Our CEO Hillary Spreizer contributed to an article at Twin Cities Business Journal. Four business leaders contributed to the article. Here is what Hillary shared:

For Hillary Spreizer, CEO and Owner of The Latitude Group, boundaries are less about rigid rules and more about making sure her time aligns with her true priorities.

“This is intentional but flexible for me,” she notes, emphasizing that as one’s leadership evolves, boundaries should evolve alongside it.

Spreizer explains that she works to set clear priorities for herself, and her time must align with those priorities, so that’s where boundaries come into play. Her health and family remain unchanging constants, and for her, “Every week has to include time spent in those buckets.”

As her business has grown, her role has shifted over the past year, and so have her boundaries. When her schedule doesn’t align with what she values most, she feels it immediately: “When I’m not lining those pieces up, I feel tired. I’m wasting physical and emotional energy on things that I’m not prioritizing.”

To course-correct, she’s developed a weekly practice. “Every Friday, I have a reminder on my calendar to check in with myself and make tweaks where needed,” she says. “It’s less about absolutes and more about alignment.”

Spreizer’s approach reflects an important truth for women leaders navigating evolving career arcs, team responsibilities and personal commitments: Boundaries are not fixed; they must evolve. Her self-assessment system aligns with leadership frameworks that emphasize ongoing reflection as a performance multiplier, offering a model that other working women — especially those who lead organizations — can embrace in their own careers.

Read the full article, with insights from all four business leaders, here.