
The Hardest Business Skill I Learned From My Kid
I thought I was doing my daughter a favour every time I stepped in and finished the job for her. Turns out I was teaching her the worst possible lesson. And I was doing the same thing to my team.
Here’s a look at my daily thoughts, tips, and perspectives on life through the lens of my personal experiences. I also share things that I discover through playing around with different tools.
It’s a great way for me to solidify my learnings, and most importantly, it helps me dive into my creative side and explore new ways to be even more organized, efficient and creative.

I thought I was doing my daughter a favour every time I stepped in and finished the job for her. Turns out I was teaching her the worst possible lesson. And I was doing the same thing to my team.

My daughter Kate is three, almost four, and she has taught me more about leadership than any business book. When she refuses to put on her school pants, it’s never really about the pants. And when your team says a project can’t be done, it’s rarely about the project. This post is about learning to ask the right questions and find the real problem beneath the surface.

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