Most business leaders start the year with clear goals and good intentions.Then momentum drops. Habits slip. Difficult conversations get avoided. And before long, it’s business as usual.In this recorded live session, we tackle two problems that quietly limit performance and value in growing businesses:1. Why motivation fades and change doesn’t stickDr Stephen Ford, Exit Partner at Melo, explores the psychology behind behaviour change, why people struggle to maintain momentum and what leaders can do differently to make progress last.2. Why leaders avoid difficult conversationsSara Cooke and Rhi Baxter from We Are Brave share practical approaches for handling disagreement, conflict and challenging conversations with more clarity and confidence, before avoidance creates bigger issues.This session is designed for business owners and leaders who want a better year, not just a busier one.If you want to turn intention into progress this year get in touch. Melo works with ambitious financial planning business owners to improve decision-making, leadership, and long-term value, whether or not an exit is imminent.Find out more at melo.co.uk or follow us on LinkedIn for more insights.

00:00 Intro
03:48 – Why we fail to stick to resolutions
10:36 – The psychological impact of not sticking to goals
12:44 – Tips to help you stick to new habits or behaviours
15:12 – How to form positive habits
17:04 – How to get back on track if you've got lost
21:36 – Why do we shy away from hard conversations?
23:24 – What are we so scared of?
24:32 – The impact of staying quiet
30:36 – Why you should schedule difficult conversations
32:00 – Changing your mind shouldn't be humiliating
35:48 – "I don't want to speak up because I'm scared of their reaction"
38:30 – How to disagree in a group setting
42:36 – What to do if you're a reflector
45:36 – The 5 point framework to have better conversations
48:40 – How to deal with someone who doesn't want to engage
50:54 – The conversations you wished you'd had last year
53:42 – Final thoughts keeping new habits on track
55:00 – You might not actually be disagreeing
56:12 – Wrap up

Music: Good Night (Lofi) by FASSounds