• WomELLE
  • Contact Us
  • Writers
  • Write For Us
  • Submit Article
No Result
View All Result

No products in the cart.

  • Login
WomLEAD Magazine
Podcast
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Business
  • HER Story
  • Founders & CEOs
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Women
  • Wellness
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Business
  • HER Story
  • Founders & CEOs
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Women
  • Wellness
No Result
View All Result
WomLEAD Magazine
No Result
View All Result
Home Leadership
The Excuse Proof Leader’s New Year’s Resolutions

The Excuse Proof Leader’s New Year’s Resolutions

The Excuse Proof Leader’s New Year’s Resolutions

Tracie L. James by Tracie L. James
January 10, 2021
in Leadership
Reading Time: 5 mins read

It’s that time of year again where we’re all setting our goals and expectations for the new year… well, actually the start of a new decade. So often, we get so focused on promotions and raises that we don’t really set goals that will have a deep and long-lasting impact on our success. Our goals this year should lead to the overall goals we have for the next 5 – 10 years. If not, then we’re just a hamster on a wheel running really fast and getting nowhere at all.

Over the last decade, I’ve committed time at the end of each year to assess my progress in the current year and determine my goals moving forward. This time of reflection for myself, as well as my clients, has enabled me to see REAL growth. I’m sharing some of the goals that I’ve seen impact growth for myself and the amazing leaders I’m blessed to work with each year.

Resolutions for Your Internal Customers

We always set goals that impact ourselves personally as a leader professionally and even personally. These goals may have an impact on your team, or I call your internal customer. Most of this impact is a side effect inside of intentional effort. Include some goals this year that intentionally will focus on the people who help you make it all happen.

  1. Invest in your internal customers by providing learning and growth opportunities. Providing these opportunities will enable your team to become more capable in their current positions and position them for leadership within your organization. Don’t be so afraid they’ll leave that you don’t provide opportunities. You’ll guarantee their leaving if you don’t. When they can see their individual goals aligned with accomplishing the organizational goals, they will have a vested interest and be more likely to stay with you for the long term.
  1. Celebrate and reward ALL accomplishments. Often times, we get so caught up on the big goal that we forget to celebrate the small ones that occur along the way. Pat your team on the back consistently for the little things they do. It will encourage them to keep going and will ultimately build to the overall goal. It doesn’t take much… sometimes a simple thank you goes a long way.
  1. Serve by example… be of service to your internal customers and they will serve your external customers. When you take care of your people, they will be motivated and engaged to take care of your customers. An employee that feels underappreciated and mistreated will not care if your customer is happy or not. They will do just the minimum to keep from losing their job. They will not go above and beyond. They will focus on collecting their paycheck and will not serve effectively. Show them how to serve by how you treat them. Be consistent.  
  1. Provide non-traditional benefits to your internal customers. It’s not always about giving your employees a raise. Don’t get me wrong… compensation plays a key role in the benefits they receive. Just don’t stop there. Many companies have begun to offer flexible work schedules and work from home days. This can be just as effective as a pay raise for employees who value the flexibility for their family priorities. Get to know your people so you can learn about what’s really important to them.  
  1. Do your part to create a non-toxic workplace. No one wants to work in a place that makes you feel bad from the moment you pull in the parking lot. I’ve seen employees who love the work they do leave companies that enable toxic managers to exist. Create a healthy environment that promotes growth, engagement and empowerment. Remember employees don’t leave companies; they leave bad managers.  

