by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Leadership
My tennis captain was desperate. She needed a singles player for our 18-and-over team, and let’s just say I’m not exactly known for my singles prowess. At 61, I typically stick to doubles, but when your captain calls, you show up. I walked onto that court...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Leadership
When I play tennis with people 20 years my senior, I get a masterclass in patience. These are players who’ve been in the game a long time, and not just the game of tennis, but the game of life. And watching them play? It’s nothing short of inspiring. They’re...
by Patty Lawrence | Leadership
When I founded TurboExecs, I wasn’t just building a business; I was building a workplace I wished had existed earlier in my career. A space where women could lead, grow, and be supported in doing meaningful, high-impact work without having to sacrifice flexibility or...
by Patty Lawrence | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
The first entrepreneur I knew was my father. As the proud owner of a water well-drilling business, Dad worked long hours to provide for his family. But it wasn’t until I started working in his office as a teenager that I learned the truth that would define my life’s...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Knowledge, Leadership
“Well, we’ve always done it this way” To us, this phrase is an automatic red flag for a fixed mindset. In tennis and business, success often requires trying new things and stepping out of yur comfort zone. One of my clients had been operating his business the same way...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Processes, Leadership, Uncategorized
That’s why I always say trust…and verify. Trust and verification go together. When we automatically trust someone due to their profession or degree, we can get in trouble and give our trust when it hasn’t been earned. Trust is the foundation of relationships that...
