Moms Really Are The Most Incredible Entrepreneurs, Hands Down, And Here’s Why
What person is simultaneously a chef, chauffeur, therapist, nurse, teacher, referee, cleaner, and personal shopper? If you guessed “mom,” you are 100% correct.
Moms are expected to do it all– from laundry, dishes, and other household chores to carpools, emotional support, and mediating sibling spats.
They are resilient, decisive, hard-working, and thorough. And with all of their to-do lists and calendars, moms are essentially the best project managers that have ever lived.
But, since parenting can feel like a race against the clock or a hamster wheel that never stops, moms tend to sell themselves short– focusing on what they could have done more or better.
At the same time, moms tend to doubt their competency. After taking a step back or leaving the workforce completely, moms often feel unqualified to get back in the game– as if their real-life experience somehow doesn’t translate to the office.
Well, I have news for you: being a mom 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, is undoubtedly harder than any obstacle you would encounter during a 9 to 5. And all of your transferrable skills would definitely make you a force to be reckoned with.
But why stop at a job? Moms don’t just have what it takes to be an awesome employee. They are also cut out to be stellar CEOs who run the whole show. I mean, they already do that at home!
So, if you are a mom who needs a little push to start investing in herself, here are some reminders about why moms make the best entrepreneurs.
Moms Are Time Management Pros
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Time flies when you are a parent. From the moment you wake up to the minute that you rest your head on the pillow at night, you are tending to someone’s needs. And in order to fit everything into your busy schedule, you have to plan.
Moms have this technique down to a science. They are able to cook breakfast, get kids ready, conquer school drop-off, run errands, successfully complete school pick-up, chauffer children to after-school activities, help with homework, cook dinner, do bathtime, and read bedtime stories every single day.
I am already exhausted just from reading that list. Yet, moms manage to get it all done and even squeeze in extra moments for the “little things”– like some one-on-one playtime or an emotional pep talk.
They are the managers who keep the show running– and they are well accustomed to making the most out of limited time.
So, as a business owner, there is no doubt that moms would be efficient and effective– tackling tasks like they’re nothing.
Moms Are Team Leaders
For generations, moms have been placed into the “caretaker role.” And whether you agree with this societal conditioning or not, it doesn’t change the fact that moms are still the best at keeping people in order and lifting others up.
They lead children (and sometimes even their spouses) throughout day-to-day obligations constantly. From ushering kids to school and helping them prep for exams to giving them encouragement during tough moments.
That’s why moms are amazing team managers. They understand both the practical and emotional needs of their team and are able to wear many hats in order to keep households running like well-oiled machines.
Have a last-minute project due tomorrow? Moms put on their “DIY hats,” bust out the poster board and paint pens, and basically turn into Picasso. Forgot about a class party? Moms whip out the cupcake pans and become master bakers in minutes.
Moms are able to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to ever-changing situations– making them well-suited for business management.
Moms Are Compassionate
After doing what moms do every day, it would probably be easy to become bitter, angry, and even mean. Yet, moms continue to lead with empathy– putting a smile on their faces and helping others whenever they need it.
A large part of being a great leader is leading with your heart: treating team members or employees like people who deserve understanding, graditutide, and compassion.
That’s why moms could not be stronger leaders. They have robust interpersonal skills and can sense when someone is feeling down or simply struggling to get something done.
Team members love leaders who are moms, too, because they are typically more approachable and make others feel heard.
Forget The Resume Gap
So, if you are a mom with a 10 or even 20-year gap on your resume, stop worrying about the blank space. Instead, remember that those years were actually far from blank and filled with countless examples of team leadership and management.Moms are way more qualified than they often give themselves credit for, and their transferrable skills make them an asset to the business world.
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