Resolutions for You as the Leader 

  1. Begin a practice of gratitude daily. Remind yourself daily of at least two good things that happened and at least one bad thing that didn’t happen. It’s all about perspective. For several years, I maintained a gratitude jar. I wrote all of these things down and put it in a jar each day. On my tough days, I would pull a note out and read it to remind myself of all the great things that have happened so far. It helped me bounce back quicker. Give it a try.  
  1. Wake up earlier to have time for the most important person in your world… YOU. Schedule this time to read, meditate, journal, exercise, etc. Do whatever energizes you and puts you in the right headspace for the day. This is not time for social media or email. Take at least the first hour of the day just for you and no one else. It will give you what you need to be more productive throughout the day.  
  1. Have more fun while working. Work doesn’t have to be grueling. Find ways to infuse fun into your day. Take a walk. Tell a joke. Listen to someone share a happy story. Share a happy story. Be intentional and be the catalyst for fun in your office. Employees shouldn’t be afraid to show you they enjoy working in your office.  
  1. Focus on building and maintaining your character. Your character is a reflection of who you are when no one’s looking. We all have issues that need work. Identify at least one character flaw to work on this year. Put it in daily practice to make a change. Work on your being more respectful or more caring or exercising more self control.  
  1. Ensure your time and money invested line up with your stated priorities/goals. So often we say one thing and our actions are doing the exact opposite. For example, we say we want to lose weight, but we never make time to work out. It won’t happen unless we make it a priority. Schedule your priorities and invest in them consistently.  

The New Year is just the beginning of the next decade. Let it be start of all the amazing things you want to accomplish before it’s over. Be intentional and hold yourself accountable for the goals you’ve set.  

ADVERTISEMENT
Tags: CustomersexcuseGrowthLeader’s New Year’s Resolutionsleadersleadershiplearningnew yearNew Year ResolutionresolutionsThe Excuse Proof Leader’s New Year’s Resolutions
Share36Tweet23Share6
Tracie L. James

Tracie L. James

I wish I had someone to encourage and guide me in business early in my career. My mission is to help you zero in on your best wealth and leadership strategy to accomplish your goals. Your time matters. Your talent matters. Your money matters. Your ability to lead in your life & career matters.

Related Posts

Too Shy to Lead? Entrepreneurship Motivation for Female Entrepreneurs
Leadership

Too Shy to Lead? Entrepreneurship Motivation for Female Entrepreneurs

March 28, 2023
Why are Women Leaders Quitting Companies More than Ever
Leadership

Why are Women Leaders Quitting Companies More than Ever

March 24, 2023
10 Ways to Become a Better Business Leader
Leadership

10 Ways to Become a Better Business Leader

March 17, 2023
Next Post
From New Year’s Resolution to New Commitments: Improving your physical and mental wellbeing for the New Year.

From New Year’s Resolution to New Commitments

Business Lessons From Jack Ma, Alibaba Founder And The Genius Harvard Rejected 10 Times

Business Lessons From Jack Ma, Alibaba Founder And The Genius Harvard Rejected 10 Times

Goal Setting for Goddesses: How to celebrate the end of year with peace of mind

Goal Setting for Goddesses: How to Celebrate The End of Year With Peace of Mind

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

WomLEAD Magazine

A print and digital magazine for businesswomen focusing on leadership, business, and entrepreneurship that made its debut in 2017 has WomELLE Magazine.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • Suzi Hixon: Redefining Success in the Legal World through Innovation and Self-Advocacy
  • Suzi Hixon: Redefining the Legal Landscape with AI-Driven Legal Tech and Self-Advocacy
  • Laurie Parfitt’s Transformative Impact on the Ever-Evolving Cannabis Industry

Category

  • Business
  • Female Founders
  • Founders & CEOs
  • HER Story
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring For Women
  • Wellness
  • Women Today

Recent News

Suzi Hixon: Redefining Success in the Legal World through Innovation and Self-Advocacy

Suzi Hixon: Redefining Success in the Legal World through Innovation and Self-Advocacy

May 26, 2023
Suzi Hixon: Redefining the Legal Landscape with AI-Driven Legal Tech and Self-Advocacy

Suzi Hixon: Redefining the Legal Landscape with AI-Driven Legal Tech and Self-Advocacy

May 26, 2023
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

© 2023 WomLEAD Magazine from WomELLE, Corp.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Podcast
  • Business
  • Founders & CEOs
  • HER Story
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Wellness
  • Women Today

© 2023 WomLEAD Magazine from WomELLE, Corp.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?