Is your team ready for the finish line?

Kimberly Douglas • November 5, 2025

Is your team ready for the finish line?

Greetings!

Our daughter Maddi had thought about running a half-marathon for awhile. In January she decided this was the year she was going to make it happen.


She enlisted a teammate. They were clear on their goal...prepare thoroughly to be sure they crossed the finish line - and have fun doing it. They completed rigorous training runs, adjusting their schedules as needed to ensure their success.


And then the day of the race arrived. They had recruited an additional group of supporters to encourage them on their journey, providing water and other resources as needed. And they had even more friends positioned at the finish line, ready to celebrate their success.

I am happy to share they both finished strong!! So why am I telling you all this? Because I think there are clear lessons you can apply to your own team:


  • Pull the team together. Now that summer is over, gather the team together - ideally in person - to rebuild and reinforce the sense of cohesiveness and camaraderie that might have been lost in these hybrid times filled with zoom fatigue.


  • Ensure clarity on the finish line. Review and reconfirm the team's goals and priorities. Make sure everyone has a clear line of sight for how each person contributes to the team's success. Get excited about how you will celebrate as a team when you cross the finish line.


  • Track your progress - and course correct. Conduct regular meetings to assess how the team is performing against the key measures. Collaboratively and creatively brainstorm solutions to any challenges ahead. Make sure these team meetings are productive by finishing with clarity on who will do what by when to execute on all decisions made.

If I can support you and your team in finishing this year strong, then reach out to me for a complimentary consultation so I can share customized tips to address your team's unique needs.


Wishing you continued success,


Kimberly


P.S. If you find this information of value, I invite you to share this newsletter with your teammates and colleagues.

So proud of Maddi and Kenzie for finishing their race strong!

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