The other day, I was listening to a podcast interview with Jenna Kutcher and Ed Mylett, and she was talking about how she is unemotional in business. As a woman, that sounds like a strange quality to admit, but I have to agree that I relate to her. It’s not that things don’t hurt my feelings at work - bad reviews, disgruntled staff, and a lack of work ethic definitely grind my gears more than I’d like to admit, but I have a pretty level head when it comes to shaking off the unimportant moments to move forward. But, their conversation got me thinking about what my best and worst quality as a boss might be.

How to Successfully Work with Your Friends...Even When Everyone Tells You Not To

I come from a family of entrepreneurs, and I was warned at a young age not to do business with my friends. All the logic behind it makes sense. Friends and money don’t mix. Friends and the stress of work don’t mix. Who wants to boss around (or be bossed around by) their friends, after all? It opens up the door to heartache, difficult conversations, and the risk of splintered relationships that will never recover. But I also firmly believe that it can be done.

5 Ways to Write Better Copy

If you love your brand but are struggling to give it an authentic voice, these are the tips for you! Whether you’re writing for your own blog or a larger company, some rules of copywriting hold true across the board.