Leadership Fitness in 5 Minutes with Gary Slyman
Leadership Fitness is a podcast for executives who want to gain clarity, become a more effective leader and love what you do. Join Gary weekly for leadership lessons in under 5 minutes. To keep you and your organization fit.
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198 - What If You're the Bottleneck?
03/30/2026
198 - What If You're the Bottleneck?
“What If You’re the Bottleneck?” Feeling frustrated at work? Before blaming external factors, take a hard look in the mirror—you might be part of the problem. Start by identifying where the frustration is showing up. Where are you not making the impact you expect? Then break it down: Emotions: Name exactly what you’re feeling—be specific. Frustration, resentment, impatience? Perspective of Others: How are people actually experiencing your leadership? Not how you think—how they feel working with you. Time & Triggers: When does this show up? Pinpoint the exact situations or interactions that spark it. Growth starts with awareness. The more precise you are, the faster you can adjust—and lead better.
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197 - Imposter Syndrome is Blocking Your Leadership
03/23/2026
197 - Imposter Syndrome is Blocking Your Leadership
You’ve been in the role for a couple of months. You thought you’d feel confident by now—but you don’t. That nagging feeling? It’s imposter syndrome, and it’s holding you back more than you realize. At its core, imposter syndrome isn’t just a feeling—it’s a mindset that drives behaviors that limit your leadership growth. To overcome it, focus on three areas: Define Your Role: Get crystal clear on what success looks like. What are you actually responsible for? Own It: Stop waiting for permission. You were put in the role for a reason—start leading like it. Make Adjustments: You won’t get everything right. Learn, adapt, and keep moving forward. As Muriel Wilkins emphasizes in Leadership Unblocked, leadership isn’t about eliminating doubt—it’s about working through it. So ask yourself: What mindset are you operating with—and is it helping or holding you back?
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196 - Score Your Leadership
03/16/2026
196 - Score Your Leadership
Score Your Leadership Podcast Notes: At the end of each week, give yourself a leadership score from 1–10. 1 means it wasn’t your best week. 10 means you showed up as the leader you want to be. That score usually comes down to one or two specific moments that shaped how you felt about your leadership. To learn from those moments, focus on three concepts: Reflection – This is where the real learning happens. Take time daily to think about your actions and decisions. Defining Moments – Small moments happen every day that trigger a reaction or require a leadership decision. Trajectory – In those moments, did your response move your leadership in a positive direction or a negative one? Reflection Questions: What was my leadership score today? What was the defining moment? Did my response move my leadership trajectory forward or backward?
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195- Preparing for Your Next Performance Review
03/09/2026
195- Preparing for Your Next Performance Review
Preparing for Your Next Performance Review Imagine walking out of your annual review feeling confident—like you received the exact feedback you needed and have complete clarity on where you’re going and what to do next. That outcome doesn’t happen by accident. You can prepare for it. How to take control of your next performance review: Identify your top two areas for feedback Choose the two areas where you most want honest input and growth. Build your own self-assessment Evaluate your performance in those areas and define what “excellent” or “perfect” performance would look like. Define success with measurable metrics Have a conversation with your evaluator about what great actually looks like—and translate that into clear, measurable metrics. Agree on how progress will be measured so expectations are transparent and objective. When you approach your review this way, it becomes a collaborative conversation about growth, not just an evaluation. Final challenge: Ask yourself—where are you actually getting the feedback you need to grow? Spend some time this week figuring that out. And if you lead a team, do the same exercise for them. Make sure your people are getting the feedback they need to improve, grow, and succeed.
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194 - The Sunday Night Test- Are You (or Your Team) Burning Out?
03/02/2026
194 - The Sunday Night Test- Are You (or Your Team) Burning Out?
The Sunday Night Test — Are You (or Your Team) Burning Out? What does Sunday night feel like for you? A wave of negativity? Exhausted before Monday even starts? Cynical or detached? Feeling ineffective? Those aren’t just “bad moods.” They’re classic symptoms of burnout. The Three Core Signs of Burnout: Exhaustion – Physical, emotional, mental depletion Negative Feelings – Cynicism, detachment, irritability Lack of Efficacy – Feeling like what you do doesn’t matter The Causes (Leadership-Influenced): Burnout isn’t random. It’s usually connected to: Workload – Too much, too long, without margin Control – Lack of autonomy or voice Meaning – Disconnect from purpose Recognition – Effort not acknowledged Here’s the hard truth: All of these are influenced by leadership. If you’re a leader, you have impact. If you’re not the senior leader, you still have influence. Action Steps: Identify which symptom is present. Diagnose which cause is driving it. Take one deliberate action to change the environment. Now you know what burnout looks like. You know what causes it. You know where to start fixing it. Evaluate yourself. Evaluate your team. Don’t ignore Sunday night.
