If Susan McPhersons career has a theme, its that a business should make the world a better place.

That has always freed me up to take risks.

After returning, I decided to transition into the world of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

We are now halfway through our fifth year.

Take us through a recent workday.

These connections are part of what sets our firm apart.

What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without?

My go-to apps include LinkedIn, Slack,Zoom, Apple Mail and my phonethe things that enable connection.

I have a home office, and all my team members work remotely.

I keep almost all files and paperwork in the cloud so that I dont have clutter in my apartment.

And I recently joinedthe Wing, so I head there about twice a week to take meetings.

Whats your best shortcut or life hack?

Lately, its getting a good nights sleep.

For years, I ran myself ragged and it finally caught up with me.

The good thing is I used to feel that admitting exhaustion meant you were a failure.

I absolutely adore sleeping.

Who are the people who help you get things done, and how do you rely on them?

There would be no me without the incredible team at McPherson Strategies.

All in all, each of us complement each other.

How do you keep track of what you have to do?

As mentioned above, Ive been a paper-and-pen list person all my life.

I also have the most incredible assistant one could ever ask for.

She keeps my calendar in shape with otherworldly skills.

Whats your least favorite thing to do, and how do you deal with it?

My least favorite is filing expenses and keeping on top of billing clients.

But I understand these are necessary parts of running a business.

I keep saying Im going to invest in a bookkeeper.

How do you recharge or take a break from work?

My pup, Phoebe, is my joy and my distraction.

Lastly, I sit on three nonprofit boards for causes I care deeply about.

Whats your favorite side project?

Planning exotic tripsthe further away, the better.

What are you currently reading, or whats something youd recommend?

Whats the best advice youve ever received?

My late father told me, Nothing is a prison sentence.

That has always freed me up to take risks, which I have done often throughout my life.

Is there anything else youd like to add that might be interesting to readers and fans?

Im an avid angel investor, but only invest in women-led start-ups.

Also, Im in the final stages of completing a book proposal.

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