eLeader November 2024

What if it all worked out?

The other day I went to a psychic (that’s another story!). And an interesting question came up at the end of our session — What if it all works out? Then what?

Most of my time is spent in operations mode, whether that’s fighting fires, problem solving, or executing on what needs to get done. I feel as if I’m in a constant state of ‘in progress,’ working towards goals that continue leveling up. But what if I was able to reach the top of that seemingly endless staircase of goals? Then what?

It's a challenge to envision a state of having it all and what comes after. When you’re in the weeds, it seems impossible to look that far ahead. But what if it was possible? Am I doing things that actually allow myself to have that futuristic perspective and visualize the next stage?

Whether it’s professional or personal, the question remains — If you can have it all, what would that be like?

Recently, I caught up with a founder friend. This entrepreneur shared that he finally started to shift his focus from the shiny startup “things” (accelerators, pitch competitions, etc.) to simply selling. In a short amount of time with this new focus, he’d already sold his first six-figure sale! In a quest for validation, he’s been distracted by a short-sighted view and a switch in bigger picture priorities is now really putting his company on a path for growth.

Sometimes we procrastinate or self-sabotage, even subconsciously, to avoid what feels scary, uncertain, or unknown. Whether it’s reprioritizing to commit to real growth, or asking yourself the tough questions (i.e. Do you really want this?), everything can work out. You may just have to get out of your own way to be uncomfortable, see the bigger picture, and be open to go down the road less traveled.

What does happiness look like for you? What is your personal purpose? How are you standing in your way of everything working out? What is one thing you can do to make sure you’re helping it to all work out?

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LEADERSHIP

The High Cost of Not Letting Go 💰

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Great leaders care deeply about accomplishing their mission. But can caring too much interfere? In this episode of Craig Groeschel’s Leadership Podcast, he discusses what’s at stake if leaders refuse to let go and end up getting in their own way.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Startup Stash 🔍

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Explore this online directory of tools and resources for startups! From idea generation and fundraising, to sales, marketing automation, and more, Startup Stash features a curated list of over 1000 tools, resources, software, and platforms across more than 100 categories — perfect for startups, tech enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs.

INNOVATION

The First Singularity 🤖

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On November 7, attend this free virtual TEDxNaperville event to discuss "the accelerating progress of technology and changes in human life”… a.k.a. the point of AI singularity. Learn directly from Dr. Mark Brady, U.S. Department of Defense Deputy Chief Data Officer and former Chief Data Officer for U.S. Air Force Space Command and U.S. Space Force, to understand the systems, problems, and solutions at play.

CULTURE

Enhance Sales Collaboration Through Improv 🎭

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It's a game changer when people know how to respond effectively in unpredictable situations. Join Red Caffeine’s free Business as “Un”usual Livestream on November 14 for a look at how improv can transform your sales and marketing strategies and lead to better collaboration and customer success. Learn tools and strategies to help you and your entire team better turn challenges into opportunities.

PERSONAL GROWTH

Managing Happiness 🙂

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What is happiness? What makes you happy?’ How can you get happier?

This free on demand course helps answer these questions and shows you how to build a happier life. Harvard professor Arthur Brooks dives into cutting-edge research, tools, and trends in social science, positive psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. Unlock the strategies to building a more sustainably purposeful and joyful life, all while challenging your assumptions about happiness.