Momentum Check: Are You Staying Focused?

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Are you leading with intention, or just keeping up?

January came in with a rush of motivation. New goals, fresh energy, a sense of clarity. But by now, it’s the middle of the quarter and distractions keep creeping in. Meetings stack up. Unexpected projects land on your plate. And before you know it, the focus you started with begins to blur.

And let’s be real—the noise isn’t just in your inbox. Administration changes, tariffs, natural disasters, and global shifts all have ripple effects. Then there’s ‘life lifing’—the unexpected challenges at home, in relationships, or with personal health. And, of course, ‘people peopling’—team dynamics, shifting expectations, and workplace politics that can derail even the best-laid plans.

Here’s the thing—losing momentum isn’t failure. It’s part of the process. The best leaders aren’t the ones who never get distracted; they’re the ones who course-correct quickly.

Maybe you’re locked in and making steady progress—if so, keep going! Momentum is built by stacking intentional actions. But if distractions have crept in or priorities have shifted, now is the time to reset and recalibrate.

So, let’s do a momentum check. Let’s assess and take action:

1. Look Back: Are You Making Progress?

• What goals did you set at the beginning of the year?
• What’s working well? What’s already showing results?
• What leadership habit, strategy, or decision from last year do you need to double down on?
• What’s lagging behind? Be honest—no judgment, just awareness.
  
  

2. Look Around: What's Pulling Your Focus?

• Are you spending time on high-value tasks, or are distractions taking over?
• Have new priorities emerged that need your attention?
• What’s one thing draining your energy that you can remove or delegate?
  
  

3. Look Ahead: Where Do You Need to Recalibrate?

• What’s the ONE thing that would make the biggest impact in the next 30 days
• What small adjustments can you make today to regain focus?
• Who can help hold you accountable?

Our Founder’s Story: Why Focus is My Word for 2025

I’ll be honest—focus isn’t always my natural strength. I’m a strategic thinker and a doer, which means if I’m not careful, I’ll have 10 things 80% complete, or worse, half-done just to keep moving.

This year, as I prepare to launch a new private podcast and new coaching programs, it’s tempting to chase the “shiny thing” instead of staying locked in on the strategy I committed to for 2025.

Some days, it’s a battle between momentum and discipline. It’s easy to gravitate toward what’s exciting, but leadership isn’t just about doing what feels good—it’s about following through on what matters. That means reminding myself, daily, to stick to the play I decided to run.

Regaining focus isn’t about willpower—it’s about recognizing what’s pulling you off track and adjusting with intention.

The hardest part? Breaking out of autopilot and recommitting to the plan. But leaders who pause to reassess don’t just regain momentum—they lead with more clarity and impact.

From New Year to Now: Key Takeaways

Over the past seven weeks, we’ve explored key leadership behaviors,— including prioritization, emotional intelligence, and aligning goals. Now is the time to put those into action.

1. Setting Your Focus: Look Ahead with Intention – Build on past strengths rather than chasing reinvention. Reflect on past successes to fuel forward progress.
2. The Power of Prioritization – It's not about doing more—it’s about doing what truly matters. Tools like the Eisenhower Matrix help separate urgency from importance.
3. The Foundation to Build Your Authentic Leadership Framework – Leaders who act from their core values make clearer decisions and earn greater trust.
4. Applying Focus to Overcome Challenges – When disruptions arise, intentional focus allows leaders to stay in control rather than react to chaos.
5. The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Focus and Leadership – Leaders with high EI regulate their emotions, build trust, and navigate challenges with resilience. Reading the room is a leadership superpower.
6. From Imposter to Empowered: Rebuilding Trust in Yourself – Confidence comes from trusting your track record, rewriting self-doubt into self-belief, and owning your seat at the table.
7. Aligning Leadership Goals with Team Dynamics – Leadership clarity fosters team confidence. Setting clear expectations and trusting your team prevents hesitation and micromanagement.

Want to revisit some of our other topics? Check out the Leadership Insights page.

Practical Ways to Reclaim Your Focus Today