Lauren (Hansen) Holznienkemper is a lead editor for the small business vertical at Forbes Advisor, specializing in HR, payroll and recruiting solutions for small businesses. Using research and writing ...

Before I started my own company, I worked as a software developer for a New York media company. I had a colleague—let’s call him Neil—who was a brilliant designer. But he was also a perfectionist.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about women in business and issues surrounding women at work. We’ve all fallen into the trap of trying to do too much at ...