September 29, 2024
Leadership Tip of the Week
Navigating Change #4:
Get back to your A-game and you can handle any change that comes your way!
Navigating change demands a wide range of skills—whether you're rallying a team, driving buy-in, or making pivotal shifts in your business. But there's one secret that makes you truly unstoppable: being on your own A-game. When you're operating at your best—confident, energized, and clear on your path—you don't just handle change, you thrive in it. Suddenly, no challenge feels too big, no transition too daunting. You own your narrative, and that’s the ultimate power move. When you’re dialed in like this, you don’t just adapt to change—you attract better outcomes, and you feel amazing while doing it. With your A-game on lock, the world bends in your favor.
A recent message from Brendon Burchard struck a chord with me. He emphasized something I've seen play out since the pandemic: the need for leaders to skill up and bring their A-game back. It reminded me, YES, that is when we feel like we can handle anything, let's talk about that!
Over the past few years, it does feel like a wrecking ball has crashed through many aspects of our lives. Yet, history shows that disruption has always been part of the human experience. Recessions, political turmoil, and societal shifts aren't new. What is different now is the speed at which these changes occur, acclerated by the digital age.
He expressed that we've grown comfortable with making excuses for why we don't need to follow through on what we said or committed to. There have been so many changes that we have become accustomed excusing ourselves, without realizing it. Isn't it true that too many of us have drifted from the commitmemts we once made - to ourselves, to others, to our work?
So, here's the hard truth he asked: What did you say you were going to do? Going to level up, improve your health, strengthen your relationships, find that dream job or become a better leader. Did you follow through? Or, like so many, did you allow external pressures to compromise your internal values?
It's understandable to have struggled these last few years. However, the world has extended empathy and understanding for missed goals and broken commitments. Brendon is right, it has gone too far the other way. You hear of tech lay-offs, economic pressures and workplace demands changing, it has made performance important again, in anything you do.
As Burchard pointed out, the world may be unstable, but your word should not be. When you say you'll do something, do it. Keep your commitments. Not just because others are counting on you, but because your future self is counting on you. Focus on being consistent. Show up as the best version of yourself, regardless of the chaos around you.
Here's how to recommit to your own A-game in 4-steps:
- Recommit to Your Word: What promises have you made? Start with those. Get back to honoring your word. Be clear on your own values, what matters most TO YOU, no matter what is going on in the business, company you work for or in the news.
- Focus on Performance: In this new economy, your performance is more critical than ever. Money, promotions, and opportunities are no longer flowing as freely today as they had been the past couple of years. It's the people who deliver, who stay reliable and consistent, that will thrive. This is an opportunity for you!
- Avoid a Thousand Little Cuts: I loved this statement by Brendon because it is so true and happens without us even realizing it. Every time you break a promise to yourself, every time you compromise your standards, you weaken your character like 1,000 little cuts. It happens slowly, decision by decision. Before you know it, your performance suffers, and you're left wondering why. Raise your awareness to where you have changed what you said you would do or not followed through.
- Identify Your Future Self: Who do you want to become? What skills do you need to level up? Identify five promises you can make to yourself today and follow through. When you are clear about who you are and what you value, the confidence you gain will allow you to handle any challenge that comes your way.
I hope you take this as a call to action for positive forward momentum! Our goal and mission is that you live the life you design and love both personally and professionally. Let's get back to staying true to your values, word and commitments. This is where you gain the confidence and clarity to handle anything that comes your way. This is an investment in you that you take wherever you go!
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Wellness Tip of the nWeek
Why You Should Unplug from Social Media...NOW!
We've all been there, you open up Instagram for a quick check-in and before you know it you've been mindlessly scrolling for an hour. According to Harvard, the average person spends 2 hours and 27 minutes PER DAY scrolling on social media. Mind you, this report was done in 2022, some say we can expect that number to be higher in 2024.
Don't get me wrong, social media is great for a number of things; connecting, community, networking, news, brand discovery, and of course entertainment. While all of these are great in moderation, it certainly can come at the expense of some big negatives.
- Mental Health: Increased anxiety, depression, and feelings of inadequacy can stem from constant comparison and exposure to lifestyles curated on social media. The key word here is curated. Keep in mind that behind every social media account is a person with a motive. Whether the motive is financial, increased awareness, followers, or all three, chances are, whatever you are feeling is probably what you are being made to feel.
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Addiction: Many people find it hard to disconnect, leading to excessive screen time and a cycle of dependency. When you have a few spare minutes in your day, it's easy to pick up your phone and open an app.
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Misinformation: Social media can spread false information quickly, affecting public opinion and decision-making. It's important to know (as best as you can), who you are following, or, make sure you are taking everything with a grain of salt.
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Cyberbullying: Online harassment can be pervasive, impacting victims' mental health and well-being.
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Privacy Concerns: Sharing personal information can lead to privacy breaches and unwanted exposure.
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Echo Chambers: Social media can reinforce existing beliefs by surrounding users with like-minded individuals, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives. Have you ever noticed when you "like" something, or view something, that you're then bombarded with similiar information? This is no coincidence! Algorithms are developed based on what you view.
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Decreased Productivity: Frequent interruptions from social media can disrupt focus and hinder productivity at work or school.
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Impact on Real-life Relationships: Excessive use can lead to neglect of face-to-face interactions and meaningful connections.
If you're recognizing some of these negative impacts in yourself, or you're looking to limit your exposure, you need to develop a plan to hold yourself to. When creating this plan, it's important to understand what you want to get out of. Are you looking to be off of social media completely? Maybe you're going to sign-off during the week. Consider what you want your end goal to be. Once your end goal is determined, you need to set parameters on how you'll meet your goal. Maybe you're going to delete some apps on your phone, set limitations in your settings for usage. It's important these guidelines are obtainable for YOU. Setting yourself up for failure may contribute to you resorting back to your old ways. Lastly, once you've given yourself time to take a step back, evaluate how you're feeling. Is your plan working for you? Are you suddenly feeling more connected in your life? If you return to social media and find yourself feeling some of the negatives discussed above, consider a new plan or detox.
Overall, disconnecting can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Have you thought about taking a break?
What's New @ Modwellship
It's Fall and nothing screams fall like a rustic apple crisp! Apples are available everywhere in all sorts of varieties. If you have the ability to go to an orchard yourself, even better! This simple yet delicious and impressive dish will go far at your next gathering. Did we mention it's easy to make too?
Filling:
6 apples, peeled and chopped (I like golden delicious or granny smith. Feel free to use your favorite, or a combination)
2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1.5 tsp. lemon juice
Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350F. Butter a 8x8 baking dish, or large cast iron skillet. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, add in your chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir until combined and pour into your baking dish.
In a separate bowl, add all of the ingredients for the topping. Using your hands, squeeze the butter into the dry ingredients, continuing until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs. You can also complete this by pulsing the mixture in a food processor.
Spread the topping over the apples in your baking dish. Gently even it out. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the sides of the pan are bubbly.
This dish is best served warm, topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel, or whipped cream!
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