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6 pieces of life and career advice from exceptional mothers

Many of us take on the dual roles of mother and businesswoman, and while we believe these roles go hand-in-hand, sometimes it feels like they compete against each other! And that's when it's nice to be reminded of just how well we're actually doing (even when we can't see it for ourselves). This article celebrates and honours the working woman, and features advice from exceptional mothers in the LH Agenda community. Enjoy, and keep rockin' it, mama!

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, May 19

10 attitudes to help you succeed in business by Danielle Leilani

It can be humbling going from a comfortable lifestyle as a college student, or your 9-5 that you've mastered + can practically do in your sleep. Starting something new, especially opening a new business of your own, is going to be scary, that's inevitable. Just know that there WILL be a learning curve.

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What my father taught me about building human connection

Good rapport is magic because it allows people to feel closer to us and eventually be more easily persuaded by our agenda because they like us. This may sound a tad inauthentic but let me assure you, in a world that has been socially distanced, a world increasingly polarized, these innate steps of connection need to be signposted to bring us back together.

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How to prioritise your time and work on projects you love

Pick the most exciting project on your plate right now. You want to choose the one that calls to you the most. Think through how much time you want to devote to it each day/week/month. To get there, think of all the bite-sized steps that go into it and estimate how long each takes and the frequency. Don't just turn to it during the dregs of your schedule - proactively protect time for it.

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Leading from the front: How to spot symptoms of trauma and support your people

Whether directly or indirectly impacted, the workplace can be a vital, yet often overlooked, source of support. Empathetic distress in response to others in pain is a very human response. Understanding the potential for trauma is important, but as a leader you should be on the lookout for such responses in your people. So, how do we spot the signs?

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January 20

Read this when you need a pep talk by Amber Rae

My friend Ambika texted me the other day, "I need a pep talk." "I don't know how to get this book idea out there," she said. "I know this is my purpose and what I'm meant to do. It's also what I WANT to do. But I still need to be a boss at my company... help?!" Here's the advice I gave her...

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Bias: the Achilles' heel of diversity advancement + 4 things you can do to mitigate bias

Bias is the primary reason why, despite the diversity goals, the same type of candidate is still selected, leading to the same type of team composition and the same team thinking. Bias leads employees from underrepresented groups to feel disengaged and not being "really seen". Bias leads to even the most personally committed leaders of diversity unwittingly and unintentionally excluding some members of the organization while including others.

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, November 18

How to start great workplace birthday traditions 

If you want to cultivate a strong culture and celebrate your team, here's our guide on how to start great birthday traditions in the workplace.

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, October 15

From our Founder, Kasia: What I've learned from 10 years of running a small business - Part 2

As we celebrate our 10th birthday in small business, I'm looking back on what I've learned along the way. Everything from day-to-day operations hacks to how to balance business with motherhood. I hope my answers encourage you to take a chance on your ideas, give yourself a well-deserved break, and invest in loyal, reliable team members to share your business success with.

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, October 10

From our Founder, Kasia: What I've learned from 10 years of running a small business - Part 1

Running your own small business: it's not all sunshine and roses (or awards and profit). Ask anyone who runs their own business and they'll probably (hopefully!) say the same thing. I believe that part of the LH Agenda mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow is sharing insights to our own business and the lessons I've learned along the way. In this article, I share the great, and sometimes uncomfortable, realities of entrepreneurship and running a small business, and give you practical tips to start using in your business right now.

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