here are 10 practical strategies leaders can adopt during their workday to better manage energy and well-being:

I want to re-share my list of tips and strategies that have worked for me over the years. I shared this list in last December’s newsletter and added a new bonus tip on kindness for 2025!   

My commitment this holiday season is to say yes to a few more things and be present, enjoying connecting with new folks and old friends and finding ways to spread and experience joy.

Recently, I worked with a client who needed to build a team from scratch—an intimidating task, but she quickly assembled a stellar group. Her approach? She prioritized people she genuinely liked and believed would connect well with the team. 

Top performers across various fields invest in private coaching to gain an edge, hone skills and grow. So why don’t more business leaders get executive coaching to achieve long-term success?

Happy employees are more productive. That’s a fact, according to Forbes and Oxford studies that concluded that happy employees outperform their gloomier counterparts by up to 20%.

What if you experimented during your summer vacation with creating new daily habits and rituals that you could bring back to the workplace to enhance your well-being and productivity all year?

As a leader, you can create and nurture your organization’s culture.

I like the quote, “Your company culture is not words on your website or posters on the wall. It’s how your people feel on a Sunday night.”

Transparent leaders build thriving, creative organizations that retain star employees and attract new talent. By sharing information, you empower your team. Here are some reasons why well-informed teams are primed for success.

Setting boundaries is not about saying no to work or deadlines. It’s about your staff managing their workload, stress and health more effectively.

 Why do clear boundaries matter? They’ll make your team feel valued and help them find a proper work-life balance without risking burning out or developing anger or resentment.

So why does it matter if colleagues are connected? Connecting personally builds trust, which is valuable to your team, business, and organization.
You share things about yourself, which moves us toward vulnerability-based trust, which helps fuel teamwork and productivity.

As I reflect on my life personally and professionally, the time does seem to have flown by. There are so many highs, lows, and in-betweens, and they have all taught me something.
Although the lessons often showed up long after the event, I know that every triumph, setback, laugh, and tear has shaped me into the imperfect but eager-to-learn person I am today.

It’s important to understand that if we don’t have self-acceptance, it can create this kind of internal disconnectedness, where in your subconscious, you are having feelings of anger, disappointment or shame.

Whether it’s a habit or accomplishment in your sights for 2024, ensure you have some structure to keep your goal setting on track for 365 days. 

When we start to share information, it increases trust. Your team will feel safer going to you if they’ve got questions, concerns, or the next big idea that will change the company’s trajectory!

If your manager isn’t walking the talk, what can you do about it?

Start with a respectful conversation, one-on-one. You can say, ‘Hey, I’m a bit conflicted here. You know, we just did a seminar on prioritizing work-life balance yet, I’m not seeing you do it, and I’m not seeing the CEO or the CFO do it either. I’m not sure what to do.”

What if you flip the script and change your mindset to having a new goal: returning from a business trip more refreshed than when you left? It’s possible, believe me.

I want to express my gratitude to all of you. Thank you for reading this newsletter every month and staying in touch with me, for sharing it with your friend circles and business networks and for reaching out with great questions and suggestions

For me, routines have been foundational for achieving my goals. I want to share 9 morning, noon and night tips that I use to start the day strong, keep my energy high and creative, end my day with a sense of accomplishment and prepare for a restful sleep. These are easy-to-follow routines; you just need to be disciplined and consistent.

Becoming a better public speaker is easy, and this skill will positively impact all aspects of your professional and personal life.