Ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers?

It’s the beginning of 2025, and as I reflect on how I’ve spent the last year, I’ve realized just how much of my time wasn’t serving my goals. This clarity has led me to a new mantra: “If it’s not making me healthier, wealthier, happier, or more focused, it’s not worth my time.”

I’m committing to making every second count this year—and I want to invite you to join me. Together, let’s make intentional living a priority in our personal lives and as leaders in our workplaces. Because the truth is, how we spend our days shapes the legacy we leave behind.

Why Intentional Living Matters

The New Year is the perfect time to recalibrate. Too often, we get swept up in the busyness of life—meetings, emails, last-minute crises—without ever stepping back to ask, “Is this actually moving me closer to my goals?”

Intentional living is about taking control of your time and making choices that align with your purpose. It’s about saying no to the noise and yes to what truly matters.

In leadership, the stakes are even higher. Leaders who lack intentionality can end up leading their teams into the same chaos they’re stuck in. On the other hand, intentional leaders inspire focus, collaboration, and innovation—qualities that drive long-term success.

Tip #1: Perform a “Time Audit”

Take a hard look at how you spend your days. For one week, track everything—every meeting, email, and task. Once you have the data, categorize activities as either:

1. Aligning with your goals.

2. Distracting you from them.

Ask yourself: What can I delegate, eliminate, or automate? For leaders, this might mean empowering team members to take ownership of smaller tasks so you can focus on strategy and development.

“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”
– William Penn

Tip #2: Define What Matters Most

What are the four or five things that make you feel alive, accomplished, and fulfilled? My list includes health, meaningful relationships, financial growth, personal happiness, and focus.

As leaders, we must extend this clarity to our teams. Define your organization’s key priorities for the year and communicate them clearly. If a project or task doesn’t align with these priorities, it may not be worth pursuing.

Tip #3: Make Room for Growth

One of the best ways to spend your time intentionally is by investing in personal and professional growth. As leaders, we have a responsibility not only to grow ourselves but also to empower our teams to grow.

This year, consider leadership development programs like ID360’s “Level Up Leadership” or “Leadership Leap.” These programs provide actionable tools to help leaders and teams thrive, whether it’s through improved collaboration, better communication, or stronger decision-making.

Intentional Leadership: The Ripple Effect

Your time isn’t just about you. As a leader, your choices set the tone for your entire organization. When you prioritize what truly matters, your team will, too.

Imagine this:

• Leaders who block time for strategy rather than constant firefighting.

• Teams who feel aligned and motivated because their work has purpose.

• A culture that prioritizes results over busywork.

This ripple effect of intentional leadership isn’t just good for morale—it’s good for business.

Tip #4: Start Small, But Start Today

Intentionality doesn’t happen overnight. But small, consistent actions can lead to big results.

• Start each day by identifying your top three priorities.

• Schedule 30 minutes of “focus time” daily, where distractions are off-limits.

• Reevaluate your commitments regularly—are they still serving your goals?

A Fresh Start for 2025

As we enter 2025, I’m committing to living—and leading—with greater intention. I’ve wasted too much time on distractions that didn’t serve me, my team, or my vision. But not anymore.

If you’re feeling the same way, let’s take this journey together. Let’s make this the year we stop asking, “Where does all the time go?” and start saying, “I’m proud of how I spent my time today.”

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a leader ready to prioritize intentionality and take your team to the next level, ID360 is here to help.

Let’s create a customized roadmap to equip you and your leaders with the tools to thrive. Together, we’ll build stronger teams, foster better collaboration, and achieve greater results.

Contact us today to start designing your personalized leadership development strategy.

Let’s make every second of 2025 count—for you, your team, and your future.