We All Have a Story to Tell
Recently, I was having a conversation with my sister-in-law about life, family, where we’ve come from, and where we are headed. We started talking about our past experiences, our families, and the stories our mothers never told us. She shared that she had recently asked her mom, “Why? Why didn’t you share your troubles with […]
Speak to Inspire: Mastering the Art of Presentation
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of watching my Sunster give his very first TEDx talk. He had spent many weeks preparing for it, and I was definitely one proud wife in that audience. Our two oldest flew down from school, while Shaan and I drove, and our oldest even had three friends join […]
The Art of Listening: Setting Expectations for Better Conversations
We all have bad days. Whether it’s a challenge at work or maybe sibling drama (we all know that feeling :)), sometimes we just need to vent. But even listening is an art form. Recently, I was chatting with a friend, and she was discussing how she was struggling. She was just keeping things bottled […]
Letting Go to Grow: The Key to Thriving as a Leader
As leaders, we sometimes struggle to let things go, even when they’re not good for us. As company owners, we may think we know best 😊, but it’s true: at some point, we have to let our other leaders lead. If they aren’t leading well, then a change is necessary. Stress is tough on many […]
Build IT Live 2024: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEALs Bootcamp
A few weeks ago at Build IT Live, we decided to invite the Navy SEALs to teach our attendees about leadership skills. The United States military is the largest organization that focuses on leadership growth within its ranks, so we thought, why not bring in the SEAL team to help us improve teamwork? The SEALs […]
There’s No Traffic on the Extra Mile Road
I have a laundry list of wonderful sayings that often inspire my articles. One that stands out is from our team member Ankur, who frequently says, “There’s no traffic on the extra mile road.” I found it particularly fitting after our recent Build IT LIVE event. While I felt proud of all the wonderful content […]
Calm in the Midst of the Storm
Last week, we completed our 6th annual Build IT LIVE conference. We had 400+ MSP industry professionals join us for three incredible days of learning and content. Those of you who have hosted your own event know that while everything may look smooth on the outside, behind the scenes, there’s always a bit of chaos. […]
Equal Love and Appreciation
I have two puppies, Lily and Maya. Although they may not “technically” qualify as puppies anymore, they are still babies in my eyes. Lily is 6, and Maya will be 3 in a few short days. They are very different: Lily is definitely a princess and extremely protective (we sometimes call her Killer because she’s […]
Start With a Question
Many of you know my husband Sunny, but what you may not know is that he is the King of Questions. He loves to inspire conversation with a question, whether at a dinner table or over coffee at a conference. Getting others to discuss their learnings is a great way to break the ice and […]
Keep Your Expectations Low, But Your Hopes High
I love HGTV and home renovation shows; they feed into my passion for decorating. Whether I’m fixing up our house or decorating an office, I like to know what the trends are, and I’d like to think that I have a good sense of style. These shows offer small snippets of relaxation when I need […]