Jann’s Jottings - November 2025

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Jotting (defn): short details of significant events, behaviours and conversations about wellbeing, growth and education/career.

Wellbeing Jot: Luxury

I read this quote recently which resonated with me, and I know it will with you:

Modern luxury is the ability to:

Think clearly
Sleep deeply
Move slowly
Live quietly in a world designed to prevent all four (Justin Welsh, Solopreneur)

Ponder this: How are you organising your daily schedule to include presence, quietness, acceptance and clarity for your own wellbeing?

Growth Jot: A Habit Worth Building

We feel we matter, are valued and accepted when we feel truly seen and heard. Next time you have the opportunity to give feedback or thank someone in your world, be specific about the impact they had on you.

For example: Instead of ‘Thanks for everything” Try “The way you led the meeting taught me the value of clear communication” or “Your generosity is inspiring” or “Your thoughtful organization ensured the event was enjoyed by all, thank you.”

Specific recognition is remembered and builds confidence. Generic praise is cheap, easily discarded and forgotten.

Cultivating a habit of thoughtful recognition costs nothing and goes a long way to building confident team members who feel a deep sense of belonging.

Ponder this: What skills can you highlight in your feedback to team members that will grow their confidence and belonging?

Career Jot: Time to Lead (not manage)

Time is our most precious commodity. We all only have 24 hours in a day, no matter the position we hold.

Genghis Kahn, the one who created one of history’s most extraordinary empires, once said, “Conquering the world on horseback was easy; the hard part was when I had to dismount and govern.”

Managing time, with all its competing priorities, is essential as a leader. You need time to think, read, discuss and debate to enable your vision to come to life. Yes, it is nice, important even, to attend events, but allocate and stick to an appropriate time. Time not focused on delivering your annual improvement plan reduces your capacity to achieve your goals.

Try this:

Put your focused time in your calendar first and hold it sacred.
Put your personal time in your calendar – you cannot give out of an empty well. This time replenishes mind and spirit.
Enlist the help of your team to enable focused team time.

When I worked out when my most productive times of the day were and arranged my calendar to take advantage of those times, my focus led to progress and my team flourished. Don’t let events drive your agenda!