Welcome back, Conscious Leaders!

Welcome to our monthly newsletter, “For the Love of Leadership,” where we share practical tools to support you on your leadership journey.

On Today's Menu:

• 🎉 Embrace intentions, not resolutions

• 📚 Fresh blog bites: leadership style decoded, the key to powered-up partnership, and leading in times of chaos.

• 🧠 Brain Food: Sharon’s top reads and listens for the month

• 🌅 What’s on the Horizon?

• 🗓Now booking new clients for 2025!

But First, A Note From Our Founder.

The new year often comes with the pressure to make sweeping resolutions. 

But here’s the thing: meaningful growth doesn’t come from lofty declarations—it comes from clear intentions grounded in supportive ecosystems.

This year, I’m experimenting with intentionality. I’ve set an intention for my year and I set an intention for my day every morning when I wake up: How do I want to feel? What future am I building toward? What impact do I want to have? And what actions do I need to take today to make that happen?

Rather than making decisions based on how I presently feel, or what I should be doing, I set a clear direction for myself and constantly align my decisions and actions with that intention.

So this year, I encourage you to craft a clear vision for your life, your team, the impact of your work, and the future you want to see, and then make decisions and take actions that align with that vision at every opportunity.

Embrace the power of intention and watch where it leads you—the results might just surpass any resolution you’d have forced yourself into. After all, who we become tomorrow is shaped by the visions we hold today.

To a better tomorrow,

Sharon & The Center for Conscious Leadership Team

Alright, Change-Makers, Let's Get to the Juicy Stuff

Hot Off the Digital Press.

Wise Leaders, Wise Decisions: What Your Development Stage Reveals About Your Leadership Style

How do you know if you’re a wise leader? How do you know if your leadership is still evolving? Understanding the five stages of adult development can provide critical insights into your leadership style, decision-making capabilities, and conflict resolution effectiveness. Dive into each developmental stage, and get practical advice on how you can recognize where you stand and what steps you can take to enhance your leadership journey. Read more

Rowing in the Same Direction: Why Values-Aligned Partnerships Drive Success

Are your partnerships helping you get where you want to go? Value-aligned partners ensure that everyone is rowing in the same direction, harmonizing efforts and preventing unintentional sabotage. Discover how alignment can simplify processes and enhance success. Uncover the essential strategies for creating an environment where shared values propel your team towards common goals and collective progress. Read more

The Role of Leadership in Unpredictable Times

Does navigating uncertainty leave you feeling stressed? You’re not alone. And your team is feeling it, too. The current global climate is volatile and complex–and is likely to get moreso. Effective leadership can transform potential stress into a powerful catalyst for growth. Our latest guide provides strategies for leading in unpredictable times, offering strategies to remain resilient, proactive, and focused. Discover practical approaches to impactful leadership in the midst of chaos. Read more

On Sharon’s Nightstand

Life isn’t simply about being ever more productive until you die. Deepen your commitment to living on purpose. Here’s Sharon’s top book rec of the month:

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

“I want my days to feel worthwhile—not just by clearing my inbox or ticking off my to-do list, but by feeling like my time is being genuinely used well. Burkeman challenges us to reconsider what it means to use our lives well. Is a life well-used really about a squeaky clean inbox and an empty to-do list?” – Sharon

Have you Read Four Thousand Weeks? Join the conversation here.

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In Sharon’s Earbuds

What does it take to stay open and inclusive toward those you vehemently disagree with? Here’s Sharon’s top podcast pick of the month:

How to Make Love: E108: What’s Love Got To Do With It? (Inauguration Response) by Laura Brewer

In the episode “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” podcast host laura brewer provides practical wisdom for what to do now . It’s a powerful, practice-forward guide to staying open-hearted, gracious, and engaged—even in the face of deep division.

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On the Horizon.

Coming soon: Trauma-Informed Coaching Certificate

• Trauma-informed coaching is one of our most sought-after services—and for good reason. Many of us carry unresolved trauma, and workplaces often exacerbate it. We need more trauma-informed coaches. That’s why we’re launching this certificate program to equip coaches with tools to create safe, empowering spaces, foster resilience, and support healing. Want to be notified when it goes live? Submit An Interest Form.

Conscious Leadership Research

• Want to be featured in a groundbreaking white paper on The State of Conscious Leadership? It’s not too late! We are calling on industry leaders, innovators, and thinkers like you to contribute insights and expertise. Interested in participating? Want to nominate your favorite conscious leader? Join the Conversation!

We’re Now Booking Clients for 2025!

Are you ready to make bold moves this year? Whether you’re looking to grow your leadership pipeline, develop your team, or navigate change, we’re here to help. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

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Stay bold and brave,