No is Not a Complete Sentence – 887 words

“No” is a complete sentence. I realize every professional has their pet peeves. Whether it’s how something is depicted in the media, common misconceptions, or just hackneyed phrases (I’m looking at you, “Take things to the next level”), everyone has something that...

Boundaries vs. Compromise (989 Words)

Remember the first time you went to the gym? If you’re like most people, you hit it HARD. You wanted to do all the exercises, lift all the weights, and build all the muscle in just one visit. Of course, what actually happened is you exhausted (and possibly even...

Are you Promoting Unhealthy Boundaries? (759 Words)

I spent the first two years of my undergrad education in The Honors College, a program for “intellectually curious students who attained exceptional achievements in high school.” The classes were fascinating, the discussions were thought-provoking, and the workload...

The Real Cost of Bad Boundaries (737 Words)

Boundaries may be the last thing you think of when you assess the financial health of your business. However, how your employees interact with one another, management, and even with themselves, can impact not only your bottom line, but the future of your business. ...

3 Benefits of Boundaries for Entrepreneurs (1315 Words)

Can we be honest for a minute? Being an entrepreneur is hard. You probably went into business because:     You truly love whatever it is you do. Whether that’s accounting, law, writing, or underwater basket weaving, you love (and are good at) something, and you want...

Boundaries and Core Values (1182 Words)

Where do boundaries come from? If boundaries are how we allow the world to treat us, where does our desire to be treated actually come from? That, my friends, would be our core values. What Are Core Values? Core values are the deeply ingrained beliefs that guide our...