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193 - Presidents Day or George Washington's Birthday?
02/23/2026
193 - Presidents Day or George Washington's Birthday?
History of George Washington’s Birthday The official federal holiday is George Washington’s Birthday — not “Presidents Day.” George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. The U.S. began celebrating his birthday as a national holiday more than 80 years after his death. February 22 became a federal holiday in 1879. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved several federal holidays to Mondays to create three-day weekends. Washington’s Birthday was shifted to the third Monday in February — but the name remained the same. So where did “Presidents Day” come from? After Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, many states created holidays to honor him (February 12). Commercial interests and some members of Congress pushed to combine celebrations and market it as “Presidents Day.” However, the federal government has never officially renamed the holiday. Today, at the federal level, we celebrate George Washington’s Birthday — even if many call it Presidents Day.
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192 - Goal Check-In
02/16/2026
192 - Goal Check-In
You’re 40 Days into 2026 — Are You On Track? We’re 40 days into the year. The excitement of January has worn off. Now the real question is: Are you actually moving toward your goals — or just hoping you are? Let’s do a quick leadership check-in. 1. What Have You Learned So Far? Forty days is enough time to gather real data. Not opinions. Not intentions. Data. What have you learned about: Your habits? Your discipline? Your energy? Your schedule? Growth requires awareness. What is this season teaching you? 2. What’s Working? Don’t just focus on what’s broken. What systems are producing results? Is your morning routine dialed in? Are you consistent in the gym? Are you making the right calls in your career? Are you present with your family? Double down on what’s working. Success leaves clues. 3. What Needs to Change? If something isn’t moving, something isn’t aligned. Is the goal unclear? Is the standard too low? Are distractions winning? Are you out of alignment with your values? Adjust early. Small course corrections now prevent major regret later. Forty days in isn’t a verdict — it’s a checkpoint. Walk back through your goals. Measure them honestly. Make the adjustment. And keep moving forward.
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191 - Leadership Brand: Closing the Gap
02/09/2026
191 - Leadership Brand: Closing the Gap
🎙️ Podcast Notes Leadership Brand Series | Part 4: Closing the Gap Imagine this for a moment: The leadership brand you intend for others to experience… is exactly what they experience. No gaps. No surprises. No disconnect between intent and impact. That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by paying attention and being willing to adjust. There are three areas every leader should explore to align their leadership brand with reality. 1. Direct Feedback This requires humility—and courage. Ask for feedback from people who will give you honest answers, not just safe ones. Be careful here: those you work for or above may not always give you the full picture. The most valuable insights often come from: Peers Trusted teammates People who see you day in and day out If the feedback feels uncomfortable, you’re probably doing it right. 2. Interpreting Indirect Feedback Not all feedback comes in words. Pay attention to: Changes in behavior Shifts in engagement Body language and tone How people react when you enter the room Leaders who lack self-awareness miss these signals. Leaders who grow are alert to them. 3. Changing Behavior and Measuring the Response Feedback only matters if it leads to action. After listening and observing: Change a behavior Adjust how you communicate Be intentional about how you show up Then watch what happens. Did trust increase? Did engagement change? Did the temperature of the room shift? That’s how you measure progress. The Leadership Question Have you closed the gap between: Who you want to be as a leader and How people actually experience you? Your leadership brand isn’t accidental. Set it intentionally. Live it consistently. Measure it honestly.
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190 - 3 Areas that Shape Your Leadership Brand
02/02/2026
190 - 3 Areas that Shape Your Leadership Brand
Leadership Brand Series | Part 3 Two leaders can share the same values. The same intent. The same stated leadership brand. Yet you trust one… and not the other. Why? Because leadership isn’t defined by intention. It’s defined by experience. Your brand is how people experience you—especially when you’re not trying to lead. Three things shape that experience: 1️⃣ Foundational Behaviors The everyday stuff. How you listen. How you respond. How you show up when nothing big is happening. 2️⃣ Special Events 1:1s. Team meetings. Hard conversations. Pressure reveals leadership. 3️⃣ Consistency What do people remember about you? Are you the same leader on Monday as you are on Friday? Think about your last vacation. You don’t remember every detail—only the highs and lows. That’s how people remember leaders too. The real question: Is the leadership brand you think you have the one others actually experience? Because intention ≠ impact. Leadership is your brand—lived out daily.
