You can only change or control yourself. This includes your partners, parents, siblings, and colleagues so if you are trying to push a square peg in a round hole that energy will rocket through your body and straight to the brain in negative energy. The world is going to change, you need a practice of…
Start investing early: My grandmother was a small business owner who did not have access to a 401K through her employer. When she passed away, her wealth was in a savings account and in real estate. Not once in her life did she invest in the stock market. That’s a huge mistake. I’ve spoken to…
Progress: Find ways to make people’s work progress visible. This can be a kanban board, checklist, or even a thermometer graphic! Don’t forget to focus on professional development progress as well. Schedule quarterly meetings to talk about career growth and weekly check-ins to reflect on the growth and decide on small steps to take next. As…
According to Dr. John Gottman, couples wait an average of six years before they make the decision to seek out couples therapy. That’s six long years of beating your heads against the wall hoping for a different outcome. That’s also more than enough time to have cultivated some ineffective and even downright unhelpful communication habits.…
Innovation is about adoption, not invention; creating something valuable is much easier than gaining consistent adoption of such an invention into an everyday workflow. ⅓ of our team has now been dedicated to customer success, acknowledging that the relationship and education of organizations is paramount for an innovation to be successful. New technologies have changed…
Patience. We are still in a place in the world where women have to prove themselves. As a female founder, I took every speaking engagement thrown my way. I gave free advice left and right. I went to every networking event I could attend. Over time, my star rose, and the people I met then…
Be okay with rejection: You’re going to be rejected by businesses, consumers, people, etc., throughout your entrepreneurial journey. However, you have to be able to keep pushing despite the “no’s” and “no thank you’s”. As a part of our series about “Why We Need More Women Founders”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dionna and Danyelle…
My purpose is to elevate the life experience by creating experiences and places for people to enjoy with those who matter most to them. This influences not only the projects that my companies deliver for our clients, but also how I lead my teams and prioritize time with my family and friends. As a part of…
A support network: beyond a professional network, make sure you have a group of supporters outside your startup environment. These are the people who know you best, whether family or friends. It’s hard to build a company, especially when you feel like you’re pouring your energy into a new venture. My friends and family sent…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. October 4, 2021 — 10:00 AM I’m sorry to sound like a jerk here, but I used to feel sorry for vegans. Owning Trejo’s Tacos changed that. While I like…
