Saying yes to requests for your time and energy out of habit, guilt or people-pleasing can leave you exhausted, burned out, and resentful and without your own goals and ambitions realized. Learning to say “no” to requests that do not support your goals and values does not need to be hard or guilt-inducing.

Uncertainty is a given in your business. There are forces you cannot control that impact how your business moves forward. As you face uncertainty in your business, your plan, core strengths and values, and flexibility will enhance your ability to achieve your goals.

With extensive media coverage on the return-to-office movement, it is easier to assume that everyone is going to back to in-person work. Before you jump on that train, ask yourself what you would be trying to accomplish by changing your workplace structure.

Sometimes there are causes your business supports without much effort. For me, it’s supporting women-owned businesses. It naturally occurred as my business grew. So when I learned of the TheWMarketplace which serves women-owned businesses to sell their goods and services, it was obvious I needed to get involved.

As the business owner, you can decide the culture you want for your company. You simply need to be deliberate about identifying and reinforcing the behaviors and experiences you want for your business.

Last week was all about giving thanks. I find that "Thank You" is an incredibly powerful statement. I have so many people to thank for all that they've done to make me who I am. Let's not forget the impact a simple "Thank You" can have.

Are your core values guiding the many critical decisions you are making for your business?