Figuring out how to engage and motivate your employees is arguably the most challenging aspect of being a business owner and manager. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that they’re just “lazy,” but you’ve likely taught them to be lazy by withholding the one thing that actually drives motivation: ownership. Prior to… Read More
A.I. is on the rise, and for many small business owners (myself included), this feels either incredibly exciting or completely overwhelming. We are in an era of transformation in how business is done, and if we don’t pivot and streamline our business processes to keep up, it will make the ultimate difference in whether we… Read More
Deciding when and who you need to hire is arguably the most challenging part of being a small business owner. Your team must grow with your business, but sometimes, more team members isn’t the better or even the most effective option. When I first took over operations at my family’s insurance agency, things were so… Read More
If you’re a high achiever (and make it a large part of your identity), you’ve likely struggled with asking for help and delegating work to others. You tell yourself that the reason you hesitate to “let go” is because you don’t want it to reflect poorly on you, your team, and your company. This may… Read More
Welcome, fellow recovering overachiever. If you’re embarking on a life, business, or career change, and you’re holding yourself back from starting because you think it’ll be a “failure” – I have news for you: you don’t have a fear of failure – you have a fear of responsibility. If you’ve always identified as the “reliable… Read More
Two years ago, I upended my entire life and career by selling my house and business, and moving from Houston to Los Angeles. I knew I was ready for a change, but I wasn’t prepared for the resistance I would face in committing to it. Up until this point, I had always played a supporting… Read More
My personal struggle with identity Coming from an immigrant household, I was never asked about “what I wanted to be when I grew up” or what my “dream job” was. My parents raised me with the mentality that the best way to “make it” in America was to get good grades, go to college, and… Read More
My fear of asking is rooted primarily in my upbringing as a first-generation American. The message that I received about success was that if I just put my head down and worked really hard, I would get what I wanted. My parents have told me countless stories about how they didn’t receive help from anyone… Read More
It’s the dawn of a new year, and like many others, I’m thinking about what I want to achieve in 2023. As someone who is obsessed with lists, I love making new year’s resolutions, but I have never once been able to cross off every goal I put down. That’s why I’m changing things up… Read More
When WFH (work from home) became the new normal, it felt like a godsend for an introvert like me. It allowed me to do my best work, on my own schedule, without the distractions of a traditional office. Over time though, this newfound flexibility turned out to be both a blessing and a curse. Here… Read More