Edition #8 - The One Where We Channel Our Inner Elf 🎄✨

Welcome to Start Stop Keep – your weekly dose of strategy, a sprinkle of sass, and a dash of festive cheer to level up your personal and professional game.

🚦 Each week, I’ll bring you one thing to start, one thing to stop, and one thing to keep doing to help you smash your goals. Think practical tips, strategies, movie-inspired moments, and a sprinkle of magic – all wrapped up in three actionable steps to make a BIG impact.

💫 Remember: Small, consistent actions = massive growth. Let’s sleigh this week!

Amanda Rosazza Professional Festive Light Operator & Jingle Bell Nerd

🟢 START 🟢 Being the Buddy the Elf of Your Workplace

"Smiling’s my favourite!" – and it should be yours too. Start spreading the kind of infectious positivity that would make Buddy himself proud.

Whether it's sending a quick "thank you" message, surprising your team with a small treat, or simply bringing the holiday cheer to your daily interactions, these moments create lasting goodwill and a more cohesive team.

🎁 Pro-tip: Take a page out of Elf's playbook and ask your team: What’s your favourite part of the holidays? It’s a simple way to connect on a deeper level.

🔴 STOP 🔴 Grinching Up Team Spirit

"Bah humbug!" isn’t a good look, my friend. Stop letting holiday stress or looming deadlines suck the joy out of your team.

Remember Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? All he wanted was the perfect family Christmas, but his over-the-top expectations turned him into a stressed-out Scrooge.

Instead of focusing on what’s not perfect, embrace the messy, imperfect magic of the season. Allow some wiggle room in deadlines, celebrate small wins, and make space for a little holiday fun in the workday.

🎄 Pro-tip: Swap one meeting this week for a 15-minute virtual "Secret Santa" or festive trivia. Laughter is the best way to re-energise your team.

🟡 KEEP 🟡 Believing You’re the George Bailey of Leadership

"You see, George, you’ve really had a wonderful life." – Clarence, It’s a Wonderful Life

Sometimes, we all need a reminder that the work we do, the people we lead, and the communities we support are better because of us. This week, keep recognising your impact, no matter how small it may seem.

🎬 Pro-tip: Take a few minutes each day to reflect on the “wins” you’ve helped create for your team. Whether it’s a solved problem, a word of encouragement, or a tiny moment of kindness, it all adds up to something extraordinary.

I'm curious - what do you think of this week's round-up? I had to pull out all the stop with my favourite Christmas Movies. I wanted a Die Hard reference…I just couldn’t make it work.

Let me know below, or send me a message! 😊

Amanda

Imagine8 Consulting

P.S. You’re definitely on the Nice List. 🎅