Have you noticed that every December, there is a compulsion to volunteer at the food bank, the local shelters and/or to find a way to serve others who may not have access to some of the basic human dignities?

Why does this value of service becomes bold font in action in December?

What is it in you, that compels you to add this 'one more thing' into a schedule that is already crammed, bursting and overflowing with more intentions than time or energy?

Why will you serve?
How will you serve?
Who will you serve?
Will you serve?
What if you don't serve?
What if you serve more often than December?

What's in it for you?
What's in it for others?
Why does it matter?
What's the value that may want more attention, as you begin to strategize for more meaning, better boundaries and increased self-leadership for 2025?

We are often a great mystery to our self. What's here now that you may have never noticed before?

Lead yourself well this December.

December is here (one week in already).

Pause.
Check in with yourself.
Cognitive check-in.
Interoception check-in.
Proprioception check-in.

What if December's self-leadership focus was being-related rather than doing-related?

What if?

December can be an incredibly difficult month to lead yourself well. It's okay not to reach for the stars, or stay addicted to perfection in all things. It's okay to invite wisdom to inform how you will 'be', rather than what you will 'do' this December.

Lead yourself well (while choosing the pace of the race toward quotas, completed lists, balanced budgets, and expectations of self and others by December 31.)

How will you BE?

You have my best.

December - will you continue doing ALL THE THINGS as usual and ADD a flurry of more?

December - what is the gap between your expectations and preferences, and others expectations and preferences?

December - what is your vision of an ideal December?

December - what is the vision of your colleagues, staff, partner, family, friends of an ideal December?

December - what is in your control and what is not in your control?

December - what thoughts will remain as contemplative or wishful thoughts and what thoughts will you move to action this time?

No judgements.
No blame.
No same.

Only a values-based, generous invitation to notice, name and choose what matters for the long game for you, and for those you care about.

December leadership. It may look differently this month. And what if it was gloriously, wonderfully, meaningfully different?
In a good way.

Lead yourself well.

It's almost impossible (or IS it impossible) to focus on something that is unclear.

How will you focus on 'what matters' when you have not clearly defined what matters?
How will you focus on your values and purpose when you can not clearly articulate your core values and meaningful purpose?

How will you focus on what you can control if you do have not realistically identified what is in your control and what is not in your control?

How will you consciously unlink thought patterns and behaviours that are sabotaging your definition of a meaningful work and life, when you are not taking time to notice the thoughts that are fueling your behaviours?

I believe these are legit questions.
I believe this is worthy work for anyone who wants to actively equip, inspire or influence a better tomorrow.

Today. This week. Again.
Notice. Name. Choose well.