Hey ,

Managing an online business can be incredibly stressful. And, more so, with a team. But, it doesn't have to be.

A fellow reader of the Wix Weekly (👋🏼 hi there), asked me to share some guidance on building a team.

Here are 7 ways Brené Brown can teach you how to be brave (as an entreprenuer leading your team).

This is also a helpful guide for yourself, with your partner, or with other personal/professional relationships (not just a team). If that's you… just replace the words relating to business or team for one of the above.

1. Set boundaries to maintain healthy relationships.

Make clear:

• what is acceptable
• what is not
• and why

Communicate your needs and expectations to your team. Listen to theirs.

Setting boundaries is about creating a safe, productive environment for everyone.

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2. Be reliable, dependable and keep your word.

Stay aware of your competencies and limitations:

• Don’t overpromise.
• Deliver on your commitments.
• Learn to balance your competing priorities.

Make sure that your team can count on you to be there for them.

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3. Be accountable.

Own your mistakes and make amends.

When things don’t go as planned:

• take responsibility for your actions, &

• work to fix the problem.

Accountability is not about blame. Instead, it’s about learning and growing from your mistakes.

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4. Grow your vault.

Become a safe space to share. Keep confidences. Don’t share information that is not yours to share.

And, trust that your team will keep your ideas and experiences confidential.

The balance goes both ways.

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5. Build integrity.

Choose courage over comfort. Do what is right, even when it’s not easy.

Stay true to your values. Don’t compromise for a quick and easy solution.

Stand up for what you believe in, and make sure that your business reflects that (i.e. accurate representation).

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6. Hold yourself in nonjudgment.

Foster an environment where your team can express their opinions and ideas freely without the fear of being judged or rejected.

Ask for what you need as well.

Create a space where everyone can feel heard and respected.

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7. Extending the most generous version of yourself and to others’ intentions, words, and actions.

Be open to feedback.

Take the time to understand where your team is coming from.

Acknowledge their contributions.

Create a culture of kindness and compassion in your business.

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TL;DR

• Set boundaries

• Be reliable

• Be accountabile

• Grow your vault

• Build integrity

• Hold yourself in nonjudgment

• Extend a generous version of you

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Explore Dr. Brown’s BRAVING exercise with your friend, partner, or team member.

Explore The BRAVING Inventory

By embracing this version of yourself, you can create a more positive and productive environment for your work space. And, become a more confident and courageous entrepreneur.

Remember, being brave doesn’t mean that you won’t be scared, it just means that you’ll do it anyway.

So, next time you’re working, take a deep breath and remember, you’ve got this! 🫶🏽

Enjoy,

Matt

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