Entrepreneur Mom:
Here are just a few examples of the incredible skills moms have that are a real boon for entrepreneurs.
1. Multi-tasking. It goes without saying that multi-tasking is an incredibly valuable skill for any entrepreneur. Women tend to have this skill in spades. Of course, I lost this skill during the first six months post partum after the birth of my daughter. With a little help, I was finally able to ‘get my brain back.’ The ability to juggle many things at once is akin to wearing several different ‘hats’ for your business.
2. Negotiations. Now that my daughter is entering the toddler stage and is discovering that she has - and can try to enforce - her opinions, I’m learning negotiation skills like nobody’s business. I’ve never been very good at negotiating - especially when money is involved - but learning to navigate the emotion-charged path around baby’s demands is giving me great insight into the give and take of negotiations. Valuable skill for entrepreneurs.
3. Being prepared. Being a mom has tapped into parts of my brain that I’ve underutilized - the ‘preparedness part.’ I’ve never been forced to plan for every possible contingency in every circumstance like I have with my daughter. I now know the importance of having not just diapers, wipes and a diaper pad in my bad, but I truly appreciate the value of having an extra diaper rag; a bib; several small books; several small toys; a few baggies of dry snacks; a change of baby socks, shirt and pants; a sippy cup with water; and a baby-sized spoon and fork. This kind of preparedness and attention to detail serves you very well as an entrepreneur, especially when getting ready for a business trip or presentation.
4. Being flexible… continue reading.
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