8 top business leaders on the habits they want to build in 2023

“Working from home means sitting more than I would in the office, where meetings and lunches get me moving. Without those moments, it’s hard for me to stay focused throughout the day. While I’m not usually one to make New Year’s resolutions Man, but I’ve realized that I do need to set aside time each day to get up from my chair and reboot. I find that spending a few minutes after lunch weeding the garden or walking the dog is the perfect antidote to Zoom fatigue. “

“Going into 2023, I’m focused on developing the habit of asking better questions. Our innovations and solutions depend on how well we understand the opportunities before us. The right questions have the potential to elicit context that helps us create something fantastic, not ordinary. Digital transformation doesn’t just happen—people make it happen! The more these people understand the what and why of the problems they’re solving, or for whom, the more we more chance to be happy”

“At the end of the year, burnout is usually on top of everyone’s mind, especially as we reflect on what we’ve accomplished and how hard we’ve worked. As leaders, we’re often the first to take action to reduce burnout in our teams— And trying to convince myself and our people that we are invincible. In 2023, I am determined to address my own executive burnout and be more authentic about it. I give myself grace and permission to be burned out and meet my needs.

I have to make sure I am the best version of myself because a leader will achieve the best outcomes for her team, company and clients. We Square sellers probably understand executive burnout better than anyone, as entrepreneurs often wear multiple hats in their businesses and don’t take many days off.

Next year, I will think more carefully about the time I will take away and plan it out in advance. I also focus on my morning routine—time for myself, family, exercise, and prayer—so that I can be ready for whatever the universe might throw at me on any given day. “

“For 2023, I have set several goals for myself and my team as part of my Wellbeing Action Plan:

1. The “say no” trick:

I’m a yes person who likes to spend my time on people and projects, but I know that by saying yes to too many things, I can take energy and time away from other priorities. My goal is to say “no” to five questions a week and to channel more energy into the things that matter most in my professional and personal life.

2. journal:

I carefully plan the future for the businesses I lead, and I want to bring that same intentionality into my personal life. I will dedicate an hour each week to documenting and creating dreams for the future.

3. meditation:

I meditate but I’m inconsistent and mostly do it passively when I’m stressed. In 2023, I have committed to meditating 5 days a week, 10 minutes a day.

4. Gather energy for my team:

It’s been another long year, and the reopening world is both exciting and overwhelming. We conclude this year with Energy Week, which includes structured activities with the themes “Follow Me”, “Follow Us” and “Follow Our Community”. In 2023, we plan to do several more of these weeks as we pause to reflect and reprioritize, building energy as we move forward. “

“The number one priority for next year is to help my team unleash their entrepreneurial spirit. In 2023, taking a more human-centred approach to innovation will be important – building our ‘Rebel Community’, where incubation and innovative thinking is what we do every day part of the way.

Some of the strategies that I think are essential to do so are:

• Incubation: Rather than segregating incubation within the box of an org chart, make incubation tools and services available to every department of the company to help overcome inertia and foster open innovation.
• Give the team the confidence to seize opportunities by: Having a culture where you know it’s safe to take risks and try new things is crucial, which fosters a true entrepreneurial spirit.
• Build an innovation community: In addition to the exchange of ideas and shared learning across the enterprise, we need to encourage mentorship and sponsorship of intrapreneurial employees.

Inside and outside of HP, I’ve seen how encouraging employee intrapreneurship can help people unlock the joyful, creative experiences they want most in their careers.

Ultimately, entrepreneurial employees possess a passion for achieving ‘new’, are able to overcome obstacles, and spark real innovation around them. “

“In 2023, I will develop several important habits that will help me and the Nextdoor team succeed. First, I will live and work with purpose—finding ways to work on what I’m good at, what I’m good at” My message to the world The demand is full of enthusiasm. At Nextdoor, our goal is to create a kinder world where everyone has a community they can rely on. This year will bring challenges to many of those battling the recession. Our teams have the opportunity to impact the communities around the world by enabling people to discover opportunities nearby, earn and save money, make new connections and help nearby. Likewise, we can help local businesses connect with customers in unique, hyperlocal ways.

Second, I will continue to lead with empathy and transparency. Meeting neighbors in real life helps me understand their needs and desires. I can best lead the turmoil that 2023 will undoubtedly bring by communicating openly and honestly with our organization. “

“In 2023, I’d love to read more books. As my days get more fulfilling (work and family), that habit has faded, but reading other people’s thoughts is always incredibly inspiring Fiction helps me get inspired to dream up new ideas creatively; non-fiction inspires me to build better businesses and help others in my work.

Besides that, I would also love to get back to writing. This is where I started exploring my area of ​​expertise, starting discussions with others and – perhaps most importantly – building an amazing network of like-minded people who gave me opportunities in innovative technology and entrepreneurship, so It was one of the first ways I started exploring my field of expertise and it has always been well worth the investment of time. “

“Constraints force creativity and focus. That’s why at a time like this—with limited budgets and resources and, for us, an uncertain housing market—I’m especially excited about this work. I hope our team continues to Ask yourself, ‘Am I working? Things that can really drive work and think about new ways and means of getting work done? Because, as we move into 2023, we have ambitious goals, a bold vision to digitize real estate transactions , and these are the moments when inspired solutions often emerge.”