The 25th Hour, LLC

Just like sorting through a junk drawer, businesses often find themselves holding onto outdated processes that no longer serve them. That project management system you patched together two years ago? Those communication protocols designed for a much smaller team? Your business has grown but have your operations kept up? A clear, streamlined system makes everything run more smoothly. When you let go of what’s no longer working and refine the way your business operates, you create space for efficiency and growth. Is it time to shake off the dust and give your operations a proper spring cleaning?

As I reflect on another trip around the sun, I think about how birthdays and business operations share a surprising connection. Just as birthdays mark our personal growth and milestones, strategic mapping helps businesses track their evolution and progress. Each year brings new lessons, challenges, and growth opportunities. And like the best birthday celebrations, the most effective business systems are thoughtfully planned yet leave room for joy and spontaneity. At The 25th Hour, we celebrate progress, no matter how small. Whether streamlining a workflow or implementing a new system, each step forward deserves recognition. As I prepare for my annual birthday lunch with my birthday buddy, I'm reminded how special it is to celebrate life's big and small moments. Meghan and I met years ago while I was working at The Arc, and ever since, we’ve marked our shared birthday together. Fun fact: she’s got me beat by a year! This isn’t a milestone birthday for either of us, but every year feels like a gift. And just as I cherish these traditions, I love helping businesses create their own moments worth celebrating. Ready to give your business operations something to celebrate? Schedule your no commitment connection call. #BusinessGrowth #OperationalExcellence #The25thHour

Your brain isn't a browser with multiple tabs open. Yet in business, we often pride ourselves on "multitasking" - jumping between emails, projects, and decisions all day long. But each time you switch tasks, you lose momentum. That quick email check during a project? It costs you up to 23 minutes to fully refocus. Those interruptions you handle immediately? They're silently eating away at your productivity. At The 25th Hour, we help businesses build systems that protect focused work. What would change in your business if you closed a few tabs and focused on one thing at a time? Ready to build systems that support real productivity? Contact me to transform your scattered day into focused success. #ProductivitySystems #OperationalEfficiency #BusinessOperations #The25thHour

My son just landed his first technical role in his middle school's production of The Wizard of Oz. He's running a spotlight. With limited rehearsal time and a technical script to follow, he'll need to master quick learning and hyper-focus to nail those lighting cues. (That green filter for the Wicked Witch won't operate itself!) Sometimes the most growth happens when we're thrown into new responsibilities with a short learning curve. Whether it's a spotlight or a new business system, success comes down to focused attention on the task at hand, following technical processes precisely, learning and adapting quickly, and seeing opportunities for future growth. In both theater and business, the show must go on. Ready to put your business operations in the spotlight? Book a Quick Win Hour with me, and let's create systems that turn pressure into performance. Your standing ovation awaits. #BusinessOperations #SystemsAndProcesses #The25thHour

Time. We all have the same 525,600 minutes in a year, but how we experience them makes all the difference. Our family loves the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel, and I love to make connections between children's books and business. So, in business, are you Frog or Toad? Let me explain: Some of us are like Toad - constantly watching the clock, stressed about calendars, and anxious about timing. We struggle when things don't go according to schedule and feel lost without our carefully planned timelines. Others are like Frog - finding joy in each minute, moving with the natural flow of business seasons, and staying present in the moment while still making progress. At The 25th Hour, we help leaders find their sweet spot between these two approaches. Through strategic mapping, we create systems that provide structure without sacrificing flexibility. Because true operational excellence is about finding your natural rhythm in business. Which character resonates more with your approach to time? Are you a Frog, a Toad, or somewhere in between? #TimeManagement #BusinessGrowth #OperationalExcellence #The25thHour #FrogandToad

Every business has its own language. At The 25th Hour, we talk about SOPs, strategic mapping, and the Say/Do ratio. But here's a lesson I learned from my daughter about operational communication: She puts our non-perishable food in the "pine tree" (pantry), uses a "shredder" (peeler) for her carrots, and has her own unique way of describing everyday tasks. While our family loves and understands her interpretations of these words, it reminds me of a crucial business principle: clear communication is essential for smooth operations. When onboarding new team members or working with clients, we can't assume everyone speaks our "business dialect." Just as I take time to understand my daughter's terminology, we must ensure our operational language is clear, accessible, and well-defined. Because when everyone truly understands the "pine tree" and the "shredder" in your business, operations flow seamlessly. Ready to transform your business terminology into clear, actionable systems? Book a Quick Win Hour, and let's create documentation that speaks your team's language. #BusinessOperations #ClearCommunication #SystemsAndProcesses #The25thHour

As a business strategist, some of my proudest moments come from watching my daughter embrace entrepreneurship through Girl Scout cookie sales - the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. While I could easily manage her sales through my network (sound familiar, business owners?), something magical happened when she took ownership. She brought her order form to school, independently approached teachers, staff, and friends, and came home daily with orders and payments. From the school principal to the security officer, she's building relationships and closing sales. This experience reminds me of an important business lesson: sometimes, we need to let go of control and trust the process. Just as I'm watching my daughter develop confidence through independent sales, business owners need to trust their teams and systems to operate without constant oversight. Are you ready to release the reins and build systems that actually work? Book a Quick Win Hour with me, and let's discuss how to create processes that run smoothly - even when you're not watching.

An idea remains just that until it's assigned to someone with a deadline, transforming it into a reality. However, simply assigning a deadline doesn't guarantee success. At The 25th Hour, we see brilliant ideas fall flat not because of the deadline but because of the missing pieces between concept and completion. True project success requires clear ownership, realistic timelines, and most importantly, a strategic roadmap to guide the way. When you pair your deadline with proper planning, ideas truly come to life. What's your experience with turning ideas into action? Let me know in the comments. #IdeasToAction #ProjectManagement #StrategicPlanning #The25thHour

Kindness in business isn't measured in grand gestures. It lives in the small moments, such as taking an extra minute to truly listen, wishing someone a happy birthday, or following up on a client's personal milestone. At The 25th Hour, these moments shape everything we do. When I ask, "How are you?" I genuinely want to know the answer. When I make a promise, I keep it. Service isn't just what we do - it's who we are. True kindness means bringing curiosity to every conversation and a wholehearted presence to every interaction. It means understanding someone's unique challenges before offering solutions. These small acts create ripples that extend far beyond our immediate circle. On this National Kindness Day, I'm curious: What small acts of kindness do you incorporate into your business operations? #NationalKindnessDay #BusinessWithHeart #ServiceFirst #The25thHour

?? This Valentine's Day, let's talk about a different kind of relationship- The one between you and your business operations. Are you and your systems in a committed relationship, or is it complicated? Maybe you're seeing multiple spreadsheets (we won't judge). Perhaps you've been ghosted by that project management tool you thought was "the one." At The 25th Hour, we believe every business deserves a healthy, long-term relationship with their operations. One where your systems support you, your processes don't play hard to get, and your workflow feels like a perfect match. Ready to fall in love with your business operations again? Send us a message at The 25th Hour. P.S. Unlike your high school crush, we'll always write back. #ValentinesDay #BusinessOperations #OperationalLove #The25thHour