How Are You Leading With Intention?

Mid-year isn’t just a time to reflect on numbers—it’s a moment to question your direction.

As a leader, when was the last time you paused to ask: Where am I heading, and is it still aligned with what matters most?

This week’s Fit to Lead is your invitation to do exactly that. To revisit your vision, reconnect with your goals, and recalibrate what’s next—before the second half of the year flies by. Because leading with clarity isn’t a one-time event. It’s a practice.

Why This Matters

When leaders fall off track, it’s rarely because they don’t care—it’s because they didn’t stay close to their goals.

Here’s what typically derails progress:

• Goals are vague, not SMART: Without clear metrics, momentum stalls.

• Progress is reviewed too late: Leaders wait until Q4 panic sets in.

• No strategy for changing circumstances: Goals stay rigid even as everything else evolves.

But when leaders stay in touch with their direction, they unlock better decisions, stronger focus, and empowered teams who know where they’re going—and why.

Common Challenges

Despite good intentions, many leaders get stuck because:

1. They set goals in January and forget them by March.

2. They check progress only when performance reviews demand it.

3. They assume change is failure instead of a chance to adjust.

4. They focus more on urgency than alignment.

5. They don’t have a simple, repeatable process to track and adjust.

Try This Instead

A 3-Step Mid-Year Reset

1. Make It Measurable
Revisit your goals and reframe them to be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

2. Schedule Monthly Touchpoints
Create a 30-minute monthly review ritual. Check what’s working, what’s stalled, and what’s changed.

3. Adapt with Purpose
Don’t be afraid to shift your targets. Align them with what matters now—not what mattered six months ago.Use this 3-phase framework to lead well through exits:

Adapt these steps to your preferred leadership style.

The most effective leaders aren’t the ones who sprint the fastest—they’re the ones who pause, reflect, and realign before charging ahead.

So here’s your nudge:

📌 Take 15 minutes this week to ask yourself: "How am I leading with intention? What is my process?"

Small resets today lead to big results tomorrow.

And if you're ready to build a stronger rhythm of reflection and alignment for yourself—or your team—I'd love to help you design that.
Let’s connect to explore what a Fit to Lead leadership journey could look like for you.