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Top 5 of 2025

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

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1. Top 5 of 2025

As 2025 winds down, I looked at the data (as I love to do!).

Below are the top 5 most-read newsletters of the year —

  1. ​Visualize Your Strategy​
  2. ​Lawyer to Leader​
  3. ​Lawyer to Leader - Part 2​
  4. ​Everyone's a Data Company​
  5. ​4 Strategies to Boost Cash Flow​

My hope is that the content is clear, concise, and helpful to grow your business.

I'm signing off to rest & rejuvenate.

May you find rest and peace this holiday season as well.

2. Harvard Authors’ Bookshelf — 2025 Holiday Reading List

​​Celebrating launch + 12 weeks! ​​

A huge thank you for your support over the last 18 weeks!

From the 6 week count down...

To the 12 week lead up to the holidays...

I appreciate the encouragement many of you have shared along the way.

If you're still looking for gifts, here are 3 Holiday Gift Book Ideas —

  • Stocking stuffer for your loved one with an entrepreneurial dream.
  • Practical gift for your holiday party.
  • Leadership team holiday read to think more like entrepreneurs.

3. Ways to Work Together in 2026

Here are a few ways we can partner in the New Year.

  • 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.

Happy Holidays,

Susan

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