Leadership Lunch Club

10/03/2025

Just 7 days until we welcome Joe Sanok to Leadership Lunch Club!

Are you ready to rethink what “success” really looks like at work? For too long, we’ve measured success by how busy we are. Joe challenges that mindset—showing us how to create more “white space” in our lives, unlock creativity, and actually achieve more by working less.

Imagine a workweek designed around focus, balance, and well-being instead of constant hustle. That’s the future of leadership—and you’ll get the tools to start building it next week.

Who’s ready to step into a healthier, smarter way of working?

Practice of the Practice

10/01/2025

Only two days remain to register for our upcoming event on October 10, and tickets are selling quickly. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a gourmet meal at the country club, enter to win a complimentary book, and hear an inspiring presentation by Joe Sanok, Founder, CEO, Author, and Podcaster. You’ll also have the chance to network with some of the top leaders in the community.

Secure your tickets now before it’s too late: https://leadershiplunchclub.com/eventbrite-event/eric-roberts-leadership-in-the-5-generation-workplace/

10/01/2025

🎙️ Tune in to the The Ron Jolly Show tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, at 8:45 AM!

Barbara Jordan, founder of Leadership Lunch Club, will join Joe Sanok, author of Thursday is the New Friday, for a preview of our upcoming October 10th event. Together, they’ll share insights on why the 4-day workweek is one of today’s most important conversations for leaders and teams.

👉 Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come!

Also, a special thank you to WTCM Radio for their continued support as our radio sponsor and for helping us make these events possible.

09/30/2025

Need data-backed inspiration ahead of our big event?

Check out Episode 334 of The Other Side of Potential, where Dr. Sharon Spano chats with Joe Sanok about redefining productivity. They explore how four-day workweeks can actually boost creativity, improve well-being, and sharpen performance—based on neuroscience and real success stories.

It’s insight grounded in research—and a perfect primer for the transformational work Joe will be sharing in person.

Practice of the Practice

Listen to the episode:

Podcast Episode · The Other Side Of Potential · 03/19/2025 · 53m

09/29/2025

The 4-day workweek is gaining momentum — and research shows why. Shorter weeks are linked to lower burnout, better sleep, and improved work-life balance, without sacrificing productivity. In fact, nearly 1 in 5 workers now say they have access to a 4-day schedule, up from just 14% in 2022.

Is this the future of work? APA’s Monitor on Psychology explores the rise of the 4-day workweek: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/01/rise-of-4-day-workweek

09/26/2025

A big thank you to Vensure Employer Solutions for being a long-term supporter of the Leadership Lunch Club!

As one of the nation’s fastest-growing professional employer organizations (PEOs), Vensure provides businesses with comprehensive HR solutions—from payroll and benefits administration to compliance and risk management. Their innovative approach helps organizations streamline processes so they can focus on what matters most: growth and success.

We’re grateful for their partnership and their commitment to empowering leaders and organizations across the country. As our Book Sponsor, they also enable us to provide books for gieve-aways at our event and to donate a copy to the Traverse Area Districk Library and to our feautred speaker.

Learn more: vensure.com

No matter what size your business is, VensureHR offers comprehensive HR and technology services such as payroll, employee benefits, compliance, and recruiting.

09/25/2025

1 Week Left to Register: Burnout Is Not a Given—Learn to Work with Less Stress and More Joy

Leaders and their teams today are facing more than tight deadlines and bottom lines—they’re facing burnout, stress, and ever-changing business landscape, and the challenge to do more with less. The solution? It starts with the personal side of success: healthy decision-making, healthy thinking, and workplaces built to help people thrive and succeed.

Save your seat before it's too late: https://leadershiplunchclub.com/eventbrite-event/reimagining-work-work-less-achieve-more-live-better/

Joe Sanok Practice of the Practice

09/24/2025

Burnout isn’t just an individual problem — it’s a workplace problem.

On October 10, Joe Sanok will share how leaders and teams can reimagine work to reduce burnout, foster healthier thinking, and build workplaces where people actually thrive.

Whether you’re leading a team or managing your own workload, you’ll walk away with strategies to work smarter, not harder — and reclaim time for what matters most.

🎥 Hear Joe preview what’s in store 👇
📅 Join us Oct. 10 at Traverse City Country Club
🔗 Register now: https://leadershiplunchclub.com/eventbrite-event/reimagining-work-work-less-achieve-more-live-better/

Practice of the Practice

09/24/2025

We’re all asking the same question: How do we create a life that’s not just about work — but about living well?

Joe Sanok’s upcoming talk will spark ideas and give practical steps to get there.

🌟 We want to hear from you: What’s one small change you’ve made that’s helped you work smarter, not harder?

09/22/2025

At Leadership Lunch Club, we believe great ideas don’t end when the event does — and Horizon Books helps make sure they go home with you. 📚✨

As our official bookseller, Horizon Books - Traverse City, has copies of Thursday is the New Friday by Joe Sanok available in store — giving you the chance to deepen your learning, put strategies into action, and even get your copy signed by the author himself at the event.

Family-owned and operated since 1961, Horizon Books has been a cornerstone of northern Michigan’s literary community for over six decades. Their passion for connecting readers with books that inspire, challenge, and transform aligns perfectly with our mission of fostering growth in leadership and life.

Stop by their downtown Traverse City location or visit horizonbooks.com to explore their thoughtfully curated selection — and don’t forget to grab your event ticket!

09/22/2025

The countdown is on: only 11 days left to register for our last event of the year, and we promise you're not going to want to miss this one! We are so excited and honored to have THE one and only Joe Sanok take the stage and share some inspiring and motivational insight with us.

Learn more and register now before it's too late: https://leadershiplunchclub.com/eventbrite-event/reimagining-work-work-less-achieve-more-live-better/

Practice of the Practice

09/18/2025

At Leadership Lunch Club, we love partnering with local businesses that add something truly special to our events — and Benjamin Twiggs - The Original Cherry Store always delivers that sweet northern Michigan touch. 🍒✨

From cherry nut mix to chocolate-covered cherries, their legendary treats remind us that local flavor makes every gathering better — whether it’s a leadership talk, a team meeting, or just a quiet afternoon snack.

We’re grateful for their ongoing support and for helping us create an experience that’s as memorable for your taste buds as it is for your mind. At our October 10 event with Joe Sanok, every guest will enjoy a Benjamin Twiggs treat while discovering strategies to achieve more, work smarter, and reclaim their time.

If you haven’t stopped by their Front Street shop lately located in the Campus Plaza, you’re missing out on the best of Michigan’s cherry heritage! Visit benjamintwiggs.com to explore their legendary products. Farmer owned and operated!

Learn more:https://www.benjamintwiggs.com/

Local Northern Michigan Cherry products from Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of the World! Cherry jams, toppings, snacks, recipes, gifts, and more!