The January Drift: Why Most Leaders Stall - And How to Fix It
Dana Earhart
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Leadership That Fuels Growth | CEO & Business Growth Strategist | Helping Service-Based CEOs Grow To and Scale Beyond 7 Figures—Without More Hours
The start of the year is full of possibilities, isn’t it?
? Bold goals.
? Fresh energy.
? A clear vision for your business and team.
But here we are, a few weeks in… and you feel it.
That quiet, sneaky tug pulling you away from your plans. That subtle shift from driving your vision to reacting to the chaos around you.
I call it The January Drift.
And if you don’t catch it? It turns into the February Slump, the March Mess… and before you know it, you're stuck in another year of busyness instead of breakthroughs.
The January Drift Happens When…
?? Your bold plans get buried under the weight of daily demands.
?? You’re spending more time reacting than leading.
?? The team you were ready to energize? They’re slipping back into old habits (maybe you are too). ??
Sound familiar?
And yet, what I know to be true: Even the most driven, high-achieving leaders feel this pull. It’s natura - but it’s NOT inevitable.
How Donna Beat The Drift & Took Back Her Leadership
Donna started last year with big goals. But within weeks, she was overwhelmed, frustrated, and off track.
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Instead of focusing on her vision, she was drowning in urgent tasks. Instead of leading with clarity, she was constantly putting out fires. Instead of an empowered team, they relied on her for everything—which meant she was stretched thin and struggling to move forward.
She was stuck in The Drift.
But in just ONE Leadership Accelerator Call, everything shifted.
? We uncovered the REAL bottlenecks that were keeping her stuck.
? We created systems that freed her to focus on the work that actually mattered.
? We re-aligned her team so they could take action without constant oversight.
By March, she wasn’t just back on track—she was thriving. Her business was growing. Her team was energized. And she had more time for herself and her family. ??
Now, It’s YOUR Turn.
To celebrate 12 years in business this February, I’m offering 12 complimentary Leadership Accelerator Calls in February.
Here’s the catch: There are only 12 spots. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Don’t let another month slip by. This is your year to lead boldly, optimize your time, and achieve the vision you set out to create.
Here’s to 12 years of leading boldly—and helping YOU do the same.
With gratitude,
~ Dana
PS - Yes, this is really me (not AI). Yes, I chose all those fun emojis. Business should be fun and profitable. Let’s make sure you have both. ?? Grab your spot now!
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I help Businesses Achieve Sustainable Growth | Consulting, Exec. Development & Coaching | 45+ Years | CEO @ S4E | Building M.E., AP & Sth Asia | Best-selling Author, Speaker & Awarded Leader
3 周Thank you for sharing this great insight. It's a powerful reminder to stay intentional and focused on the goals we set, even when the drift tries to steal our momentum.
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4 周So true. It can happen year after year! Love this Dana Earhart ! And I agree with Melanie Benson. That photo is ?????? It captures my experience of who you be! Not your traditional mentor!??
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4 周Love this pic of you Dana! Jan has been so weird for many business leaders, this is helpful to get back into momentum.