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189 - How to Build Your Leadership Brand
01/26/2026
189 - How to Build Your Leadership Brand
Episode Title: Would You Build a House Without a Plan? Would you begin building a house without plans? Most of us wouldn’t—yet many leaders build their leadership brand without a blueprint. In this episode, we explore what it means to intentionally build a leadership brand and ask three essential questions: What is my leadership brand today? What do I need to modify? What do I need to do to ensure my brand is solid? The Three Foundations of a Strong Leadership Brand 1. Core Your core is your values. Identify your top 4–5 values and clearly define what each one looks like in action. Values only matter when they are understood and lived. 2. Leadership Fitness Leadership fitness is your ability to consistently execute your values. Just like physical fitness, it requires daily reps. Are you strengthening the leadership “muscles” needed to stand on your values when it counts? 3. Pressure Testing Leadership is eventually tested under pressure. Put yourself in scenarios ahead of time to practice responding in alignment with your values. When real tests come, reflect on how you performed and what you learned. Leadership brands aren’t built in the moment of crisis—they’re revealed there. The work happens long before the test comes.
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188 - Leadership Brand
01/19/2026
188 - Leadership Brand
Every leader has a leadership brand—not just senior leaders. The key question isn’t who we think we are as leaders, but how our leadership is actually experienced by others. There are two areas to reflect on: How are you experienced as a leader? How do you make people feel? Everyone who works with you experiences your leadership in a specific way. It’s the reality of what it’s like to work with you—and how people walk away from interactions with you. As leaders, we often focus on who we want to be. But the better question is: How am I actually being experienced? Leaders are the only people who don’t experience their own leadership—which means we have to intentionally gather that data. This week, take time to observe and ask: What is it really like to work with me? What do people say—and how do they say it? Next week, we’ll talk about how to intentionally and deliberately set your leadership brand.
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187 - What is Your Motivation This Year
01/12/2026
187 - What is Your Motivation This Year
🎙️ Welcome to 2026 What do you use as motivation when you step into a new year? For me, it starts with one word. Did you choose a Word of the Year? My word for 2026 is SMOOTH — and it’s built around three intentional elements: The Plan Move from strategic to tactical: Year → Quarter → Month → Day. Clarity creates momentum. Communication Say the right things, to the right people, at the right time — and listen just as well. Set and Honor Limits Protect your time, energy, and priorities so you can lead and live well. Today, take just a few minutes to clearly state your vision for the year ahead — and identify the motivation that will help you move toward it with purpose and consistency.
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186 - Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
12/29/2025
186 - Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays My goal is always to help you build clarity, whether it's in your job, a transition or in life. Thank you for letting me do that. May you and your family have a great holiday season.
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185 - How Leaders Hold Themselves Accountable
12/22/2025
185 - How Leaders Hold Themselves Accountable
Accountability Starts With Measurement How well do you hold yourself accountable to your goals? Progress doesn’t happen by intention alone—it requires measurement. If you want real momentum, focus on three areas: 1. What Are You Measuring? Be specific. Clear metrics remove emotion and create focus. If it can’t be measured, it can’t be managed. 2. How Often Are You Measuring? Choose a cadence that keeps the goal visible—weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Consistency matters more than perfection. 3. What Actions Follow the Measurement? Metrics should drive decisions: What continues? What adjusts? What stops? Reflection Close your eyes and think about your top professional goal. What difference would achieving it make? Take 15 minutes today to identify the metrics you need to measure to become the leader you want to be.
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184 - Building Clarity in Your Professional Trajectory
12/15/2025
184 - Building Clarity in Your Professional Trajectory
Building Clarity in Your Professional Trajectory Feeling stuck in your career? Unsure about your next move—or how to get there? One of the most impactful gifts you can give yourself is clarity. And often, the fastest way to get it is by working with a coach who helps you step back, think strategically, and move forward with purpose. In this episode, we walk through three core ways a coach helps you regain momentum and direction: 1. Clarify Your Vision Where do you actually want to go? Not the job title—your purpose, priorities, and long-term direction. A coach helps you articulate what success really looks like for you. 2. Understand Where You Are Today Clarity starts with an honest assessment. We break down how to evaluate your current reality—skills, gaps, constraints, and opportunities—without judgment or spin. 3. Build the Path Forward (and Start Today) Vision without action doesn’t move the needle. A coach helps you design a realistic path from where you are to where you want to be—and identify the first step you can take now, not “someday.” If you’re feeling stalled, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you. 👉 If you want help building clarity and forward momentum, reach out today. You don’t have to navigate the next chapter alone.
