Welcome to Leadership Insights! Each week, we curate transformative leadership insights and add our own expertise to help you lead with purpose and impact. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, you’ll find actionable wisdom in every edition.
As Q2 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time for a mid-year review. Reflecting on the goals you set at the beginning of the year isn’t just about checking progress—it’s about reassessing whether those goals still align with where you want to go. Growth often brings change, and being open to adjusting your direction is a strength, not a setback.
This week, set aside time to revisit your 2025 goals. Ask yourself: Am I still heading toward what matters most? What needs to stay the same, and what might need to change? If you find that priorities have shifted, embrace it. Realignment now ensures the rest of your year is spent with purpose and focus.
This Week’s Posts We Love
LinkedIn Spotlight: “Master What You Can Control” by Justin Wright
So much of life feels out of our hands, but this post from Justin Wright is a powerful reminder of what is within our control. From mindset to boundaries to self-belief, this graphic is worth printing out and keeping close. A great reflection as we continue focusing on what it means to show up with intention.
Click Here to Check Out The Full LI Post
Podcast Spotlight: CEO Diaries: The Lessons I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career with Steven Bartlett featuring Jessica Jensen
This short but mighty episode of The Diary of a CEO is packed with insights from LinkedIn’s Jessica Jensen on B2B marketing, scaling, and AI strategy. I listened to it on my daily walk and found myself nodding the whole way through. If you’re leading a business—or thinking about starting one—this is a great listen. Give it a try and let it spark a few new ideas!
Listen to the Full Episode Here
Book of the Week
The new you: Productivity and planning for a fresh start: Create clear priorities, build better habits, and lead your best life by Team The New You Blendmates
This week’s book choice, The New You: Productivity and Planning for a Fresh Start, is an invaluable guide for leaders seeking to reflect, reset, and reignite their personal and professional goals. Packed with practical tools like SMART goal-setting techniques, the Eisenhower Matrix, and science-backed habit-building strategies, it provides actionable steps for lasting change. As we approach a new year, this book is the perfect resource to inspire leaders to take charge of their lives, set meaningful priorities, and achieve their full potential.
Must-Read Article of the Week
“How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve” by Amanda Loudin
What I enjoy about this piece is how it highlights that simply jotting down goals doesn’t cut it—you need a clear, actionable process. It explains the power of setting specific, personal targets that align with what really matters to you. You’ll come away feeling excited and ready to tackle your ambitions with more purpose.
From the CARE to Lead® Archives
“Five Steps to Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your Success”
Imposter syndrome has come up in several coaching sessions this week—and if you’re feeling it, you’re definitely not alone. That quiet voice of doubt can show up at any level, but it doesn’t have to run the show. This blog offers 5 grounded steps to help you quiet the noise and fully own your success. Read the full post and remind yourself: you belong here.
Closing Thoughts
Mid-year is a great time to pause, reflect, and ensure you’re still moving toward what truly matters. Are your goals aligned with where you want to be, or is it time for a course correction? Let’s stay in touch—connect with me on LinkedIn, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, and share how you’re refocusing for the second half of the year.
Thank you for being part of our leadership community. We’re dedicated to helping you lead with Clarity, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Engagement. Until next week, keep raising the bar on your leadership journey!
