Becoming more engaged with yourself, your team and your community.
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.Cleaning up and starting the year fresh goes far beyond financials. You can’t pour from an empty cup, as they say, so it’s important to take time to set a foundation for positive habits going forward.
Recently, I sent an email to our remarkable client, Rachel Gooen and I quickly got an out-of-office notification in response. She is a role model for healthy growth, so she was taking some time away to focus on ways to serve her clients better. Her email ended poignantly: “The question I leave you with is......what can you do in 2023 to be more engaged with yourself, your team, and your community?”
Great question, Rachel! Here is what we came up with:
SELF
Take time for things you love. Maybe it’s a new hobby, or picking back up with an old one you set aside. Read, write, spend time outdoors, nurture your friendships. Make it a priority to try something new. Stop saying “oh! I’ve always wanted to try that” and actually make it happen.
TEAM
Get to know your team and find out what drives them. What are their goals–not just professional goals, but personal ones. What can you do to help support their growth and make them feel valued?
COMMUNITY
Get involved with a cause you care about. Become a mentor. Develop a network of inspiring people and lean on each other for support and resources. Give local, shop local and attend local festivals and events. Give blood, donate to the local food bank. Check on your neighbors physical and mental well being.
Rachel has an amazing course called “The Engaged Leader". Learn how to succeed as an engaged leader and make your work more fulfilling. Join other people in leadership positions and dedicate time to your own professional development. Follow the link below to sign up today! As a bonus, Rachel has generously offered a 10% discount to Missoula Bookkeeper clients! https://www.rachelgooen.com/engaged-leaders
What are YOU doing to be more engaged this year? Let us know in the comments!