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183 -5 Steps to Reflect on Your Year—Individually, as a Team, and as a Leader
12/07/2025
183 -5 Steps to Reflect on Your Year—Individually, as a Team, and as a Leader
5 Steps to Reflect on Your Year—Individually, as a Team, and as a Leader As we wrap up the year, it’s time to slow down, look back, and evaluate how we showed up—personally and professionally. In this episode, we use a simple aviation-inspired framework to guide meaningful reflection: The 5-Step Year-End Reflection Plan Your Flight What was your plan going into the year? Did you set goals, a resolution, or a “word of the year”? Brief How did you align yourself and your team before execution? Did everyone understand the mission and expectations? Fly How did the year actually go? How consistently did you execute? How did you track progress? Debrief Where did you deviate from the plan? What impacted execution—for better or worse? Lessons Learned What insights are you taking forward? What needs to be adjusted now? What should be repeated or removed? This framework helps you do two things: (1) Reflect honestly, and (2) Build a stronger plan heading into the new year. Walk through these steps yourself, and then share the process with your team. Reflection is the first step to intentional leadership.
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182- Thank You!
12/01/2025
182- Thank You!
A Thanksgiving Thank-You from Great Transitions Strategies As we head into Thursday, I want to pause and simply say thank you. Thanksgiving has always been a moment to appreciate what we have—and if you go back to the very first celebration, it was three full days dedicated to gratitude after a successful harvest. It wasn’t until 1863 that it officially became a national holiday, but the heart behind it has always been the same. And today, I want to honor that spirit by thanking YOU—my Great Transitions family. Your support, your engagement, and your willingness to grow alongside this community mean more than you know.
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181 - Are You Aligned?
11/24/2025
181 - Are You Aligned?
Are you and your organization aligned on what success looks like for you next year? Here’s a quick check-in you can do this week: 1. Define your version of success. What does a “win” look like for you next year? More responsibility? A promotion? New skills? A shift in direction? Be specific about the path you want. 2. Ask how your organization defines success for you. Have a direct conversation with your supervisor: “What does success look like for me in the coming year?” You may be surprised by what they see in your future. 3. Compare and reconcile. Where do your goals and their expectations overlap? Where are they off? Misalignment isn’t a problem—it’s an opportunity. It gives you the insight you need to steer your development, advocate for what you want, and take real ownership of your career trajectory. Career development doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by getting aligned and moving with intention.
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180 - Do You Love What You Do?
11/10/2025
180 - Do You Love What You Do?
🎙️ Episode: Do You Love What You Do? Do you love what you do professionally? Maybe you feel a little ambivalent… or even frustrated. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, it often comes down to one thing: alignment—the alignment between your personal values and the organization’s values. In this episode, we explore how values drive fulfillment and engagement at work: Your Values – Identify your top five and define what each one looks like in action. Organizational Values – What does your organization claim to value, and do they live it out in practice? Alignment Check – Where do your values and theirs connect—or conflict? Once you understand your level of alignment, ask yourself: 👉 Can I move along the spectrum toward greater fulfillment? It might be as simple as a conversation with your boss or a shift in mindset… or it might be time for a bigger move, internal or external. Because ultimately, when your values align with your work—you’ll love what you do.
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179 - The Leadership Crucible: Turning Challenge into Resilience
11/03/2025
179 - The Leadership Crucible: Turning Challenge into Resilience
🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: The Leadership Crucible — From Challenge to Resilience We all have that leadership challenge we never want to experience again — the one that tested us, broke us down, and ultimately built us back stronger. That’s your leadership crucible — a defining moment that forced you to pivot, change, and grow. In this episode, we’re unpacking how to reflect on those moments and turn them into the stories that shape your leadership identity. Here’s your framework: 1️⃣ What was the event? What happened? What triggered the challenge? 2️⃣ How did you respond? Be honest — what did you do, think, or feel in the moment? 3️⃣ What positive impact did it have on you? What strength, value, or mindset did it produce? Now, let’s take it deeper — through the five stages of grief as a growth process: Denial → Anger → Bargaining → Depression → Acceptance → Resilience. Acceptance is where transformation begins. Resilience is what follows — it’s the proof that you grew. Key takeaway: You just outlined one of your most powerful leadership stories. These crucible moments are not just scars — they’re your strength. They define how you lead, how you influence others, and how you overcome what’s next. 👉 Reflection Prompt: What’s one crucible moment that shaped who you are as a leader? Write it down. Reflect on how it changed your response to challenges today.
