1. Create a fun office environment. - Make fun an integral part of the job by planning activities and games during conferences, meetings, and training programs. This will make work events more enjoyable and help employees build camaraderie through teamwork.
1. - Set aside some time for yourself - More than one Mom offered this piece of advice. When you are running a business and taking care of a family it's easy to forget about taking care of you.
2. - It's okay to say No - You say no to your kids all the time but you find it harder to say no when it comes to your business. No could mean not today or not this week but some other time that works for everyone.
1. Define your goals. - Create a mind map of your end objectives. Then, work backward from these objectives to develop a strategy to ultimately reach your professional goals.
2. Create a to do list. - Create a calendar and make sure that each day you do something that moves you closer to goal achievement. Plan ahead.
1. Visualize the person you want to be. How would that person behave and communicate?
2. Ask for feedback from trusted colleagues about the way you are coming across. This would be a great discussion with a mentor as well.
1. Network - Networking is a critical tool for all professionals, but increasingly so for women business owners looking to make connections within their community, which can lead to long-term relationships and help build a list of loyal customers for their company.
1. Control the direction of the discussion - Forget about social manners when you are in a business discussion. Interrupt if you must for this is common in business discussions.
