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Having the right team is critical to business success, making interviewing a high-stakes task for any manager. Asking the right questions can give you a window into what working with that person could look like, helping you decide if the candidate would be a good fit for you, your team and overall company culture. After […]

Almost 23 years ago, I started my journey to become a mom. I had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at the age of 19 and knew that my chances of getting pregnant were very slim. In my 20s, I chose to focus on my career and fulfilled my nurturing desires with my nieces and […]

As an entrepreneur, the propensity to do it all, whether it’s because you’re Type A or can’t/won’t hire support, will have you running on fumes. But burnout doesn’t have to be the status quo as a business owner. Stop Burnout Before It Happens As a former corporate executive and serial entrepreneur, I’ve experienced my fair […]

I had a successful multi-location business in the family entertainment industry. Like so many other businesses, in March 2020, COVID forced us to temporarily shut down. We hung on for months, hoping that things would turn around. Disaster relief funds helped some, but in the end, we had to make the very difficult and emotional […]

Professionally speaking, I have been incredibly fortunate and have proudly shared my many successes. However, I have not been so fortunate in my personal life. I grew up in a small town and married my high school sweetheart at the age of 18. Yep, it’s true. Like so many others that marry that young, it […]

Writing and giving reviews can be a daunting process for many managers, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips that will simplify the process and help make review season less painful for you and your direct report: Take notes throughout the year on each of your employees. I keep a word doc […]