When the calendar turns to late November, most people ease off the gas and promise themselves they’ll restart in January. We take the opposite path. This conversation dives into why strategy isn’t the real barrier to progress, how your belief system quietly protects comfort, and what it looks like to build momentum during the holidays without sacrificing family, peace, or recovery.
We break down the idea of “zagging”—choosing to think differently when the world zigs. That doesn’t mean longer hours or performative hustle. It means small, honest commitments that fit your real season: one meaningful outreach, a short workout, a single deliverable, a five-minute reflection. We share how year-end can actually be a competitive advantage for connection, clarity, and pipeline, and why identity-based habits created now make January feel like continuation, not a cold start.
You’ll hear practical ways to protect presence while making progress, from designing holiday-fit workflows to using gratitude-driven outreach that opens doors. We also talk about the power of community: a room that normalizes thoughtful action and coaches you through real constraints so you keep promises to yourself without burning out. If you’re ready to let go of the “I’ll start later” script and build a calmer, more consistent kind of success, this one’s for you.
Ready to zag while others zig? Join us for the first Elevate Monthly call on December 1. Learn more at modernleadership.us/elevate and test the community for seven days. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can build momentum now.
If you’ve been listening to us talk about self-leadership and you’re ready to take the next step, enrollment is now open for the Self-Leadership Lab!
We begin November 2, and we’re limiting this group to just 15 participants.
You can learn more about the program and secure your spot at modernleadership.us/lab.
And if you’re newer to the podcast, or you’re curious about the Lab but aren’t quite sure whether it’s right for you, we also have a replay of our free self-leadership workshop available.
It’s an opportunity to experience how we teach and work through real-life challenges before making a decision.
Just reach out to us and ask for the workshop replay. We’ll be happy to share it!
Either way, we’d love to help you take that next step toward becoming a more effective leader.
