For decades, women have been told to stay polished, professional, and detached in order to be taken seriously. But the truth is, that old keep it impersonal rule never really served us. The new rules for women in business are about authentic leadership, connection, and humanity.

In this episode, I share lessons from building multiple brick-and-mortar businesses and how I discovered that workplace culture is one of the biggest game-changers in business. I’ll show you why building a positive workplace culture starts with leading as your real self, not a polished version of you. Because when you lean into your quirks, humor, and lived experiences, you not only strengthen your team but also prove exactly why culture is important in business.

Inside this episode:

• Why the keep it impersonal rule is outdated and ineffective
• How my approach to authentic leadership transformed my wine bar and coffee shop teams into true communities
• The surprising ways employees want to feel valued beyond money
• Why personal stories like burnout, motherhood, or failure are assets when building a positive workplace culture
• How to apply the new rules for women in business as a midlife woman entrepreneur leading with authenticity
• Why embracing imperfection proves that workplace culture and humanity go hand in hand

If you’re a midlife woman entrepreneur ready to stop sanding down your edges and start leaning into authentic leadership, this episode will give you the encouragement and strategies you need. Forget perfection – focus on building a positive workplace culture that lasts, because it’s the clearest example of why culture is important in business.

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