision 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that Fifth Season Consulting’s founder, Kara Hinzie, has been named a 2025 Forty Under 40 honoree by the Corridor Business Journal! 🏆

This recognition celebrates Kara’s dedication to operational excellence, strategic leadership, and her passion for empowering organizations to thrive through thoughtful, people-centered solutions.

In her interview, Kara reflects on her journey from her early creative pursuits to her current role as Director of Operations at CRST, and the founding of Fifth Season Consulting. Her story is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Fifth Season, we believe that every organization has a unique rhythm and our mission is to help you find yours. Whether it’s through operational strategy, leadership development, or organizational design, we’re here to help you grow with intention.

👏 Congratulations, Kara! Your vision continues to inspire us.

10/13/2025

Site is officially up!

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09/30/2025

Life is the sum of all the seasons with which it is filled. And if we have time to enjoy the things most important to us, life is rich and full indeed. In Cedar Rapids there is time enough…time to enjoy the seasons as they pass. Extra time. Precious time. A fifth season.

And what is the fifth season?