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Required vs. preferred experience—it’s not what you think
Experience in hiring is often viewed as quantifiable metrics, but it is more of a narrative about growth and potential. Emphasizing years on a resume can lead to overlooking candidates with valuable, albeit varied, experiences. Businesses should focus on who candidates can become rather than solely their past, enabling more…
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Why you need grace in resume screening
Let me guess… You want to post your job, be flooded with magical resumes, and feel like you’ve got a golden stack to sift through—each one better than the last. You want that “I’ll know it when I see it” moment. You want to grab the perfect resume, make the…
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Why I don’t follow timelines in hiring
You’ve probably heard it—or maybe said it yourself: “We need someone in this seat by the end of the month.” And while that sounds reasonable, real alignment rarely happens on a deadline. Now, I love a good timeline. I love a milestone to work toward, and I understand the very…
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The Invisible Labor of being the owner
Why No One Will Ever Really Know What You Carry—and How to Keep Carrying It Anyway The Weight No One Sees There’s a part of leadership that’s not always obvious—the weight you carry that no one else can see. Not the tasks. Not the meetings. Not the obvious decisions. The…
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Are you Leading your business—or holding it back?
You had to be this business. You embodied it. You breathed life into it. And then you built it into something that, honestly, doesn’t need you anymore. Maybe it started as a creative playground. Maybe it started as a way to provide for your family. Maybe it was the purpose…
Lauren Michele Fields 