At the beginning of a new year, many of us feel energized by possibility. We set goals, outline objectives, and imagine what success will look like in the months ahead. That sense of momentum is powerful. It can also be misleading. Earlier this year, I found myself in exactly that space. Clear vision. Big ambition. Strong intentions. And yet, just a few weeks into the year, something wasn’t working. I operate my business using a …
By Barbara Stewart As January came to a close, I found myself doing something that does not come easily for me. I adjusted one of my goals for the first twelve weeks of the year. That decision mattered. I am persistent and determined by nature. When I set goals, I do so thoughtfully and with intention. I know my goals are often ambitious, but I also believe they are achievable. I have worked from a …
Barbara Stewart on What Leaders Are Navigating Beneath the Surface Recently, I had the opportunity to join Dennis Tardan as a guest on his podcast, Tardan Today. Dennis is a skilled interviewer and communication coach, and our conversation created space to explore what many leaders are experiencing right now but do not always name out loud. At Accelus Partners, much of our work begins by looking beneath the surface. In this conversation, we talked about …