Summer Sabbatical


What's Inside...


1. The Strategy of Rest

As we wind down the first 6 months of the year, the 3 newsletters below saw the most engagement.

I write this as my family and I pack boxes for an upcoming transition.

So, I'm taking a summer sabbatical to

  1. Move
  2. Enjoy the warm days of summer
  3. And rest

Over the years, I've learned that there will always be a new target to chase.

"The next big thing."

I've seen seasons of growth, seasons of steady, seasons of dips, and seasons of change.

And I've found it helpful to build in the strategy of rest to rejuvenate, refuel, and refresh.

  • Rest opened my eyes to the idea of writing a book.
  • Rest helped me form a new business partnership.
  • Rest helps me remember why I started a business in the first place.

Rest is a strategy.

How can you build in rhythms of rest to strengthen your firm?


2. Schedule Your Fall Retreat

End 2026 strong and position for 2027 and beyond.

As we approach summer, I'm shaping offsites for the fall.

Schedule a call to discuss your team’s fall leadership retreat now.

Here’s a sampling of topics we can cover:

  • Define/refine Vision, Mission, & Values
  • Develop 3-year strategy
  • Create clear 1-year & 90-day plan
  • Clarify roles & responsibilities
  • Improve cross-team communication
  • Streamline processes to save time & money

Make time to work ON, not just IN, your business.

It’s key to driving revenue, engagement, & impact.

​Schedule a call for help with your company’s fall leadership retreat.


3. Working Together

Here are a few ways we can partner -

  • Leadership Offsite: Define your growth strategy & priorities, clarify your go-to market plan, & improve your team's communication. (Learn More)
  • ​Fractional Executive: Embed strategic advisory services within your C-Suite as part of your leadership team. (Learn More)
  • Strategy with Susan: 45 mins to "pick my brain,” brainstorm go-to-market strategy, & chat about business-related questions. (Schedule)
  • Big Business to Small Business: Explore 10 Strategies to grow your company and find work you love. (Order Here)

As always, thanks for reading.

To your strategic success,

Susan


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