In a world that often glorifies big wins and bold leaps, it’s easy to overlook the immense power of small, consistent actions. Yet, it’s these seemingly minor steps that often lead to the most significant transformations—whether in business, personal growth, or leadership.
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Improving by just 1% each day might not seem like much, but over time, it compounds into remarkable results. Think about it: 1% better every day for a year means you're 37 times better by the end of the year. That’s the magic of incremental improvement.

Small Changes, Big Impact

• Start with Habits: Take a 10-minute walk after lunch, dedicate 5 minutes to reflect on your day, or send one thank-you email daily. These aren’t grand gestures, but over time, they add up to healthier routines, stronger relationships, and a sharper focus.
• Adjust Your Mindset: Shift your thinking from “all or nothing” to “progress over perfection.” It’s not about overhauling your life in a single day; it’s about being just a little better than you were yesterday.
• Celebrate Micro-Wins: Closed one extra sale? Gave your team a well-deserved shoutout? Those victories matter. Recognizing them builds momentum and encourages more of the same behavior.

The Ripple Effect
In leadership and teams, small changes in communication, culture, or expectations can lead to exponential growth. A daily five-minute team check-in fosters alignment. Recognizing someone’s effort boosts morale and productivity. It’s the small ripples that create waves of change.

What’s Your 1% Today?

Take a moment to reflect: What’s one small action you can take today to be better than yesterday? It could be as simple as making one extra phone call, learning one new fact, or showing gratitude to someone who’s helped you along the way.

The path to greatness isn’t paved with shortcuts or grand gestures—it’s built on the small, consistent choices we make every single day.

As we kick off 2025, it’s time to take a step back and reflect—not on what’s happening around you, but on what you can control. Too often, we get caught up in external factors: the economy, competitors, market conditions, or even what others think. While these factors matter, they’re not where the magic happens.

The real power lies within you.

Focusing on you means doubling down on what you can do today to create a better tomorrow. It’s about building skills, strengthening relationships, and taking care of your physical and mental health. It’s about showing up every day with purpose and giving your best effort—because that’s where success is born.

Here are a few things to think about:

1. Take Ownership
   Stop waiting for someone else to pave the way. If you want something, go after it. Success isn’t handed out—it’s earned through consistent effort and smart decisions.
2. Invest in Growth
   Whether it’s picking up a new skill, diving into a book, or seeking out a mentor, commit to being better than you were yesterday. Small, daily investments compound over time.
3. Prioritize Wellness
   Your health isn’t a luxury; it’s a foundation. Fuel your body with good nutrition, get moving, and protect your mental energy. You can’t perform at your best if you’re running on empty.
4. Be Intentional
   How you spend your time reflects your priorities. Say no to distractions and yes to what moves the needle.
5. Own Your Mindset
   Challenges will come—it’s inevitable. But your mindset determines whether those challenges become stepping stones or roadblocks. Choose to see them as opportunities to grow.

The best part about focusing on you? It’s empowering. You don’t need anyone’s permission to take control of your life and career.

So, as you plan your week, your quarter, or your year, ask yourself:

• What can I do today to make a difference?
• How can I show up better?
• Where can I take action instead of waiting for things to happen?

The answer always starts with you.

Let’s make 2025 the year of you.

Thanks for Reading
​Ken

Thinking Differently in 2025!

As we dive into 2025, one thing is clear: to thrive, you need to think differently. The same old approaches won’t cut it anymore. Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or navigating your career, the way you think shapes the results you get. Here are six ways to shift your mindset this year and set yourself apart:

1️⃣ Question everything.
Just because it’s been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the best way. Start asking, Why not? or What if we flipped this upside down? Innovation begins when you stop accepting "how it’s always been done."

2️⃣ Learn from outside your bubble.
The best ideas often come from unexpected places. Borrow tactics from industries you’ve never worked in. Watch how athletes, artists, and tech leaders solve problems. Cross-pollination of ideas creates breakthroughs.

3️⃣ Think long-term, act short-term.
2025 is about taking action, but not just for the sake of it. Every move should ladder up to a bigger goal. Keep your eye on the horizon while making bold steps today.

4️⃣ Use AI to your advantage.
AI is a game-changer, but it’s not the whole game. The winners this year will be those who combine AI-driven insights with emotional intelligence, creativity, and a human touch.

5️⃣ Turn problems into opportunities.
When you hit a roadblock, don’t stop. Instead, ask yourself, What’s the opportunity here? The ability to reframe challenges is what separates leaders from followers.

6️⃣ Focus on impact, not activity.
It’s easy to fill your day with busywork and call it success. Don’t. Instead, focus on doing fewer things better. What really moves the needle? Do that.
The world is moving fast, but with the right mindset, you can move faster. This year isn’t about following the crowd—it’s about creating your own path.

