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5 Ways to Reset Your Life and Leadership When You’re Feeling Stuck

Have you ever felt stuck?

Not the dramatic kind of stuck. The quiet kind. The kind where life looks fine on the outside, but inside there’s a whisper telling you that you’ve been traveling the same well-worn ruts a little too long.

I know that feeling well, because I’m living it right now.

Every August for the last 20 years, I’ve set aside time for what I call a Vision Month. In truth, it’s a reset around my personal life intentions and my leadership. Some years it feels like a simple tune-up. A few tweaks here, a small adjustment there.

This year has felt different. I’ve had a silent sense of being stuck, and I tried to ignore it. But the silence grew into a consistent echo, and I’ve learned that when the echo gets that loud, it’s time to truly reset.

So I’m going to share the real steps I’m taking this month. My hope is that my honesty sparks something fresh in you, because if you’re feeling even a hint of that same restlessness, this reset is for you too.

A Final Word About Resets

Don’t obsess over outcomes. Just get started. Don’t be afraid to fail. Failure is part of the journey. Don’t settle for good enough. Aim for the best version of you.

If this stirred something in you, please share it with a friend, colleague, or coworker who could use the encouragement. We all get stuck sometimes. The leaders among us are simply the ones who reset.

Here’s to your reset,

Steve

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Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a premier leadership development company based in Scottsdale. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered over 2,500 impactful presentations to renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Spotify, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

A published author and thought leader on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve lives near Scottsdale with his wife, Julie. Together, they cherish time spent with their three adult children and six grandchildren.

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    About Steve Gutzler

    Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a premier leadership development company based in Scottsdale. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered over 2,500 impactful presentations to renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Spotify, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

    A published author and thought leader on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve lives near Scottsdale with his wife, Julie. Together, they cherish time spent with their three adult children and six grandchildren.

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