Ep 41 - September Success Prep

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Ep 41 - September Success Prep

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2 months ago

Ep 41 - September Success Prep

In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey tackle September as the business world's "second new year". A critical time when leaders either set themselves up for success or get swept away by the returning chaos. They share three powerful strategies to transform September from a month of overwhelm into your most productive and intentional period yet. Through practical advice and real-world applications, they demonstrate how high-performing teams don't just survive the post-summer transition, they thrive by taking control before the rush begins. Their approach challenges the common "sprint through September" mentality and offers a refreshingly proactive way to maintain summer connection while delivering serious results.

Key Takeaways:

September Sprint Setup Drives Laser Focus: High-performing teams identify their top three priorities for September before the month begins, creating a powerful filter system for decision-making. When opportunities and urgent requests flood in, leaders can ask "Does this serve my three priorities?" If not, it goes to the October list. This laser focus helps teams make real progress instead of just staying busy, preventing the common trap of trying to deliver a quarter's worth of work in one frantic month.
Commitment Auditing Frees Up Strategic Time: Successful leaders spend 20-30 minutes auditing every recurring meeting, project commitment, and regular responsibility by asking "If I were starting fresh today, would I say yes to this?" This brutal honesty allows teams to prune commitments that no longer serve their goals, freeing up valuable time and energy for what actually matters. September becomes the perfect time to step back from committees and obligations that have outlived their usefulness.
Designing Your September Rhythm Prevents Overwhelm: Rather than waiting for September to figure out routines, high-performing teams design their ideal schedule in advance, blocking out time for biggest projects, admin tasks, strategic thinking, and healthy habits. By treating these blocks like non-negotiable client meetings for the entire month, leaders create a framework that protects their most important work when everyone else wants their time. This proactive approach puts leaders in control of September instead of letting September happen to them.

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