Your Mid-Year Leadership Comeback Starts Here
(How to Rescue Your Year in 90 Days)
“Keep your mind off of what you don’t want by keeping it on the things you do want.”
— W. Clement Stone
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar:
Those big January goals? Now gathering digital dust.
Your “priority list” looks more like a wish list.
You’ve been running hard, but not necessarily forward.
Here’s the truth no one tells you in July:
The next 90 days are your golden window—long enough to transform, short enough to focus.
While most leaders are stuck in the “year’s half over” slump, you’re about to learn how focused leaders reboot their momentum.
The Mid-Year Focus Framework
STEP 1: The Great Crossing-Out
- Take your original 2025 goals
- Cross out 2 things that no longer matter (be ruthless)
- Circle the 1 that makes everything else easier
STEP 2: The 90-Day Sprint
Now grab that index card. Write:
- Business: Your circled priority + 1 new leverage point
- Family: 1 connection ritual to protect (e.g., “Friday pizza nights”)
- Health: 1 non-negotiable energy habit (mine: 4am workouts)
Your Move
July isn’t the end of your year – it’s your relaunch pad.
The most focused leaders don’t wait for January. They build momentum when others lose it.
Your 90-day sprint starts today.
Here’s to winning the year!
–Steve
If this resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you:
- Think of one word that describes your top focus for Q3 (e.g., “Clarity” | “Momentum” | “Energy”)
- Forward this to one leader who needs a mid-year reset
- Need help prioritizing? Hit reply—I read every email and would love to cheer you on
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About the Author
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.
