Tara Hainsworth is challenging the one-size-fits-all strategy for hair salons. She’s the co-founder of Hainsworth & Company Salon, which is my absolute go-to for all my hair needs in Arizona. We discuss why everyone needs a mission statement, how to create one for yourself, and the best tools for finding the right people who align with your vision.  Tara set out to create a salon that offered consistency, intention, positivity, happiness, and of course, amazing hair services. She’s experienced major success by getting super clear on her four core values and crafting intentional statements based on those guiding principles. In our conversation, Tara also talks about her evolution as a leader and her advice for anyone who is in a new mentorship or leadership role.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Tara’s refreshing approach to creating a company culture, especially in an industry where people don’t really question the status quo  The Hainsworth & Company Salon mission statement and how she and her co-founder came up with it  Creative exercises to authentically define who you are as a person  How to attract the the right people who are going to help you build your business  Key qualities of a successful leader  RESOURCES Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH TARA  Follow Tara: @tara.hainsworthco  Follow Hainsworth & Company Salon: @hainsworthcosalon  CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business