Too many leaders check out in the final quarter, believing the year is already lost. However, the truth is that 90 days can transform everything. It’s enough time to reset momentum, inspire your team, and achieve results that carry into the new year.

In this episode, I share seven leadership moves that will help you finish the year strong. From shifting your mindset to reenergizing your team, you’ll discover practical ways to lead with urgency, sharpen your focus, and define the legacy of your leadership in the final stretch.

If you’re ready to close this year with impact and set yourself up for an unstoppable start to the next, this conversation will give you the clarity and energy you need.

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• The last 90 days are not the end, they’re your launchpad
• Urgency and clarity can turn this quarter into your most powerful yet
• How you finish is how you’ll be remembered as a leader

1. Mindset Reset
2. Review and Refocus
3. Action with Urgency
4. Reenergize the Team
5. Network and Position
6. Execution Discipline
7. Legacy of the Year

• Your energy is contagious, make it worth catching
• Presence matters most in the final stretch
• Goals, energy, and relationships now define how you finish and how you start

“Three months is more than enough to create impact, reset momentum, and even 10x your results.” – Denis Gianoutsos

“People are going to remember how you finish. Did you give up, or did you double down?” – Denis Gianoutsos

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Leadership evolves through courage, transitions, and the relentless pursuit of growth.

In this Leadership Is Changing Mashup, we hear from two inspiring leaders who turned moments of disruption into defining chapters of their journeys. Cody Hall, former CEO and now investor, opens up about leaving the security of corporate roles to create a life that truly aligned with his values. Megan Nivens-Tannett, founder and CEO of Flourish, shares her bold leap from corporate marketing into entrepreneurship while raising two kids on her own.

Their stories remind us that leadership isn’t just about managing teams or hitting goals; it’s about resilience, self-discovery, and finding the courage to take the next step no matter how uncertain it feels.

Take a few minutes to listen and share this episode with someone who’s ready to embrace change and lead with intention. Let’s continue to inspire leaders everywhere to adapt, grow, and thrive.

• From military leadership at 17 to CEO of a healthcare organization
• The transition from running companies to building an investment portfolio
• Why chasing the “carrot” is an illusion and how to step off the treadmill
• Lessons from leaders at Apple and Amazon on humility and high expectations

• From corporate layoffs to building a thriving PR and marketing firm
• The courage to start a business as a single parent with no safety net
• Checking ego at the door, asking the hard questions, and surrounding yourself with the right people
• Why focusing on strengths (and delegating weaknesses) accelerates growth

Key Quotes:

“I realized one day that I was running on a treadmill chasing a carrot. And the life that I was seeking to have was standing next to the treadmill watching me.” - Cody Hall

“I’ve never worked harder in my entire life, but it was such an amazing opportunity that shook me outside of my comfort zone, and that’s where I discovered a side of myself I didn’t know existed.” - Megan Nivens-Tannett

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Leadership is never a straight path. It’s shaped by resilience, innovation, and the courage to confront challenges that test who we are.

In this Leadership Is Changing Mashup, we hear from two remarkable leaders whose stories remind us that adaptability and courage are non-negotiable in today’s world. Jon Darbyshire, founder of SmartSuite, shares how his vision transformed cybersecurity and goverAZON nance into scalable solutions that continue to shape industries. Jason Hopcus, CEO of NAMI Arapahoe/Douglas Counties, opens up about how personal struggle became the foundation for his mission-driven leadership in mental health and connection. Together, their insights challenge us to rethink success, resilience, and what it truly means to lead with impact.

Take a few minutes to listen and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. Let’s inspire more leaders to adapt, grow, and thrive.

EP 351 – Jon Darbyshire: Building Systems that Scale

• From Ernst & Young to founding Archer Technologies and SmartSuite
• Turning gaps in cybersecurity into billion-dollar opportunities
• Why tools, systems, and processes make teams truly high-performing
• Lessons in scaling leadership from small teams to 1,500+ people globally

EP 354 – Jason Hopcus: Leading Through Struggle and Connection

• From personal breakdown to building a mission around mental health
• The role of vulnerability and transparency in leadership
• Why is connection the foundation of resilience
• Practical steps leaders can take to support themselves and their teams

“I looked at security as a process, just like accounts payable or HR, something every organization needed to manage consistently.” – Jon Darbyshire

“Nothing that we are ashamed of can live in the light.” – Jason Hopcus

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