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Great insights James O'Dowd. We couldn’t agree more that in future the “operational experience” will play a big role in consultancy. A necessity! Something, we as a very small business believe is the future forward for clients success.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 2025? 🎆 Let us know in the poll below!

This week, in the shared office space, we saw one of those classic New Year energy moments in action. A team lead came in with that look - fresh notebook, fresh coffee, and a whole lot of “this year, I’m doing things differently” energy. You know the vibe. By 9:15 AM, the team was already in deep discussion about goals, priorities, and - of course - resolutions. But here’s where it got interesting. Instead of the usual "hit X targets" and "achieve Y growth," this leader flipped the script. She asked the team, “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫?” Cue the awkward pause. A couple of side glances. One person nervously joked, “Does quitting count?” (we’ve all been there). But then, one by one, people shared: •  “I’m actually going to log off on time.” •  “I’m blocking my calendar for deep work - no more back-to-back meetings.” •  “I’ll start saying 'no' to things that drain my energy.” By 9:45 AM, it was clear: this wasn’t just a “what’s your goal” exercise - it was a reminder that well-being is the goal. Here’s the twist: They didn’t just talk about it. They wrote it down, stuck it on the wall, and made it visible for everyone to see. No perfection required - just progress. Because, let’s be honest - January hype fades, and deadlines don’t. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐐1. So, here’s our thought for January: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫? Write it down. Stick it up. And maybe even tell your team. #InsideLeadership #WellbeingAtWork #NewYearGoals #LeadershipLife #amaconlead

As we close the chapter on this incredible year, we just want to say a heartfelt thank you to YOU, our amazing community. 🧡 Looking back, we feel so proud of everything we’ve achieved together: from the inspiring conversations at our LeadHERship event, to diving deep into leadership strategies during the Let’s Talk About...Leadership Leverage webinar, and connecting in person at the SHELEADS+ Global Foundation+ event. Each moment was made unforgettable because of your energy and support. But the journey doesn’t stop here—big things are coming! 🚀 We can’t wait to step into the new year with fresh ideas, exciting events, and more opportunities to grow together. Here’s to everything we’ll accomplish in 2025! ✨ Stay tuned, and let’s make it unforgettable. #AMACONLead #LeadershipCommunity #Gratitude #BigThingsComing #LeadHERship #SHELEADS+

Looking back at the story of this incredible woman 🧡

This season we reflect, celebrate, and look ahead! 🎄✨ At AMACON Lead, we’re wrapping up an incredible year of growth, innovation, and teamwork. We’re grateful for the connections we’ve built and the inspiring leaders we’ve had the privilege to work with. Here's to a holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and a dash of leadership magic. 🎁 Cheers to making 2025 even brighter, together! Merry Christmas from all of us at AMACON Lead! ❤️

Is AI the end of traditional leadership? Not quite. 👉 AI has proven its value in tasks like data analysis, automating repetitive jobs, and boosting efficiency, which frees up leaders to focus on the bigger picture. But when it comes to leadership, there are qualities AI just can’t replicate. Emotional intelligence, for example, lets leaders pick up on subtle cues—like the unspoken tension in a room or when someone’s holding something back... These are things AI doesn’t “feel.” It’s the ability to navigate tricky interpersonal situations and make ethical decisions in times of crisis that really sets human leadership apart. 👉 Consider AI in HR. It can help analyze resumes or performance reviews, but it can also unintentionally perpetuate biases. For instance, Amazon’s recruitment tool, trained on past data, started favoring male candidates for technical roles over women—an issue that shows how AI can sometimes reinforce outdated prejudices. In response, companies like Google and HSBC have begun using strategies like blind recruitment, ensuring AI focuses on a candidate’s skills, not their demographics. AI isn’t here to replace us! It’s a tool, and knowing when to use it—and when to rely on human intuition—is key. So, how do you strike that balance? Use AI for things like analyzing trends or streamlining processes, so you have more time for the critical decisions where human judgment is irreplaceable. The best leaders know that it’s not about replacing one with the other, but about creating a balance where both technology and human intuition work together. What is your opinion about AI? Does it threaten you, or are you excited about the possibilities it will bring? Let us know in the comments!

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