Last day of June.
There’s something about the end of a month - especially the end of the financial year - that makes leaders either want to sprint harder… or quietly switch off. What about a third option?
A simple reset. Nothing heavy. Just intentional. Because the next six months will be shaped by what you repeat.
So before you roll into July, try this three-part check-in:
1) What Stays
What’s working right now that you want to protect?
Not everything needs fixing. Sometimes the most strategic move is to keep doing the right things - consistently.
What’s worth keeping?
- A rhythm that’s helping your team execute
- A boundary that’s protecting your focus
- A habit that’s supporting your energy
- A leadership practice that’s building trust (1:1s, clear expectations, good follow-through)
This is about naming the strengths you don’t want to lose in the rush of the next half.
2) What Shifts
What’s the one thing you know needs to change?
Maybe it’s a leadership default that served you once, but is now costing you:
- jumping in too quickly instead of letting others step up
- carrying too much instead of leveraging your team
- avoiding a conversation that keeps resurfacing
- getting pulled into noise and urgency instead of staying focused on what matters
- being clear in your head, but not clear enough in your communication
Pick one shift you’ll practice until it becomes your new normal.
3) What Starts
What’s one new practice that would create momentum?
Think small but meaningful. Something you can actually sustain.
It might be:
- 30 minutes of uninterrupted thinking time twice a week
- a Monday “top 3 priorities” message to your team
- a weekly check-in that focuses on outcomes and energy
- a deliberate decision to ask better questions before giving answers
- a commitment to coach one person each week instead of solving it for them
Write one sentence for each:
What stays: ________
What shifts: ________
What starts: ________
That’s your setup for the next six months.
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