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178 - What Brand Story Are You Writing?
10/27/2025
178 - What Brand Story Are You Writing?
Your Brand Story Is Already Being Written — Are You Telling It? Have you ever stopped to think about how others see your professional success — not just what you do, but how you consistently show up? The habits, skills, and strengths that come naturally to you and consistently drive results… that’s your brand. But here’s the truth: We want our actions to speak for themselves — but they don’t. If you don’t tell your story, people will write one for you. A simple Brand Story Framework: Your Perspective — how you uniquely see the world. What You Do — the work you lead or execute. The Results — measurable impact or transformation. Use a recent win or success and walk it through those three filters — instant brand story. So… what’s yours?
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177 - What's Your Leadership Story?
10/20/2025
177 - What's Your Leadership Story?
✨ What’s Your Leadership Story? Some of my greatest frustrations in my professional life centered around poor leadership. That experience is what ultimately drove me to become a leadership coach. 💡 We all have a leadership story. Here’s mine — now think about yours. 👇 1️⃣ Drivers What drove you to get where you are? Often, it begins by solving a problem you’ve experienced yourself. 🔍 2️⃣ Difference You’re Making What difference are you making through your leadership? How many people does your influence reach — your team, their families, their coworkers? The ripple effect could impact 100 people or more. 🌊 3️⃣ Fulfillment How is your leadership journey fulfilling you? How does it align with your core values? ❤️ This week, take time to reflect on your leadership story. It’s where growth, purpose, and impact begin. 🌱
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176 - Do You Need to Resign?
10/13/2025
176 - Do You Need to Resign?
Thinking About Resigning? If you’re wrestling with the decision to resign, you’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest choices a professional can face — not just a career decision, but often a moral, reputation, and legacy decision. Patrick Dobel, in Public Integrity, offers a framework that can help bring clarity: 1️⃣ Commitment and Capacity Do you still have the commitment — and the capacity — to fulfill the role? Sometimes the issue isn’t desire but depletion. Moral, mental, or physical exhaustion can quietly erode your ability to lead well. 2️⃣ Obligations of the Office Every position carries expectations and responsibilities. Can you still meet those obligations with integrity, energy, and focus? 3️⃣ Effectiveness Are you still effective? When effectiveness is lost — whether through circumstance, leadership environment, or personal conviction — staying may no longer serve the mission or the people you lead. Resigning is never easy. But walking through these three lenses won’t make it easy — it will make it clear. And clarity is where courage begins. 💡
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175 -Career Transition at 40+? Factor in Mom and Dad
10/06/2025
175 -Career Transition at 40+? Factor in Mom and Dad
🎧 Career Transition at 40+? Factor in Mom and Dad Over 40 and navigating life transitions? One question you may not be asking—but should—is: Do I need to plan for the cost of caring for aging parents? Here are some key considerations we dive into: 1️⃣ How likely is this to happen? (Hint: 70% of those over 65 will need long-term care) 2️⃣ How long might it last? (Nearly half of us will have a parent in care for 1–2 years, with many situations lasting 4–5 years) 3️⃣ What are the costs? (Think $150K+—especially if parents want to remain at home as long as possible) This isn’t something to react to in crisis—it’s something to plan for now. 👉 Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how to prepare, what to expect, and how to build this into your financial and family planning.
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174 - Want to Be a More Effective Leader? Add Structure?
09/29/2025
174 - Want to Be a More Effective Leader? Add Structure?
Want to be a more effective leader tomorrow, add some structure to your leadership in these areas: meetings, delegation and evaluations. Let’s walk through three case studies to see how structure can help make you a more effective leader. Meetings: Every meeting has an agenda, at the top of the agenda is the purpose. Be purposeful in mindset and position. Every meeting ends with actions and follow up. Delegation: Every delegation needs a task and responsibility with clear description of what success looks like. Evaluations: Solidify your evaluations, and set up meetings leading up to an annual meeting, with metrics, expectations and goals. The meetings are run by the subordinate being evaluated. These are just examples of some structure you could add. Pick one of these areas you can add structure to provide consistent results.