👉 How are you planning to think differently in 2025? Share your ideas below—I’d love to hear them!
#Leadership #Innovation #Mindset #2025 #Growth #ExecutiveThinking

2025 isn’t the year to just plan—it’s the year to execute. We’ve all spent enough time strategizing, talking about goals, and waiting for the “perfect time.” That time isn’t coming. Success this year will be defined by one thing: taking action.
Here’s the truth: dreams don’t work unless you do. Whether it’s growing your business, advancing your career, improving your health, or making a bigger impact, it all starts with the first step. The difference-maker is execution.

1. Get Specific: Stop saying, “I want to grow” or “I want to improve.” Set measurable goals: “I’m going to increase revenue by 20% by Q4” or “I’ll complete a marathon by October.” Vague intentions lead to vague outcomes.
   
2. Break It Down: Big goals can feel overwhelming, but progress happens in small steps. Identify daily actions that will move the needle. Consistency is what creates momentum.
   
3. Embrace Imperfection: Waiting for the “perfect moment” is just another form of procrastination. Action—even if imperfect—beats inaction every time. You’ll learn, adapt, and grow along the way.
   
4. Hold Yourself Accountable: Share your goals with someone who will keep you honest. Whether it’s a mentor, a peer, or your team, accountability turns intentions into results.
   
5. Celebrate the Wins: Don’t wait until the end to celebrate. Recognize your progress along the way—it’ll keep you motivated to push further.
   

2025 is your year to move from planning to doing, from talking to achieving, from potential to performance. The only way to make a difference in your life, career, or business is to act.
So, what’s your first step? Take it today. Let’s make 2025 the year we stop dreaming about it and start doing it.
Let’s get after it.
Ken

Do you follow the masses or are you on your own path?

If you follow everyone else, you will be just like everyone else; those statistics are scary:

1.    The average American is overweight 

2.       Less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day; only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week

3.    The average American thinks the government's number-one priority should be to help keep and create jobs in America 

4.    The average American watches 2 hours and 49 minutes of television a day.

5.    The average American is Divorced

6.    The average American hasn't finished college

I don’t know about you, but looking at what everyone else does is frightening . In the US we have accepted mediocrity, laziness, and sub par performances as normal; this needs to change.

Everyone says that they want to be rich, beautiful, healthy, and happy but are not willing to work for it!  We have developed a world of instant gratification and laziness and that isn't working. On average our kids will live 5 years less than us, be more broke, and won’t be able to live up to the standard of living they are used to unless we change what average is.  To be better than average we need to work hard, be focused, get off the couch and be role models for the next generation.  

Let’s get the world to see beyond average!

Ken 

Quitting is the easy part.  What comes after is far worse than the pain you were in when you decided to quit.
 
When you quit you are looking for the immediate gratification of the pain stopping, looking for the feeling that you are done and don’t need to keep going on.  And if feels good!  It feels better than anything else; for about 30 min, but what comes next is far worse.
 
Your brain goes into overdrive.  The questions start to come, what could I have done differently, or asked for help on, or just had some more patience. Quitting is often a permanent solution to a temporary problem. The mind or body is saying that you don’t deserve this, or that it is too hard, or why does this only happen to me. When in fact, it happens to everyone.  The comfort zone is a strange thing.  It allows you to exist and  doesn’t want you to push further.  When people get out of their comfort zone the first instinct is to quit; they say this is too hard.  When in fact they haven’t figured out an alternative; many times this is just the beginning to greatness.
 
As a headhunter, coach and athlete I have seen many people, including myself, quit something because it was too hard for the moment.  When in reality it may be too hard for an hour, a day, a month, a year.  But what most people don’t realize is that no matter how bad something is, it will always end.  I can’t tell you how many people I have spoken with that have quit their jobs because their boss wasn’t nice to them, or that they didn’t feel like they were getting compensated enough, or that the work is too hard; but then go through the pain of trying to find another role and can’t.  You know why, because people don’t want to hire quitters.
 
When you go on interview and the hiring manager asks you the reason you aren’t working what do you say?  Think about it.  There is always some excuse, but in reality it is because you didn’t  endure.  You are a quitter and that screws with your psyche.  You no longer have an income, your identity is no longer intact and then you start realize what you had wasn’t that bad.    
 
When you quit, you are no longer in control, you are on defense.  When you are on defense you have lost your power, you become desperate and take a step back, rather than a step forward and settle for something that you wouldn’t normally settle for.  Does it feel good to settle? Does it make you proud to say that you quit?  When you look back on your previous role you begin to realize it wasn’t as bad as you made it out to be. 
 
Think about how good you feel if had endured a hard battle, think about how proud you would feel if you outlasted your boss, your client, or your role.  Right when you are about to quit, realize that many times, that glory is one more step away.  Remember that it is always the darkest before the dawn!  

Ken
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