I Wish I’d Known

As a leader, do you know your financial numbers — and how to use them to ensure your business thrives? Even if financials aren’t your sweet spot, don’t ignore this crucial part of your role!

Each month in 2023, I feature one of my top-ten “Things I Wish I’d Known” when I first started as a manager and leader years ago. This article is my sixth: Who Makes Those Tough Decisions? You! A [...]

Does it feel hard for you to step away from work to take a vacation? If so, read on for a few tips!

Life and work are like a seesaw: constant ups and downs! Are you crashing hard at the top and bottom? Don’t expect to achieve perfect, long-lasting balance. Instead, aim for “balance in motion.”

Is there a difference between managing and leading? Absolutely — as I learned the hard way in my business! Read on to see how shifting from managing to leading can help YOU make a greater impact.

Do you like to play it safe, craving comfort over risk? I did. Until I learned how taking the right risks opens the door to opportunity and growth. Risk doesn’t have to be a four-letter word!

Ditch your self-imposed pressure to know it all! Recognize what to let go, so you can focus on the big picture. Then trust your staff to do the things you’ve hired them to do.

As a leader or manager, you hold the keys to creating a positive, motivating work environment — or not! Your first step? Set the right tone.

Don’t struggle to figure everything out on your own! This year, learn from the “Top Ten Things I Wish I’d Known” when I was a first-time manager.