Mother’s Day is a great time to take a moment to honor all the hard-working women in our lives — our friends, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, stepmothers, ourselves, and of course, our moms.

This Sunday, thank a woman other than your mom for the contribution she has made in your life. And if you are blessed to still have your mother around, as I am, make her day special indeed.

I’m so grateful for my mom, Emily Link, as well as my stepmom, Christa Powell, who both instilled in me the values and beliefs that made me a better person – and a better business owner.

While it might seem at first glance like the two are unrelated, I believe that the lessons we learned from our mothers can be applied to the world of business in valuable and important ways. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching countless moms who work tirelessly to grow profitable businesses while they take care of their families. Women who are hardworking and driven, while also serving as outstanding role models for their children – as my mother and stepmother both did – deserve more credit than they are often given.

So today, I’m going to share with you 6 lessons about business we can all learn from moms.

1. Self-Reliance

My mother valued independence, and her aim was always to teach my siblings and me the skills we needed to thrive as adults. Never one to step in and do our homework or chores for us — even when she could have done a better job, I’m sure — she helped us develop an appetite for learning, critical thinking skills, and self-confidence that have served each of us well as we have been business owners for the last 30+ years.

I’ve applied the same method to building my team. Even if I think I can do a task faster or better, I focus on providing my team with the tools and resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities an meet my expectations.

Focus on creating a culture where questions are welcomed, growth is fostered, reasonable mistakes are forgiven, and gratitude is abundant. Ensure that your team gets the support they need to thrive independently, and you’ll see incredible results.

2. The Value of Service

Mothers are the glue that hold our communities together. In giving back to the communities that have given so much to them and their children, moms teach us the importance of serving from a young age.

Many of us started our own volunteering experience as we toddled after our mothers who served at churches, schools, and other community organizations. Participating in service at a young age instills a sense of service that never goes away.

“Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.” –Dorothy Height

3. The Importance of Hard Work

My mother taught us that you can’t achieve success without a strong work ethic. Indeed, most mothers are excellent examples of this. They aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and do the less-than-glamorous tasks involved in childrearing and home-keeping. They wear a multitude of hats: caregiver, breadwinner, nurse, therapist, chef, confidante, friend, disciplinarian, chauffeur, and the list goes on.

The same can be said about successful professionals. Being willing and able to jump in and do any task necessary for the betterment of the business is part of leading with a servant’s heart.

4. The Necessity of Delegating

I remember my mother delegating to us as kids until we became teenagers. The happiest, most fulfilled mothers learn to delegate the tasks they can’t or don’t wish to do, and it’s the same way with running a business.

At Celeste Giordano Coaching, I encourage the business owners and professionals I work with to explore finding ways to delegate in their businesses and their personal lives. If you excel at marketing but struggle with balancing the books, delegate to an accountant. When you spend the bulk of your time doing what you do best, and delegate the rest, your business will thrive and you’ll enjoy your work more while avoiding burnout.

Do you have trouble delegating the parts of your business that you struggle with? If so, contact me today to master the ability to do what you love and outsource the rest.

5. Strong Values

My mother instilled in us that you can’t achieve success without a commitment to treating people with love and respect. This has been a cornerstone of my business philosophy from the beginning.

Strong morals, values, and character make a successful business person. By always honoring your word, you build a good reputation. And words, either good or bad, travel fast. You’ll gain more clients — and better clients — as well as build a team with excellent values, by operating your business from a place of integrity.

6. Achievement Conquers Fear

My mother and step-mother have always encouraged me to go for whatever dream I’m working to achieve. With determination, persistence, focus, and action, any goal is within your grasp.

Dale Carnegie said, “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”

What are you going to do today to take action toward your goals?

I have a fantastic opportunity that will take your business to the next level coming up later this month. I’ll be in Malibu, CA, May 31 – June 2 for the Rockin’ Your Soul Retreat hosted by my colleague, Michal Mael. If you wonder what your business is missing, you’ve got to find out more about this exclusive experience. Find out more now.

And don’t forget to pay it forward on Mother’s Day to the many influential women in your life!

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Celeste Giordano’s mission is to help business owners develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to “DoublePlus^TM” their income and become effective and inspirational leaders in their fields. Whether it’s taking your successful business to the next level or starting a new venture, she will teach you the exact skills and strategies you need to enroll more quality prospects, build a rock-solid team, and break through obstacles to achieve real profit and lasting success. Celeste is a professional business growth specialist, a master sales strategist, and dynamic speaker with 40 years experience in direct sales and managing high-performing teams.

To learn more about Celeste, click here.

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