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Where do YOU fit in?
There are so many moving parts to your growing agency, aren’t there? The systems, processes and tools that keep the wheels turning in your business are the tip of the iceberg. I used to focus all my energy on mastering these things. I’d sign up for programs that would show me how to launch a…
Read MoreThe power of wrapping up your loose ends
Let’s talk about those moments when life seems to be in a beautiful mess, much like a newly renovated house with belongings scattered everywhere. Piles of items, each with a home yet to be found, beg the question: Where should everything go? Picture those piles as hundreds of threads, waiting for a decision to weave…
Read MoreThe art of saying YES
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned on my journey as a business owner and leader is the art of saying “yes” only to what matters most. The term, what matters most, gets thrown around a lot. But have you ever paused to take stock of what TRULY matters most to you? When you’re…
Read MoreYou get to come first
My friend, here’s a reminder … you are a human BEING, not a superhero. Running my agency, I too wore the superhero mask. I believed I could juggle projects, manage my team, and fight all the fires. And, I thought I could still be there for my family, smiling and happy. That was my dream. …
Read More😔 You’re working longer hours than you should (do this instead)
This is about overcoming subcontractor skepticism. Recently, I had a heart-to-heart with a freelancer who harbored expansive dreams for her writing business. Despite the grand aspirations, she found herself caught in a solo act, juggling client projects while experiencing the inevitable wear and tear on her own well-being. The desire to expand her business tugged…
Read MoreHow do you navigate life’s detours?
The GPS in my car isn’t the best. Recently, I found myself completely and utterly lost, and in my desperation, I decided to rely on my vehicle’s navigation system to guide me to my destination. Little did I know what a mistake that would turn out to be. Two traffic jams and a pesky road…
Read MoreWhat’s your biggest fear about your remote team?
If you said productivity you’re in good company. As the owner of a boutique creative agency, one of your biggest fears about having a remote team is likely around productivity. If that resonates, you’re in good company – I hear this concern regularly from my clients who lead remote teams. The fear of reduced productivity…
Read MoreWhat makes your remote team feel connected?
Your agency’s culture is the glue that holds your team together, especially when everyone’s working from different places. A strong culture fosters connection, collaboration and a sense of belonging. And this ripples through the team, whether they’re sitting next to each other, or are in different locations. A strong culture is what makes your team…
Read MoreThe ultimate success formula for your remote team
Communication + Culture + Connection … Welcome to the first installment of our three-part series on leading your remote team to uplevel their performance and productivity: Creating Clear Communication I’ll never forget the day a web design project came to a grinding halt-not because of illness, client delays, or the usual suspects. It was…
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