Martijn Lancee’s Post

Day 1/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life." This saying encapsulates a powerful life lesson about the importance of making difficult decisions and embracing challenges to achieve a better quality of life. It serves as a reminder that the effort we put into overcoming obstacles today can lead to ease and success in the future. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. Rajan Patel and I are part of the Business Development team at LinkedIn. If you work at LinkedIn and are interested in joining our Movember team, please send me a direct message. PPs. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December.

Day 20/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "Be the emotional filter for the world around you. Respond, don't react." The distinction between responding and reacting is a crucial leadership insight because it underscores the value of thoughtful, intentional action over impulsive behavior. Leaders who prioritize responses cultivate trust, foster a positive culture, and make decisions aligned with their broader vision. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December. PPs. Photo context: 2019, the first of many selfies with our LinkedIn logo :)

Day 28/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "If you're not at the table, you're on the menu." If you're not part of the decision-making process, decisions may be made about you, not with you. Leaders must actively engage in conversations and decision-making forums to represent their interests and those of their team or organization. If absent, they risk losing influence over outcomes that directly affect them. Leadership involves being a voice for your team, ensuring their needs and concerns are heard. Being "on the menu" implies others are deciding your fate without your input, potentially to your disadvantage. Participating "at the table" fosters accountability and influence over strategic directions. It emphasizes the necessity of proactively earning and maintaining a seat at key discussions to drive results and protect interests. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December. PPs. Photo context: My rascals at the Stafford Lake bike park this morning.

Day 17/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "Perpetual dissatisfaction is a feature, not a bug". This implies that constant restlessness or a desire for improvement can be a purposeful and beneficial trait, rather than a flaw. In certain contexts, such as innovation, leadership, or personal development, perpetual dissatisfaction drives progress, creativity, and excellence. It reflects a mindset that consistently seeks better solutions, higher achievements, or greater impact, especially when channeled and communicated effectively to act as a multiplier for teams. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December. PPs. Photo context: One of many ski adventures with my brother Zubin Bhettay. Thanks for sharing this leadership insight with us!

Day 7/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "Pause to reflect, not to delay—clarity in action comes from clarity of mind." This insight emphasizes the importance of intentional pauses for reflection, not as a way to stall decisions, but as a way to gain clarity and make better, more thoughtful choices. Pausing to reflect allows leaders to process information, evaluate their approach, and ensure their actions align with their goals and values. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December. PPs. Photo context: During my commute to our LinkedIn SF office this morning, I noticed someone gazing at the Golden Gate Bridge, illuminated by the sunrise. I decided to hit the brakes and pause for a moment to soak it in, realizing that I’ve lived in SF for a decade and still deeply enjoy the beauty of this unique city. What podcast do you listen to during your commute?

Day 2/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "I might be wrong, but I am not confused." This saying encapsulates a leadership philosophy that values decisive action grounded in clear reasoning, coupled with the humility to recognize and correct mistakes. It promotes a culture of confidence, openness, and continuous improvement, which can lead to greater innovation and success within an organization. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December. PPs. Is this image AI generated? If yes, why?

Day 3/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "Trust is consistency over time." This definition of trust encapsulates a leadership philosophy that trust is built through repeated, reliable actions over an extended period. It suggests that trust isn’t established through a single event but rather through a series of behaviors that consistently demonstrate dependability, honesty, and reliability. This phrase highlights that trust is earned through ongoing patterns of behavior and sustained effort, showing that a person or entity can be relied upon in various circumstances. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December.

Day 8/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "You either win or you learn". This concept suggests that every experience, whether it ends in success or failure, provides value. If you achieve your goals, you gain a "win," and if you fall short, the experience becomes a learning opportunity. This perspective fosters resilience and a growth mindset, encouraging leaders and teams to view setbacks not as defeats but as valuable lessons that can lead to future success. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December. PPs. Photo context: Our amazing BD team came together this week for an offsite, where we celebrated our wins just as much as our learnings.

Day 30/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro As Movember comes to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who supported this journey over the past 30 days. Whether you donated, engaged with the leadership insights, or simply followed along, your encouragement made all the difference. This month, I set out to share one leadership insight per day—not just to raise awareness and funds for men’s health but also to spark meaningful conversations and reflections. Your likes, comments, and shares turned this effort into something much bigger than I imagined. Together, we amplified the importance of mental health, physical well-being, and leadership growth. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve made an impact not just through dollars raised but through shared wisdom and connection. This experience has reinforced one of my favorite lessons in leadership: community matters. And this community has been nothing short of inspiring. To everyone who donated: thank you for putting your resources toward a cause that changes lives. To those who engaged with the content: thank you for bringing these ideas to life with your perspectives. Let’s keep the momentum going—whether it’s through leadership insights, supporting important causes, or just being there for each other. DM me if I can help you with anything! Here’s to growth, gratitude, and the power of coming together. Until next time, thank you all for being part of this journey. Ps. My favorite comment from someone who donated: "Can you please take my money to buy a trimmer and remove the furry animal from your upper lip?" PPs. I'll share the 100-mile bicycle ride here in December to honor our deal. -- Throughout Movember, I shared leadership insights with the LinkedIn community. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. Photo context: My youngest rascal rocking his own 'stache, alongside mine--which helped raise over $2K in donations for Movember.

Day 14/30 #Movember - Grow a mo, save a bro Today's leadership insight = "Success is built on the foundation of consistent, hard work—talent might open doors, but dedication keeps them open." This insight emphasizes that while skill and talent are valuable, it's the relentless commitment to putting in effort every day that sustains and drives long-term success. In leadership, showing that hard work matters inspires teams to persevere, overcome challenges, and continuously strive for excellence. -- Throughout Movember, I will share a leadership insight with the LinkedIn community each day. If you find value in these insights, please consider donating to my Movember campaign: https://lnkd.in/gmxrqdGm To learn more about how Movember drives impact for men's mental and physical health, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dWQu-NMW Thank you. Ps. If I receive at least 100 donations, I'll commit to a 100-mile bicycle ride in December. PPs. Photo context: My brother Dennis Rens & I learned how to work hard in the high-end catering industry, working 20+ hour days for four consecutive days, providing service in VIP lounges at Formula 1 races around the world. Even though I primarily work at a desk today, my work ethic comes from my experience in hospitality.