My business is not my baby, and yours shouldn’t be either

People often ask me if my business is my baby. The answer is always no. My business is my passion, one of my greatest achievements, and my livelihood—but it’s not a child. The reason that my business isn’t my baby is the same reason I don’t call my team a family. It’s the kind of thing founders say to imply a close relationship. It’s usually said with good intentions, but “family” is deeper than just a word.  Family dynamics tend to be closely linked to guilt, duty, and...