Learn how to lead effortlessly by establishing boundaries, collaborting with people with different work styles, and making delegation easier, all while lowering stress and feeling confident in any role, based on my experience as both a long-time executive and a certified executive and leadership coach.
A Wish List for Leaders (No Wrapping Paper Required) 🎁
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Dear Reader, As the year wraps up, many of us are making wish lists for 2025. Some are practical, some are aspirational, some involve meeting a Spice Girl (I’ll take any! I’m not picky). But what if we could draft one not for gifts under the tree or in front of the menorah, but for the tools, mindsets, and habits we wish for as leaders in the year ahead? Well, I've got you covered. I've created a list you can steal, adapt, or pick and choose from as you see fit: Tracy's Leadership Wish List A Courage Compass 🧭 Wish: To say "no" without secretly stressing about it for three days afterward. Action: Remember, “no” doesn’t need a backstory, it’s the full sentence. Boundaries That Hold Up Under Pressure 🚧 Wish: Boundaries that stand tall, even against the dreaded, ‘Hey, I’ve got a quick favor to ask…” Action: Channel your inner bouncer: if it’s not on the list, it’s not getting in. A Less Crowded Calendar 📅 Wish: A meeting fairy who swoops in and deletes anything that could’ve been an email. Action: Ask yourself, “Would anyone’s life be worse off if this meeting disappeared?” If the answer is no, cancel it. A Magic Wand for Difficult Conversations 🪄 Wish: To turn “we need to talk” into something that doesn’t make people panic-text their friends. Action: Use humor to disarm tension. Maybe start with, “No, this isn’t about your suggestion to replace team-building exercises with nap time. Though I’m still considering it.” An Empowerment Toolkit for Your Team 🛠 Wish: To delegate without accidentally micromanaging five minutes later. Action: Hand it over, then sit on your hands if you have to. It’s your direct report's turn to shine. Less Perfection, More Progress 📈 Wish: To hit send on an email without going back to make sure you didn't include too many exclamation points. Action: Hit send and remind yourself that if they notice the exclamation points, they probably needed a little extra enthusiasm in their day anyway. A Recharge Button 🖲️ Wish: For self-care to feel less like a luxury spa day and more like a basic human right. Action: Block “you time” on your calendar and treat it like a meeting with Sporty Spice (ok, maybe I am picky): non-negotiable. Here’s to Leading with Intention in 2025 What’s on your wish list? Let me know. Bonus points if it’s as practical as a standing desk and as life-changing as a day without emails. Here’s to making 2025 the year we lead with more purpose, balance, and joy. And happy holidays to you and yours! ❄️ Cheers, Tracy Forwarded from a friend? Subscribe to Leadership Learnings here! I offer 1:1 coaching, group coaching, team facilitation, and public speaking, and tailor offerings to the specific needs of you/your workplace. Contact me to learn more. Looking for clarity on how you want to show up and what you want to achieve in 2025? If so, reach out for a complimentary session. I’ll help you explore your goals, align them with your values, and create a roadmap to lead with purpose and ease., |
Hi! I'm Tracy, an Executive and Leadership Coach.
Learn how to lead effortlessly by establishing boundaries, collaborting with people with different work styles, and making delegation easier, all while lowering stress and feeling confident in any role, based on my experience as both a long-time executive and a certified executive and leadership coach.
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