1. Clear roles and responsibilities
One of the common mistakes couples make
in their relationship, particularly when kids
come along, is not being clear about the roles
and responsibilities each person has in the
relationship, at home and with the kids.
Having an organisational chart with roles along
with a position description and key performance
indicators (KPIs) allows clarity and accountability.
This makes it easy to achieve success and can
alleviate frustration or lack of performance (yes, I
am serious!)
2. Know your ‘hat’
I have many hats I wear as a wife, mother and
businesswoman. To help ensure I am on my game
and can deliver results, I am always clear about
which hat I’m wearing. This is powerful because it
helps you prepare for the role in which you are in.
For example; if I were going into a board meeting I
would be dressing, talking and thinking differently
than if I was getting ready for play date with my
toddler Eliza.
Knowing which hat you are wearing is fabulous for
the next tip…
3. Be present
Being present to the role we are in is a powerful
way to be more productive and fulfilled. For
example; when I am at work, I’m present to work,
I’m not worrying about our kids and feeling as if
I should be with them, I know they’re being well
cared for.
Equally, when I am with them, I am not distracted
by work or emails, I’m present to them. Kids really
feel if you are present or not and I believe our
children value the occasions when I’m focused
on them rather than the times when my mind is
elsewhere.
Whether you have a business like us or not,
teamwork in a marriage is absolutely critical to
finding fulfilment and success. Chris and H\