As a mom to my two-and-a-half year old daughter, Henley, and the Director of People and Culture at Square Root, a fast-growing tech startup, I often find myself facing similar challenges.
Both roles require patience, as growth demands experimentation and the testing of boundaries. Each day, I face the challenge of fostering an environment that allows for failing, learning, and trying again. As a mother and the head of HR, I’ve realized the importance of providing support and encouragement while also pushing individuals beyond their comfort zones, and I’ve seen first-hand how both my daughter and my team have thrived when given a safe space to fail and a push to keep going.
