🌟 Remarkable Monday, Sept. 9

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In this edition of Remarkable Monday...

• The next big thing

• What exactly is shiny object syndrome

• Why leaders are especially prone to SOS

• Common triggers of shiny object syndrome

• How to cure shiny object syndrome

• Turning SOS into an Advantage

The next big thing

You’re leading a team meeting, and everyone’s on the same page. You’ve spent weeks building out a strategy that’s not just good on paper—it’s built for success. Then, out of nowhere, someone on your team throws out a shiny, new idea, something bold and fresh. It’s exciting. It’s innovative. And suddenly, you feel the pull. That strategy you worked so hard on starts feeling a little… stale. You wonder, What if this new idea is the game-changer we need?

You pause, and in that moment, you’ve entered the dangerous territory of Shiny Object Syndrome.

Leaders face this every day. The next big thing is always on the horizon, and it’s easy to get distracted. But here’s the reality: chasing every shiny object means losing focus on what truly matters—those goals you’ve set, the vision you’re building, and the strategy you’re executing.

In this edition of Remarkable Monday, we’ll explore how leaders can avoid getting sidetracked by SOS and instead channel that curiosity into focused, disciplined growth. Because let’s be honest, in a world full of distractions, focus is the real superpower.