As we begin another year, the familiar conversations around resolutions often dominate our discussions. For many, resolutions offer a chance to declare ambitions for personal growth, professional achievements or lifestyle changes. Yet research shows that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by February. Why? Resolutions often focus on specific outcomes rather than the guiding intentions that shape sustainable success.
At On To The Next One Consulting, we believe in the transformative power of intentions. This approach is embedded in the heart of the Strategic Visioning Experience™, where senior leaders learn to develop comprehensive, mission-driven strategic plans centered on purpose and clarity.
Moving from Resolutions to Intentions
Intentions differ from resolutions in that they provide direction rather than a destination. They act as a compass—helping leaders make decisions aligned with their core values and long-term vision. When setting intentions, we ask questions such as:
What impact do you want to have on the team, organization, and community?
How will your leadership illuminate the way for others?
What principles will anchor your actions in times of uncertainty?
Inspired by a recent social media post from one of my mentors, Kiahna W. Davis, CEO of MYB Accounting and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Central Regional Director, about sharing her word for 2025–I decided to share mine. I have chosen Illuminate as my guiding word for 2025. My mantra? Lead boldly and light the way.
These themes capture the essence of my mission and the vital services provided by On To The Next One Consulting, dedicated to empowering leaders to:
Gain clarity by confronting fears and doubts that hinder progress.
Lead with confidence and courage, knowing they are called to make a difference.
Illuminate paths for others by creating inclusive, strategic plans that drive meaningful change.
Applying Intentionality to Strategic Visioning
Strategic planning without intention is like navigating without a map—you might reach a destination, but is it the right one? The Strategic Visioning Experience™ emphasizes clarity and purpose, transforming leaders’ aspirations into actionable strategies. Key steps include:
Defining a Guiding Word or Mantra: Choose a word encapsulating your vision and values for the year. Let it guide every decision and interaction.
Creating a Strategic Roadmap: Use your intention to design measurable objectives that align with your organization's mission.
Engaging and Equipping the Team – Illuminate the way for others by fostering collaboration and embedding innovation, inclusion and belonging in your strategic priorities.
A Call to Action
Leadership is an ongoing journey shaped by clarity, courage and intention.
What will define your path in 2025?
I invite you to reflect on your guiding word or mantra for the year and consider how it will influence your leadership.
Share your theme for 2025 in the comments or on social media. Let’s inspire a community of bold, intentional leaders who illuminate the way forward!
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