Bonus Ep 72: A Reflective Journey into Leadership and the Spirit of December Celebrations

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Pause for a moment. What if you could go beyond mere technical skills and grow into an inspiring leader, radiating strength of character and integrity? That's what we're exploring in this special bonus episode of the Finance Leader Podcast.  As we wrap up the year, we invite you to celebrate not just your professional success, but also the personal milestones that make life truly meaningful.

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Episode Transcript

Stephen McLain (00:00):
Hi, this is Stephen McLain of the Finance
Leader Podcast.
This is Bonus Episode number 72.
Welcome again to another bonusepisode.
During this holiday break.
I want to share just a shortmessage for all of you.
I am proud of what you aredoing, what you have
accomplished this year and whatI know you will accomplish in

(00:20):
the upcoming year.
I know this audience is tryingto go beyond being the technical
skills expert so you can becomean amazing leader who can lead
in a crisis, who can be thebeacon of hope during tough
times, who can help others torise and become better, and who
can grow into an incredibleleader of integrity who will be

(00:42):
sought out after by others.
I believe in all of you becauseI know who you are.
You are the go-getters, theones who care about going beyond
the numbers.
You are the leaders who make apositive difference every day.
This time of year is a favoriteof mine.
It's a time to remember, toreflect on and to celebrate what

(01:03):
is really important.
This life is not just about ourcareers and goal accomplishment
, but also who goes along withus in this life journey.
So I am asking you to thinkabout the following.
Number 1.
December has universalcelebration.
This time of year belongs toeveryone, not to any one group.

(01:23):
There are many celebrationsfrom around the world, which
includes Christmas, hanukkah,rojatsu, st Nicholas Day, and in
Mexico they celebrate Feast Dayof Our Lady, guadalupe.
Many celebrate the WinterSolstice and others celebrate
the Festival of Yule.
In a few months, ramadan willalso be celebrated.

(01:44):
I spent several years in theMiddle East, in Africa, and I
know and respect how importantRamadan is, so I wanted to
mention this also.
Number 2.
Reflect on what youaccomplished this year and
celebrate this year.
You accomplished a lot, socelebrate that.
Celebrate yourself.
Before we all move into the newyear, before we set new goals,

(02:08):
celebrate and reflect on thisyear's goals and your
accomplishments.
Number 3.
Enjoy your family time and whatmay be important to you beyond
your career.
Every December is like anyother month to you, and that is
okay also, but I want toencourage you to remind yourself
why you work so hard and toenjoy that aspect of yourself.

(02:32):
So please enjoy some time offif you can, have a great rest of
your week.
Thank you for listening to theFinance Leader Podcast.
Take care, be safe and enjoythis time of year.
Thank you.