Workplace Multiplier by Tola Akinsulire

November 24, 2025

Welcome to the Workplace Multiplier newsletter. Published Monday to Friday, equipping you to achieve your professional goals faster and without burnout or overwhelm.

Most people won't do this

Howdy ,

Happy Monday.

I had planned to send a different email today.

But I felt this new idea for today's email would serve you better.

So, what's my new idea?

To find out how much progress you made last week.

Last Monday, I told you that you have just 30 days for December 17.

Once December 17 hits, most people's minds are on the holidays.

Not on work.

Let me share with you what I achieved last week.

1. I have mapped out how I am going to partner with our sales team to ensure we meet our sales objectives
2. I have drawn up the first training series for the teams that report to me for January - February.
3. I have discussed the preliminary framework of a proposal with a prospective partner. We should send this out in the new week

And this is just on my 8-5 pm. There are a few others that I have regarding my practice, you'll be seeing those soon.

My question to you is this.

What have you achieved in the past 7 days to set you up for a great 2026?

Here's what I know about high performers:

They don't wait for January 1st to get serious about their goals.

While everyone else is coasting through December, they're laying groundwork.

They're having the conversations that matter.

They're building the relationships that will pay off.

They're clarifying the priorities that will define their year.

The difference between a good 2026 and a great 2026 is being decided right now, in these final weeks of 2025.

So let me ask you again:

What concrete steps have you taken in the past week to position yourself for success?

If the answer is "not much" or "I've been busy with other things," that's actually valuable information.

It means you still have time to shift gears.

You still have days left to make meaningful progress before the holiday shutdown.

Here's what I want you to do today:

Pick one thing, just one, that would set you up for a stronger start in January.

Maybe it's scheduling that strategic conversation you've been putting off.

Maybe it's clarifying your top three priorities for Q1.

Maybe it's reaching out to reconnect with a key relationship.

Whatever it is, do it this week.

Because when everyone else emerges from their holiday haze in January, you'll already be ahead.

Make the last few days of 2025 count.

To your continued success,

Keep winning at work and in life

Tola Akinsulire

Your Strategic Workplace Mentor