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Are you locked in?

It’s time to think about the rest of the year. Labor Day is Monday, cooler temperatures are upon us, and before we realize it will be time for Christmas parties and then 2026.

Take this opportunity to lock in to your goals for 2025 and reach your goals. Most people will wait until September 30th to close out Q3 and think about their Q4 focus. But not you. Let’s use this long weekend to find an hour and focus in on the next 4 months.

Here’s a simple 3-step framework you can use this weekend to refocus your energy, prepare for the rest of the year, and stay locked in!

Step 1: Review

Take 30 minutes to look back at your year so far. What goals did you set in January? Where are you on track, and where are you behind? This isn’t about judgment, it’s about clarity.

Step 2: Refocus

Pick the one to three priorities that will make the biggest impact between now and December. Many leaders try to tackle too much in Q4, which leads to scattered results. Limit your focus so you make meaningful impact where it matters.

Step 3: Recommit

After reviewing and refocusing, make a clear commitment to the priorities you’ve chosen. Share them with your team, put them on paper, and hold yourself accountable. Better yet - hire me as your coach to help you finish the year well.

The truth is, the next four months will pass quickly whether you’re intentional or not. The leaders who step back, refocus, and recommit now will be the ones celebrating meaningful wins in December—not scrambling to catch up.

If you know what you want to accomplish but aren’t sure how to get there, that’s where I come in. My coaching is designed to give leaders clarity, accountability, and momentum so you can actually follow through on the priorities you set.

If you want to finish this year strong instead of just busy, let’s talk. I’d love to help you get there.

Thanks for reading,

Phil

405 Leadership Advisors LLC

We help leaders define strategy and implement with ​confidence and clarity.