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Leadership Is Not a Promotion.<\/h1>\n

It\u2019s a Decision.<\/h2>\n

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The last episode of Module\u00a01<\/a>\u00a0and the first episode of Module\u00a02<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0The Annual<\/em>\u00a0are now available for Insiders and Legacy members. You can watch the trailer [here<\/a>], and members can access the new\u00a0episodes [here<\/a>].<\/p>\n

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Too many smart people are waiting.<\/p>\n

Waiting to be promoted.
\nWaiting to be handed a team.
\nWaiting to be told they\u2019re \u201cleadership material.\u201d<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not how real leadership works.<\/p>\n

Real leaders don\u2019t wait for authority.<\/p>\n

They act without permission.<\/p>\n

They find the problem no one wants to own.<\/p>\n

They fix it.<\/p>\n

They create value.<\/p>\n

Then the world catches up and calls them a leader.<\/p>\n

But by then, they\u2019ve already moved on to the next challenge.<\/p>\n

Leadership is not a title. It\u2019s not recognition. It\u2019s not the size of your team or the number of people you manage.<\/p>\n

Leadership is about seeing something others don\u2019t\u2026 and stepping forward when others freeze.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about taking personal accountability for problems no one else is brave enough to claim.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about impact, not optics.<\/p>\n

And in most companies today, the people with real power are not waiting for approval to lead. They\u2019re already doing it, via quiet, decisive, strategic moves that change everything.<\/p>\n

This is what we\u2019re unpacking in\u00a0The Annual<\/em>, our new year-long program inside StrategyTraining.com.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re building the mindset, the systems, and the frameworks that let you lead from Day 1, even if you have no authority, no title, and no support.<\/p>\n

Because that\u2019s when it counts.<\/p>\n

If you need to be handed leadership, you\u2019re not ready for it.
\nIf you need the title before you take ownership, you\u2019re not leading.<\/p>\n

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Noteworthy Highlight<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re still waiting to be picked\u2026<\/p>\n

You\u2019re already falling behind.<\/p>\n

The Annual<\/em>\u00a0is designed to change that.<\/p>\n

In this program, you\u2019ll learn to set a bold goal, the kind that shifts your career, your life, and your reputation, and then pursue it relentlessly.<\/p>\n

We show you how to lead under pressure.
\nHow to lead in a crisis.
\nHow to lead when the spotlight is nowhere near you.
\nAnd how to lead when the stakes are sky-high, and no one is coming to save you.<\/p>\n

Most people don\u2019t fail because they lack intelligence.
\nThey fail because they never start.
\nThey wait.<\/p>\n

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Noteworthy Highlight<\/p>\n

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A\u00a0One-Time Opportunity to Co-Author a Book with Bill Matassoni<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to co-author a book with Bill Matassoni,\u00a0<\/strong>former McKinsey and BCG senior partner, worldwide head of marketing at McKinsey, and head of the McKinsey Quarterly. We\u2019re doing this only once, and your name could appear beside Bill\u2019s, mine, and some of our most outstanding\u00a0clients in a publication aimed at top executives and corporate leaders. This is\u00a0The Published Author Program<\/em>.\u00a0Learn more here<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0team@firmsconsulting.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want to become a bestselling author with a smaller\u00a0chapter in a book with a lot more co-authors with our other co-authored project (The Published Author Program<\/em>, Lite)\u00a0instead? Secure your spot in our next Lite co-authored book for an\u00a0affordable<\/strong>\u00a0$997<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a04 payments of\u00a0<\/strong>$275<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For both co-authored projects, all you need to do is write your\u00a0chapter and we\u2019ll handle the rest. We\u2019ll produce a beautifully designed book and work to get it to\u00a0#1 on Amazon<\/strong>\u00a0in at least one category, earning you the \u201cbestselling author\u201d title for life. You\u2019ll also receive a professionally designed PDF of your chapter to share, plus bonus training on how to leverage the book to build your brand. And if you need help packaging your ideas and thoughts into a chapter, we have an optional wordsmithing add-on.\u00a0Learn more and secure your chapter spot\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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They wait for clarity.
\nThey wait for a manager to give them permission.
\nThey wait for a roadmap.
\nThey wait for someone to say, \u201cNow it\u2019s your time.\u201d<\/p>\n

And while they wait?<\/p>\n

Someone else steps in, solves the problem, and owns the opportunity.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let that happen.<\/p>\n

Not this year.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re building leaders for the next decade.
\nLeaders who don\u2019t just understand strategy but live it.
\nLeaders who build their dreams with people they trust.
\nLeaders who act first and get recognized second.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s who you want to be,\u00a0The Annual<\/em>\u00a0is where you begin.<\/p>\n

Module 1 (goal setting, 7th episode released today) and Module 2 (leadership, release commences with this email) are already live.<\/p>\n

And the people moving through them are not ordinary.<\/p>\n

Neither are their goals.<\/p>\n

This is not\u00a0a program for people who want another badge.<\/p>\n

This is a program for those ready to go from being managed\u2026 to becoming the one others rely on.<\/p>\n

Join us.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait to be picked.<\/p>\n

Watch the trailer for the module 2\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2192 [\u00a0\u00a0Access\u00a0The Annual Now<\/em><\/a>\u00a0]<\/p>\n

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Noteworthy Highlight<\/p>\n

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If you are a senior leader who wants to enter consulting or wants to develop\/strengthen consulting skills to help position you for managing larger projects\/be given bigger roles, email team@firmsconsulting.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What is\u00a0The Annual<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, we are doing\u00a0something different for Insiders and Legacy members. Yes, we are releasing powerful programs for both Insider and Legacy levels. Major updates and exciting changes for\u00a0both. We are also releasing very powerful materials as part of the Strategy Control Room Advanced. In addition, we are also doing something completely new for Insiders and Legacy members: a big one-year program together called “The Annual<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

The program is designed to help you achieve a goal you set at the beginning of the program. It’s the one goal that can lead to a significant – trajectory-altering – improvement in your life\/career.<\/p>\n

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If you’re an Insider or Legacy member, this program is now available in your account on StrategyTraining.com.<\/p>\n

Not a member yet? Enroll here:\u00a0www.strategytraining.com<\/a>\u00a0(scroll to membership options).<\/p>\n

We care about your success and are here to support you. Feel free to reach out with questions at\u00a0team@firmsconsulting.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thank you for being part of the StrategyTraining community.<\/p>\n

Access The Annual (Insider & Legacy Members)<\/a><\/p>\n

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