INT 161 - 3 Part Series on How to Lead in 2024 - Part 1 - How Planning Will Set You Up For Succcess

What are your goals for the New Year? Is it to improve your finances, change careers, or start a new hobby? Maybe it’s the classical resolution of joining the gym.

Whatever your New Year’s goal is, you must take the time to plan it out. Why is this so important?

Listen to this week’s episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast to find out. Join Linda Yates in this three-part series as she shares powerful leadership strategies to supercharge your success in the new year. In this premier episode, Linda dives into the importance of planning and setting yourself up for a successful year as a leader.

Planning for Success

• Linda emphasizes the crucial role of planning in one’s journey as a leader and a successful professional. Planning principles remain equally applicable, whether it's the start of a new fiscal year, a new project, or any point in one's professional journey.

• She highlights the significance of purpose and encourages listeners to contemplate their purpose, plans, and aspirations for the year.

Prioritizing Self-Care

• Linda stresses the importance of self-care for leaders, emphasizing prioritizing activities that rejuvenate and empower individuals.

• She shares personal examples, such as scheduling monthly beach visits, to illustrate the significance of self-care in maintaining personal well-being.

Value of Vacations

• Encouraging leaders to plan vacations well in advance, Linda emphasizes that personal well-being is the foundation for effective leadership.

• By setting an example and prioritizing vacations, leaders can cultivate a culture of balance and rejuvenation within their teams.

Setting Personal Goals

• Linda highlights the multifaceted nature of personal goals and advocates for a holistic approach that extends beyond professional targets.

• She urges leaders to identify and prioritize various goals, encompassing professional, self-care, social, financial, and health aspects.

The Power of Knowledge

• Linda underscores the instrumental role of books in enriching knowledge.

• Encouraging leaders to read or listen to books that align with their goals, Linda emphasizes the transformative impact of continuous learning on professional and personal development.

Personal Insights and Experience

• Drawing from personal experiences as a mother and a business professional, Linda discusses her family's annual goal-setting rituals and their impact on creating a purposeful and successful year.

• She parallels this approach with organizational retreats, highlighting the effectiveness of planning and prioritization.

As Linda signs off, she leaves listeners with a compelling message, reminding them of their hidden strengths and the boundless possibilities awaiting realization. With the unwavering belief that nothing is impossible, Linda instills confidence and determination in her listeners as they gear up to conquer 2024 as strong,