You became a small business owner because you wanted to be in control of your success, and you knew you could bring more value to others on your own as opposed to working within a company. This mindset has propelled your business’ growth, but with the rise of A.I and automation solutions, it may actually… Read More
Category: Leadership + Strategy
Prepared to delegate? Here are 5 steps to take beforehand
As a business owner and leader, you know how important delegating is to growing your business and team, but letting go of some of these responsibilities may feel daunting. You may be at the point where you’re prepared to delegate, but without a clear plan in place, you may end up feeling even more overwhelmed… Read More
Why you can’t motivate your employees
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
How to automate your business processes – 5 questions to consider
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
Delegation: How to “let go” by facing your fear of vulnerability
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
Overachievers: You likely fear responsibility, not failure
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
How to overcome resistance and embrace change
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
How to overcome the fear of asking
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
A better way to set new year’s resolutions
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