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173 - Developing Your Midlevel Leaders
09/22/2025
173 - Developing Your Midlevel Leaders
If you had one extra dollar to spend on your organization, what would you spend it on? Most people would spend it on equipment, but the greatest untapped source of profit are the people and their potential. You should invest in the mid level leaders Retention Profitability Intangibles Gallup midlevel leaders effect 70% of variability of engagement. Engagement impacts retention. What is your turnover? Highly engaged teams and organizations reduce their turnover by 43%. What impact would Highly engaged organizations are 23% more profitable than those with low engagement. Look at the numbers in your organization for profitability. There are lot of intangibles with engaged workers. Some examples are people are happy, loyal customers, referrals, less absenteeism, better quality. What are they for you? Can you put a number on it? Develop your midlevel leaders! That investment can multiply for your organization.
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172 - Build Clarity Around a Career Transition
09/15/2025
172 - Build Clarity Around a Career Transition
Making a career transition can feel overwhelming. 😅 Where do you even start? Let’s simplify the process by looking at three key areas: 1️⃣ Your work history and experience 2️⃣ Who you are professionally 3️⃣ The impact you want to make in your next job Take a step back and really look at your work history. What positions have you held? What skills and knowledge have you built along the way? This isn’t just a list—it’s a story. What patterns do you see? What were you great at? Next, define who you are today as a professional. What strengths and values define you right now? Finally, with that foundation in place, think about the impact you want to have in this next chapter of your career. You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm. Watch this video as we walk through these three steps together to create clarity for your next move.
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171 - The Beginnings of Labor Day
09/08/2025
171 - The Beginnings of Labor Day
Labor Day! 🇺🇸 For many, it’s simply the last weekend of summer—a time for barbecues, family, and one final getaway. But it’s so much more than that. Imagine being a worker in the late 1800s: 7 days a week. 12-hour shifts. Men, women, and even children working in harsh, unsafe conditions. In 1882, a group of workers in New York City took a bold step—they took the day off to march for fair pay and better conditions. Their courage inspired others, leading to more parades and demonstrations across the country. Just two years later, in 1884, a major railroad strike pushed the issue into the national spotlight. Soon after, Congress officially established Labor Day as a federal holiday. Today, as we enjoy our day off, let’s take a moment to recognize and appreciate those who came before us, fighting for the rights and protections we have in the workplace today.
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170 - How to Improve Your Team's Wellbeing Today!
09/01/2025
170 - How to Improve Your Team's Wellbeing Today!
Your team’s wellbeing could be better by this afternoon. Strong leadership isn’t just about driving results—it’s about building people. Gallup’s research shows that wellbeing has five parts: 1️⃣ Career 2️⃣ Social 3️⃣ Financial 4️⃣ Physical 5️⃣ Community The #1 driver? Career Wellbeing. What your people do every day at work, and how it shapes their life. When career wellbeing rises, so does everything else. It comes down to three leadership responsibilities: Give your team work that challenges and engages them Equip them with the skills and support they need to succeed Recognize and reward success Take a step back today and ask yourself: How am I leading in these areas? Because improving your team’s wellbeing—and your legacy as a leader—can start this afternoon.
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169 - Create that “New School Year” Enthusiasm on Your Team
08/25/2025
169 - Create that “New School Year” Enthusiasm on Your Team
Rekindling the "New School Year" Enthusiasm Think about the start of a new school year—there’s an energy on campus, a sense of possibility, and a spark of enthusiasm. What if you could bring that same excitement to your team at work? In this episode, we explore three key elements leaders can use to reignite enthusiasm and engagement: 1️⃣ Fresh Start – Create opportunities for your team to reset, refocus, and approach challenges with renewed energy. 2️⃣ Clarity – Provide clear direction, roles, and expectations so your team can move forward with confidence. 3️⃣ Teamwork – Build collaboration and connection so individuals feel part of something bigger than themselves. Practical takeaway: Choose one action in each area—a small reset, a clarified goal, and a teamwork initiative—and watch the enthusiasm return to your team. Because just like a new school year, every leader has the power to spark momentum and excitement.
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