The parallels between parenting and (strangely similar) professional situations are astounding. And the learnings make us better at both.

But to date, there’s no real field guide for identifying said observations. Too bad. Would be nice to study up in advance, so when we come across them, we’d know the name. Maybe even in Latin. [Flips pages] “Ooh, that’s a Stubbornus Standoffibus right there.”

 So a certain leader-slash-mother decided to create one. Not a field guide per se. But an advice forum where we could all learn from each other by pointing out those lightning-bolt moments (with no actual pointing because our own mothers have said on repeat that it’s rude to point).

 And while the founder’s own experience as parent and professional was the inspiration for the concept, Lead Like a Mother is definitely not FMO (For Moms Only). These are equal opportunity learnings that apply across humanity as a whole, and are not exclusive to those with offspring.

 What’s in it for you? We’ve got oodles of sharables, from diffusing a 5-alarm toddler inferno to containing a similarly combustible boss blowup. We’ll also address mentor-esque topics like career mapping and knowing when a risk is worth taking. All ideas you’re welcome to copy, borrow and outright steal. No permission needed, though a link back to us on social would be much appreciated.