Married to Your Boss
February 4, 2010 by Brent O'Bannon
Filed under Balance Matters Minute - Weekly Success Strategies
Are you married to your boss?
It’s one thing to be married to your job. It’s another to be married to your boss. Over the last thirty years, there seem to be more and more couples opting to marry their home and work lives.The research shows an increase from 500,000 to over 800,000 couples in business together. My wife has worked with me in my counseling/coaching practice for 20 + years. We have experienced both the high’s of connection and the low’s of conflict. There is a beautiful connection working toward a meaningful goal together, knowing some of the same people, having flexibility with schedule and having accessibility for a quick hug and conversation.
However we have experienced conflict by having unrealistic expectations, blurring work/home boundaries, and not understanding each others strengths. There were times we did not appreciate the leadership value that we both brought to the business. It has been so bad at times that I have said, “If we weren’t married I would fire you.”
If you are contemplating starting a business with your spouse or you are currently running a business together then you will benefit by reading my new web site and getting a complimentary report called, “Married to Your Boss-13 Success Strategies to Prosper in Business and Love.”
Visit www.marriedtoyourboss.com
If you know a co-preneur or couplepreneur that is in business together please forward this Balance Matters Minute to them so they can read and get their complimentary report at www.marriedtoyourboss.com.
Thanks for helping spread the word!
Coaching points:
1. Who do you know that is a couple in business? Send their name and email to me if you would like for me to follow up with them.
2. Please read www.marriedtoyourboss.com and share any feedback on this new site.
** Any comments or questions email me at brent@brentspeaks.com . Thanks!
For a tune up or life coaching call now at 903.819.0301 and check out www.360successcoaching.com , www.brentobannon.com and www.marriedtoyourboss.com.
Brent O’Bannon America’s #1 Personal Life Coach
