Most people start a business with one or two people. If the concept proves successful, then the business will grow as you start adding more people. (Obviously some will always be just you if that is the model you choose!) As people are added, you must learn to step back and trust others to do [...]
I did a short radio segment the other day. The format was an interview. I think I figured out why politicians never answer the question they are asked: it is really challenging to listen to a question and respond when you are live! It is scary and hard to prepare for. But if you have [...]
I heard someone say recently that stress impacts one's self-esteem. I did a very brief internet search to find more information, and indeed, this is a think that people talking about. Of course, stress and self-esteem can both be defined numerous ways. Economic stress, or stress caused by being a different race and feeling that [...]
I attended a training about eliminating bias in the workplace. I was surprised that the presenter spent much of the time focusing on our brand. But, her point was about have to make sure that we are inviting to different groups of people as business owners. One of her first tips was to make sure [...]
We have different opinions about what's most important, and it is easy to think everyone thinks the same way. Do you always stay at work to finish a project if your boss asks...even if you had plans to take your kids to a ball game? Or do you always put family first? Or friends first? [...]
When you own your own business you get to set your own priorities. This is one of my favorite parts, and yet it also creates challenges. When your boss tells you to do something, you have little choice if you want to keep your job. But when you are in charge, while there will be [...]
When I started health coach training, many of us made the excuse that we couldn't help others on their health goals if we still had problems of our own. In other words, if we are not perfect, how can we help others? Wouldn't that be a contradiction? The program addressed this head on. The founder [...]
I'm walking down the street, and I see a dog sprint across. And it goes back to the house. And soon back across again before running back again to the house. Probably, someone is yelling at it to come back each time. But the next time it runs out, it nearly collides with a moving [...]
If only we could prepare for every situation. I do a lot of two hour meetings with people I don't know. There is no way to prepare in terms of how our personalities will mesh. Should I do x or y? I cannot decide until I must make a split moment decision based on the [...]
Sometimes we might think we should know. To have the answers. But I think curiosity is key, and letting yourself follow curiosity without judgement about what you should know or care about. Following curiosity may just be one of the keys to a fulfilling life.
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