🌿 Leadership in the August Lull

August often feels like a pause.Executives are traveling, teams are in “maintenance mode,” and Q4 intensity hasn’t yet arrived.

But this lull can be powerful — if leaders use it with intention.

From my Summer Leadership Listening Series and executive conversations, four leadership “muscles” are proving essential in 2025’s volatility:

1️⃣ Clarity in Complexity — distilling noise into 2–3 priorities that anchor the team.

2️⃣ Adaptive Decision-Making — avoiding paralysis by cycling decisions quickly instead of waiting for certainty.

3️⃣ Resilient Teams — building trust and cultural clarity so teams flex under pressure, not fracture.

4️⃣ Stakeholder Alignment — mapping interests early, naming conflicts fast, and creating forums for dialogue.

🔑 The paradox of August: while it feels like a lull, it’s actually the best time to strengthen these muscles before Q4 urgency hits.

👉 Coaching Question: Which leadership muscle do you most need to train during this lull to be ready for Q4 intensity?

📅 This month, I’m offering a limited set of 20-minute Executive Insight Briefings — space for senior leaders to sharpen focus, test strategy, and prepare for decisive year-end moves.

⏳ Only 8 spots available. 📩 DM me “Executive Briefing” to claim a place.

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