The end of the year is here! How can that be?

Sliding into December feels a little like sliding into home plate with the game-winning play:  exhilarating, stressful, focused. A strong finish.

What does that even mean – finishing strong? Some of our members have shared what that looks like for them:


  • “I am sending each client a basket of goodies to let them know they’re important to me and I appreciate them.”

  • “I am taking time off to be with my family. I’ve worked hard this year and can reward myself with 2 weeks off!” 

  • “I had a hard conversation with a client and feel sooo much better. Even though we ended our working relationship, I was able to salvage my reputation and keep a solid relationship too.” 


Below are a few tips to think about as you close out your year:

  • Take a look at your numbers. How did you fare? Did you meet, exceed, or miss your goal? It’s okay either way, but it’s valuable to review.

  • Reach out to your power partners. Thank them, discuss ways to collaborate further. Find a few more power partners to add to your network. 

  • Thank your clients. Find ways to celebrate success – yours and theirs. 

  • Plan time off in the new year. Buy or use a planner to block time off and mark important dates and events – especially Inner Circle events.

  • Dream and grow! Stretch your goals to include something that makes the butterflies in your stomach flutter.


No doubt that making it through this year is an accomplishment in itself! But I challenge us all to do one better:  how will you finish strong in 2021? 





Kim Kleeman