I'm now known as Intentional Impact
Gordon Jenkins
?? Change Activator | Author | Mentor+Coach | Catalyst for Transformation ?? Unlocking 12x ROI by Aligning Professional Growth with Personal Fulfillment ?? Helping Teams and Leaders Make Every Day Count
Hey everyone!
You know that feeling when you start something with good intentions, and then it turns into a monster that eats up all your time and creativity? Yeah, that happened to me with this newsletter, the Weekly Thought!!
I thought the name would keep me accountable (and it did), but then I started comparing myself to others and feeling like my content wasn't good enough (and I started to resent the accountability!)?? so I started to add all sorts of bells and whistles to make it more valuable, but that just made things worse.
I found myself editing myself to suit others, and writing became a chore instead of a joy.
??Plus, not sure if you notice but the world has changed recently and what fitted then, doesn’t fit where we are heading now.?
Plus, what if I had more than one thought a week? Or what if I had no thoughts at all? It was a recipe for disaster.??
Lesson learned: don't name your newsletter something that will make you feel like you're stuck in a rut.?
The newsletter is changing from Weekly Thought is Intentional Impact. The name reflects the belief that success doesn't happen by accident - it takes intentional effort to stand out in a crowded market and achieve sustainable growth.
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Being intentional means having a clear vision for your business, the courage to take calculated risks and try new things, and a commitment to constant improvement. It's also about being open to feedback, embracing change, and knowing that you are not alone -?I am with you on your journey.?
So, while I can't promise you a set schedule for Intentional Impact (let's just call it "regular ad hoc”??), I can promise you this:
it will always be packed with real value and purpose, with the goal of making an immediate, positive impact. No fluff, no BS, just good stuff. I’ll keep the content to around 300-350 words. (345 word in this article, excluding this sentence!)
What do you think of the new name?
Let me know in the comments – I’m excited to hear your thoughts!
Make every day
Gordon
2022, 2023 Global Top 200 Voice of Leadership
● LinkedIn Profile Writer ● Independent LinkedIn Trainer ● LinkedIn Profile Workshops ● 165+ recommendations ?? Australia based and don't work or connect globally as family complains my voice travels through walls ??
1 年Oh, I love this! We've all been there - started out with good intentions, been swept towards what we thought others wanted to hear, and ended up in a place that wasn't where we wanted to be. I'm less than "regular ad hoc” - more like once in a blue moon ??
Head of Sales & Marketing - Global Paramount 21 Ltd
1 年Good work - do what you believe to be right and don’t be afraid to change if it’s not working - that’s behavioural flexibility !! Catch up soon, been way too long !
The Career Planning Specialist ? Guiding organisations + high-achieving leaders to design fulfilling, sustainable careers that deliver long-term success ? Career Coach + Speaker ??? Host of The Career By Design Podcast
1 年I can 100% relate to this as a content creator, Gordon. Great reminder that it's OK to give yourself permission to make a change if something's no longer working. Love the name!
Co-CEO and Chief Mentor of 25eight/ Humanising the value of technology/ Pitch mentor/ Business Advisor #HackingSerendipity
1 年Nice one Gordon, the only constant is change and you’re doing it for the right reasons :). Looking forward to the new ….. newsletter!
Adaptive leadership and delivery
1 年Love the new name Gordon and the reason for the change!