Striking The Right Balance
The 2017 She Runs It Working Mothers of the Year are successes at work, at home, and in their communities.
Being a working parent means you have two demanding jobs. The 26 winners of the She Runs It 2017 Working Mothers of the Year Awards know what it means to be caught in the crossfire between the office and home. But they also know what it takes to get it all done. There’s sacrifice, commitment, accomplishment and rewards.
Each year, She Runs It (formerly AWNY) honors women who have achieved outstanding business results while also serving as strong role models or mentors at work, at home and within their communities. This year’s winners are being celebrated on February 28 at a luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
We asked these highly accomplished women about the intersection of work and family, and how they make the most of their hectic, satisfying lives.
Julie Batliner
President, Managing Partner, Carmichael Lynch Relate
At the Minneapolis PR agency, Batliner has overseen record growth while boasting remarkably low staff turnover.
Best piece of work advice from her kids: “Keep trying new things, and if you don’t like it, try something else.”
Her working parent tech tool: “I love the SeeSaw app. It’s a multimedia journal that showcases what my kiddos are learning at school. I can find everything in one place without reading a lengthy newsletter.”
It’s not balance: “We talk a lot about the work/life pendulum at Carmichael Lynch. Some days your daughter’s kindergarten school party is a priority. Some days you are going to have to prioritize working late. We talk about supporting each other’s pendulum priorities each day.”
Read the AdWeek article here.