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By Robert White, Editor-In-Chief
As the new year approaches and millions reflect on resolutions left unfulfilled, Matthew Mathison, a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur, offers a refreshing perspective on achieving success. His new book, Leadership Orbit, emphasizes the power of small, consistent actions over grand, sweeping changes. “Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a day but underestimate what they can accomplish in a year,” Mathison says, a principle that guides his approach to personal and professional growth.
Mathison’s career spans two decades of corporate turnarounds and entrepreneurial ventures. He has been instrumental in reshaping billion-dollar companies and has a unique ability to distill complex goals into actionable strategies. In Leadership Orbit, Mathison shares how meaningful progress is built on microhabits—simple, achievable daily actions that compound into transformative results over time.
The timing of the book couldn’t be more appropriate, as people reevaluate their 2024 goals and look to make 2025 different. “The big goals aren’t the problem,” Mathison explains. “It’s about breaking them into smaller, achievable steps and focusing on consistency.”
For instance, Mathison highlights how habits as small as writing a weekly update, committing to a single new action daily, or tracking cash flow weekly can yield profound results. “When we track something regularly, it forces us to be aware, accountable, and proactive,” he says. This concept isn’t limited to business. Mathison describes it as equally applicable to personal development, such as improving fitness, relationships, or community involvement.
Leadership, Mathison argues, is a universal skill that transcends titles and roles. “Everyone has the capacity to lead,” he says. “Leadership isn’t reserved for CEOs or politicians—it’s about influencing positive change in your environment, whether that’s in your family, workplace, or community.”
At the heart of Leadership Orbit is the belief that change starts small and grows exponentially. “The real secret to success isn’t in the big, flashy moves,” Mathison emphasizes. “It’s in the consistency of showing up, making small improvements, and creating momentum that lasts.”
As 2025 dawns, Leadership Orbit offers an invaluable guide for anyone ready to break free from the cycle of unfulfilled resolutions. With Mathison’s insights and practical advice, readers are equipped to think smaller, act consistently, and achieve bigger results than ever before.
