Action Plans, Templates and Exercises

• List all open tasks and conversations.
   
• Label each: Complete Today, Schedule, or Delegate.
   
• Send any needed follow-up communication so your staff isn’t left guessing.

• Identify three staff members who made a quiet, meaningful impact.
   
• Write (not an email or text) them a specific note of gratitude.
   
• Highlight effort, character, and impact.

Ask two questions:

• What worked this season?
   
• What didn’t?
  - Choose one improvement to carry forward, not five.

• Write a 1–2 sentence mission for the new season.
   
• Share it in your first meeting or huddle and explain the why behind the mission.

Establish 2–3 consistent leadership habits such as:

• Monday morning alignment meeting with your leadership team
   
• Weekly walkthrough focus: is the mission being carried out
   
• Daily visibility time with staff: Be visible and present

• Protect the first hour of your day: Win the first hour of the day.
   
• Review and Establish Priorities.
   
• Prepare your mindset.
   
• Avoid reactive work.