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Busy Employees React. CEOs Think. Hey Reader, Most of us don't begin the day planning to spend hours reacting to interruptions. But somehow it happens. An email arrives. A client has a question. A notification pops up. One quick task leads to another, and before long, we've been busy all morning — but the work we actually wanted to accomplish is still waiting. That realization hit me recently while I was out in the garden. I headed outside intending to tend the tomatoes, only to get distracted by a few weeds. Thirty minutes later, I had a bucket full of weeds ... and tomatoes that still needed my attention. Sound familiar? One of the biggest challenges of running a business isn't simply managing your time. It's deciding what deserves your attention before the world decides for you. That's a very different way of thinking about productivity. Instead of asking, "What do I need to get done today?" we can begin asking, "What deserves my attention today?" That one question shifts us from reacting to leading. If you'd like to explore this idea further, this week's article, Busy Employees React. CEOs Think., dives deeper into why protecting your attention may be one of the most valuable leadership habits you'll ever develop — and how a simple weekly CEO Meeting can help you make more intentional decisions. The truth is, some interruptions really are important. Just like weeds in a garden, they can't always be ignored. The goal isn't to pretend they don't exist. The goal is to choose them consciously instead of allowing every unexpected interruption to decide your day's agenda for you. That's what leadership looks like. It's not about squeezing more into your schedule. It's about making thoughtful decisions before the day carries you somewhere you never intended to go. Your Action Step this WeekDuring your next CEO Meeting, draw a line down the middle of a page. On one side, list everything competing for your attention. On the other, write the three things that would make the biggest difference if they received your focused attention this week. Then ask yourself one simple question: What would the CEO of YOU, Inc. choose? You may discover that the loudest priorities aren't actually the most important ones. 💛 Insider & VIP CornerThis month's CEO Meeting Agenda Mini Power Tool is available exclusively for Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur Insiders and VIPs. It's a printable weekly leadership check-in designed to help you move from reacting to leading — one thoughtful CEO Meeting at a time. Upgrade anytime to unlock this month's Mini Power Tool, along with the growing archive of practical worksheets, templates, and resources created to help you build your business with greater clarity, confidence, and sustainability. Premium subscriptions start at just $5.83/month. 💎 Upgrade your experience here.
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Win WFH Tip of the WeekWFH Tip: To WIN working from home, take regular breaks away from your desk. Stepping away from your desk isn't a break from productivity; it's an investment in the clarity and stamina you need to lead your business effectively. By intentionally pausing, you disrupt the isolation of working from home, giving your mind the necessary space to recharge, innovate, and maintain long-term success. Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI am a positive role model. I am a good provider. What I have done for my family is enough. Say it. Believe it. Be it. From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe! I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week! xoxo, P.S. It's my goal to inspire you and remind you of your greatness as we navigate WFH life together. If you loved this week's newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends! And just one more thing ...
July 9, 2026 | Coach Michele Peterson
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Coach Michele Peterson
Get my best tips and insights on productivity, confidence, balance, and connection ... learned from 15 years of successfully working from home. Long-term WFH is a CHOICE, a lifestyle, a CULTURE. And I believe that if you're going to do something, you should do it right. But you don't have to do it alone. Activate your free subscription to The Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur newsletter so that you get your weekly dose of grit and grace to keep you going by entering your email address below.
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