Getting Clear on How

Cathie Leimbach • October 29, 2024

Only 6% of people who set goals or try to change habits succeed. Why? According to David Horsager, the major challenge is not identifying ‘what’ they want to achieve, but rather ‘how’ they’ll get there. Change is tough, and it’s easier when broken down into small, manageable steps.


For example, if you aim to lose 30 pounds by March 31, 2025, your first ‘how’ might be to avoid candy and baked goods, and drink 4 glasses of water daily for two weeks. Then ask, ‘How’ will I avoid candy and baked goods? A good answer: throw out any candy and baked goods in your home. ‘How’ will I drink 4 glasses of water daily? Decide to drink a glass within 5 minutes of waking up, and at set times throughout the day – perhaps 12:00 noon, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm.


Once you have determined ‘how’ you will make the desired changes in your life, get ready to start implementing the how immediately or the next day. Waiting reduces the chances you will ever get started. When you have a plan of ‘how’ you are going to proceed and you start following the plan, you start trusting yourself. You start believing that you are capable of changing – that achieving a goal or having better habits is realistic.



The key is to get specific with your "how." Define who is going to do what, when. Then you’ll find yourself far more likely to reach your goals and create lasting change.

How Leadership Development Powers Economic Growth

By Cathie Leimbach • July 29, 2025
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a respected professor at Harvard Business School, has spent her career connecting the dots between leadership and economic innovation. Her work shows that developing strong leaders doesn’t just benefit companies—it creates ripple effects that boost entire communities and economies. Effective leaders encourage teamwork, spark innovation, and help their organizations adapt to change. That kind of forward-thinking leadership attracts investment, drives productivity, and supports long-term growth. Kanter believes leadership isn’t a soft skill—it’s a strategic asset. She famously said, “Strategic leadership is an economic resource,” reminding us that developing talent is more than an HR initiative—it’s an engine for prosperity. But good leaders aren’t born overnight. Building strong leadership takes training, mentorship, and a commitment to continuous learning. And when businesses and governments make that investment, the rewards show up as better jobs, stronger institutions, and thriving local economies. Kanter’s research is clear: the path to economic progress starts with leadership development. If we want innovation and growth, we need people equipped to lead with vision and impact.  👉 Want to explore this connection further? Check out: How Good Leadership Helps Innovation and Growth

Why Smart Companies Make Leaving Easy

By Cathie Leimbach • July 22, 2025
The Power of Positive Exits