This week's guest Bonnie Watson shares how prioritizing self-care habits formed the foundation for her success as an entrepreneur, business leader, wife and mother. She discusses developing a "pyramid model" where strong personal routines like therapy, sleep and time management are at the base to support everything above.

Bonnie also struggled with balancing technology use and being fully present with her family. She and Matthew Osborn discuss implementing boundaries like limiting phone time to focus on engaging conversations during meals and quality time together.

As a CEO, Bonnie emphasizes the importance of mental health, resilience and compassion. She promotes diverse perspectives and empathy in her organization through the traction model of accountability and regular check-ins.

Takeaways:

• The base of the pyramid of n to self-care habits like sufficient sleep, therapy, and time management is crucial for success in business and personal life.
• Setting boundaries around technology and phone use can help increase quality time and engagement with family.
• Implementing accountability systems like the traction model can foster communication, diverse perspectives, and a cohesive organizational culture.
• Having empathy for others and listening without judgment can strengthen relationships both at work and home.
• Separating work and personal domains through clear boundaries is important for maintaining balance and a healthy partnership, especially when working with a spouse.
• Approaching lending with a focus on an entrepreneur's character over traditional credit signals can open doors for underserved small business communities.

Resources:

• Energize Colorado - Nonprofit that provides lending for small businesses in Colorado

‍Connect with Bonnie:

• LinkedIn

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