When All Things Matter

"Focus on the matter that matters the most" has been my favorite quote lately. The operative word being FOCUS. It is fourth quarter and as of today there are 115 days left in this year (not that anyone is counting). Are you on track for ending the year as planned? Are you FOCUSED?

I did a Facebook Live video a few days ago, "4th Quarter Check-in/ checklist" and here I discussed a few key reminders for you to consider incorporating with your year-end processes as you begin to transition into this quarter, close out this year and prepare for next year. Please click the link above and checkout the video. One additional area of focus I want to draw to your attention concerns your soul - your mind, will, and emotions. Leaders are expected to make preparations for ending the year strong and beginning the new year even stronger, however, in prioritizing all things that matter, are you remembering to include yourself in this process?

I wrote a blog last month, "New Beginnings After Final Endings" (please click the highlighted link and check it out if you haven't done so) and in that blog I focused on the importance of knowing the season you are in and recognizing when your season has changed. You need to know when to change in order to properly function in the right season. In my last blog I used a quote from where he stated “without the ability to end things, people stay stuck, never becoming who they are meant to be, never accomplishing all that their talents and abilities should afford them.” So I am checking in with you asking ...is this you? Are you stuck?

While reviewing your organizational checklists remember to check on you. When was the last time you've done a soul examination? I want to share with you one of my latest leadership development programs, READY TO GET R.E.A.L. I just launched this exclusive executive coaching program, Ready to Get R.E.AL. (Reliable, Ethical, Authentic, Learner),™ for leaders who are serious about getting to their next level professionally. Together, we will go through a series of processes designed to pinpoint the behaviors associated with mindset and soul issues that are often overlooked in many leadership development processes. One critical outcome of this program is having a plan of action you can use to guide you to make the necessary changes to move forward.

A few benefits:

You will improve and sharpen your leadership skillset
Build more confidence
Identify and remove barriers to effective leadership
Learn new behaviors, and
Be more authentic in leading and transforming your team

Ready to Get R.E.A.L. is a ten-week intensive executive coaching program that requires a minimum weekly 1 hour session. These sessions are designed for the leader who recognizes the value of addressing “soul work”. This executive coaching program

Is not a cookie-cutter one-size fits all program
We clearly identify, diagnose and reset internal barriers that hinder leaders from taking their organizations to the next level
You will receive unlimited access to video content, workbooks, audio sessions (where applicable)
You will receive both digital and physical materials
You will be equipped with what you need to achieve the breakthrough for yourself and be the change agent for your organization.

NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SHIFT YOUR FOCUS! GET READY & GET R.E.A.L.! Click the highlighted links to learn more.

E. Michelle Mickens, DSL, is CEO of Live 4 Change, LLC, a Christian-based, global strategic leadership development consultancy that brings transformational change in the lives of leaders and their organization. Live 4 Change, LLC equip C-suite executives, managers, emerging and experienced leaders with the right tools to: