I’M LAUREN
Over the last 15 years, I have navigated the challenging waters being a high-achieving business woman and single mother of three. I have served as general counsel of many companies. I currently serve as Chief legal officer and data protection officer for Workhuman, a company leading the employee appreciation revolution.
Showing up with authenticity and owning everything that I am as a female leader, was the key to my success.
and you can do it too.
Strategic Leader.
Forbes Contributor.
Mother.
It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top. You have found an ally in me. Let’s create something together. It is time to elevate!
but it’s time to
stop
playing
nice.
We won’t see a more feminine approach represented in leadership until we as women dare to take inspired action. We must put real, tangible, action plans into place and make good decisions timely. We are not just dreamers, we are over-comers. The time is now!
It’s time to step into our true power, refuse to play small, and
Having it all,
owning it all
lauren zajac
The lawyer
Lauren Zajac is a lawyer and the Chief Legal Officer at Workhuman, a business whose mission is to help companies create corporate cultures driven by gratitude. Lauren manages all of Workhuman’s legal needs and participates as a member of its executive team. Lauren serves as board chair for Leadermom and is on the board of The Soul Project. Before joining Workhuman in 2009, Lauren served as general counsel for a broad mix of high-growth technology companies and ran her own legal practice helping small businesses and start-ups.
“Women must understand that their authenticity is their key to success. Our unique gift as women is our ability to empathize, be highly expressive, and create bonds. The ability to foster trust, empathy, community, and full expression is the foundational to a highly functioning team. But we can’t shy away from the part of our personality that is able to take inspired action and make things happen.”
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Embrace who you are as a female leader, not who you think you’re supposed to be. I used to try and fit the “kill or be killed” persona that so many corporate women embody but, when it comes down to it, that’s just not me. Show up as yourself, even in the workplace.
This week's self care tips...
1. Drink water first thing in the morning. This energizes you and prepares you for a healthier day.
2. Take some time to decompress. Whether it’s YouTube, meditation, or a short drive, just 5 minutes can really change the trajectory of your day.
3. Confront your negativity on paper. Get everything out in the open.
Please, mothers, don’t try to make life look easy! Social media often portrays this perfect life when, in reality, being a mom is really hard. I’m not saying you need to post every tough night but try not to pretend for yourself and for those around you.
You know when you’re on a plane and the flight attendant says to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others? I think the same concept applies when talking about being a mom. In order to be a good parent, you need to take care of yourself. Whatever that means to you, do not lose yourself in the mindset of helping others.
#SaveHindus
I know it sounds cheesy, but gratitude is really the key to a happy life. Accept yourself and what you have at face value.
Amen!! 🙏
Forget perfection! The house will not always be perfect, the kids are never going to be perfect, your career is not always perfect. Find beauty in the small moments, in imperfection.
A couple more self care tips for your week…
1. Make a menu for the week. If you spend time on this early on, you will have more time to rest and your future self will thank you.
2. Have fun!!! People, especially single moms, have many tasks. Just like you schedule those necessary tasks, schedule something you’ll enjoy. Or, just do your best to make chores and errands fun.