Three months into new leadership roles, Lyndsey (leading remotely on 7-hour time difference) and Briony (international move + new transformation role) do a raw check-in on the 4 habits they committed to from day one.

Lyndsey's Reality:

Transparency – Sends regular updates. Gets zero response. Feels vulnerable sending into silence. Learning: explicitly ask for feedback.

Psychological Safety – Prioritized over quick wins. Meetings are silent. No one admits it doesn't exist. Intentionally asks "why" to understand resistance.

Ruthless Boundaries – Books 10-minute meetings (not 30). Replies "That can be an email" to meeting requests. Proving remote work IS more effective.

Energy Management – Saves energizing tasks for hour before UK comes online. Leaves thinking "achieved loads + had thinking time."

Briony's Reality:

Being Authentic – Mission accomplished—people know who she is. Week 3 wobble (retreated, stopped speaking up), but picked back up. Way more vulnerable than expected.

Daily Reflection – Used AI for 100 reflection questions, picks 2 daily. Does it 4/5 days. Helps adapt to THIS team, not assume from old team.

Protecting Resilience – Last months = most challenging of life. International move, kids struggling, house moves, proving herself as unknown. Maintained exercise/boundaries. Eating more sugar, sleep worse. Letting herself binge-watch TV. It's a season.

One-to-Ones – Too hectic for formal slots. Adapted: calls people about tasks, adds "What else have you got?" Mini one-to-ones work. Don't let perfect be enemy of good.

Key Lessons:

✅ Habits ebb and flow
✅ Being yourself is vulnerable
✅ Adapt when not working
✅ Take control yourself
✅ Consistency > perfection

Challenge: What 2 habits will you start THIS WEEK for mid-November through Christmas?

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