While there are numerous business concerns leaders will need to navigate in 2019, several CEOs' top concerns have more to do with improving their company’s culture, investing in soft skills, and creating a better work-life balance for themselves and their employees. “Day in and day out, I’m constantly putting out fires, which makes it a challenge to stay focused on the big picture, especially when it comes to building and maintaining our company’s culture,” says Vivian Shen, CEO of coding startup Juni Learning. “As a fast-growing company, we know that the level of service and engagement we provide could easily be compromised. I’m making it a priority to ensure that we hold ourselves accountable every step of the way.” Nicole Gibbons, CEO of paint startup Clare, is prioritizing self-care to realize better business outcomes. “There’s a desire to always put the business first, but I know that without proper self-care and clear boundaries between work and life, there’s real burnout risk and it will be difficult to perform my best as a CEO,” she says. "In 2019, my goal is to work harder at setting boundaries and making sure I remain my best, healthiest self.”