Our next topic is the age-old balance of working on your business versus working in your business, something I think many entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with.
Our next two ladies have experienced firsthand how important it is to support your mental and physical health from their work as well as their own personal experiences and I think it's a great time to remind you all that if you do not take the time to fill your cup, you won't have anything to give to anyone else.
But about a year and a half ago, I got a major life lesson that I didn't want and certainly didn't need. This all comes back to a promise I made to my dad before he passed.
Whether on the carrier side, volunteer side or strategy side of our industry, these women wake up each day and get it done. Nedra, Rusti and Rachel are showing up, demanding greatness, and giving it in return.
We work in a people-facing business and don't have the luxury of burying our heads in the sand. But this doesn't mean that there aren't times when we'd love to do just that.
Whether it be on a national public speaking platform, starting a social media series or taking on a leadership role within their company, Bukola, Stacy and Heather have a commonality: They have earned their seats at the table and are here to stay!
A reader reached out recently and said she was having issues with conflict management stemming from unclear roles and responsibilities between teams. Here are some steps I would look at taking to aid in the shift.
No matter what the past few years have looked like for you, one thing seems to hold true: We have all had to adapt and shift, whether it be in our volunteer lives, changes within our families or taking a leap of faith to try something new in our industry. With that in mind, I'm excited to introduce you to June, Heidi and Vili.
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