How the EVU Community Turned December’s First Steps Into Meaningful Motion

As we step into the first full week of December, one truth keeps showing up:

Momentum isn’t created by dramatic breakthroughs—it’s built through the small habits, mindsets, and conversations that keep you moving.

This week, our Emerging Voices community reminded us that progress is rarely loud.

It’s steady. It’s intentional. It’s crafted moment by moment.

• From meaningful conversations to clarity-driven leadership…
• From grounding routines to self-awareness…
• From community connection to strategic thinking…

December’s earliest lessons are already unfolding in motion.

And nowhere is that motion more visible than in the voices highlighted this week.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Momentum from the people who kept us moving.

I. Devinder Sodhi — The Power of People, Conversations & Serendipity

Momentum often begins in rooms where curiosity and connection collide. Devinder’s post captured this beautifully:

“Motivated humans who want to talk about their work make conferences worth the time and energy.”

After attending 30+ conferences this year, Devinder shared the real ROI:

• 3 speakers booked for his upcoming events
• 2 sponsor deals (one already secured)
• A new hackathon partnership
• 5 consulting leads — one confirmed
• Speaking invitations
• Discovery of new enterprise AI use cases
• Conversations that expanded his worldview

Why this fuels momentum:

Conferences aren’t just events. They’re ecosystems, vibrant collisions of ideas, perspectives, and people. Momentum grows through humans who care deeply about their craft.

• Connect with Devinder Sodhi to learn how community-driven conversations create real growth opportunities.
• Read Devinder’s full post to explore why conversations—not content—fuel your strongest momentum.

II. Jonathon Chambless — Why Founders Build Momentum by Building Assets

This week, Jonathon reminded us that founders who scale sustainably aren’t just shipping features — they’re building assets.

In his recent contribution to Silicon Oasis, he breaks down the five types of assets that compound over time:

• Brand equity
• Community
• Proprietary data
• Intellectual property
• Strategic partnerships

These elements are the true differentiators in a landscape where product features can be replicated overnight.

Why this fuels momentum:

Assets carry you forward even when strategy needs to pivot. Momentum becomes durable when rooted in what cannot be copied.

• Connect with Jonathon Chambless to explore the assets that strengthen startup resilience.
• Read Jonathon’s full post to learn how founders can build what lasts beyond the product.

III. Talila Millman — Momentum Through Awareness & Better Stories

Talila revealed how one simple phrase — “Your father must have taught you well.” — uncovers a deeper bias.

It’s not malicious. It’s unconscious. And it quietly rewrites someone’s success without realizing it.

Why this matters for momentum:

Momentum requires clarity. You can’t accelerate if you’re weighed down by outdated narratives, invisible biases, or misdirected credit.

Talila Millman’s message:

See people fully. Credit them directly. Challenge reflexive assumptions.

Because momentum thrives in cultures where recognition aligns with reality.

• Connect with Talila Millman for deeper insights on equitable leadership and awareness.
• Read Talila’s full post to explore how language shapes the stories we tell—and believe—about others.

IV. Anna Rooney — The Physics of Time, Space & Sustainable Motion

Anna brought us a physics-inspired insight:

"The faster you move in space, the slower you move in time."

Her 3-step framework helps leaders balance both:

1. Ask: Does this moment need speed or spaciousness?
2. One slow block each day: reflection, reading, rest
3. One fast block each day: focused, deep work

These micro-habits create sustainable momentum without burnout.

Why this fuels momentum:

Because long-term progress is built by those who know when to accelerate…and when to breathe.

• Connect with Anna Rooney for more insights on self-leadership and mindful execution.
• Read Anna’s full post to learn how intentional pacing drives better decisions.

How to Become an Unbreakable Founder: Live December 11 at 2 PM PST

The Founder Compass series is now open with their Episode 1, titled:

“Why Founders Break? How to Become an Unbreakable Founder in a World of Constant Uncertainty,”airing live on December 11 at 2 PM PST.

Founders don’t break because their strategies fail. They break because uncertainty overwhelms the nervous system long before the business ever does.

This first session with PJ Jackson and Phil Neil goes beyond frameworks and tactics, it dives into the inner operating system that determines whether a founder bends or breaks under pressure.

In this session, you’ll uncover:

• Why founders break — and the hidden cost of constant uncertainty
• How decision quality matters far more than the strategy deck
• How fear, doubt, and emotional reactivity quietly erode leadership
• Why uncertainty is a founder problem, not a business problem
• The Shadow of entrepreneurship and how it distorts decisions
• A live Shadow assessment to diagnose your patterns for 2026
• The predictable journey from fragile → unbreakable
• What real training looks like inside the FounderFormance Mastermind

If you're leading through overwhelm, high stakes, or rapid change — this session is your reset.

Strength isn’t built externally. This is the session where you begin building it internally.

Save Your Spot:

https://www.linkedin.com/events/howtobecomeanunbreakablefounder7401641725477449728/theater/

Momentum Isn’t an Accident — It’s a Practice

This week reminded us that:

• Momentum is built through small, consistent actions
• Conversations spark unexpected growth
• Self-awareness strengthens leadership
• Community keeps you grounded
• Reflection supports clarity
• Habits create direction
• Mindset shapes motion

As we continue through December, remember: You don’t need to move fast — you just need to keep moving.

And inside Emerging Voices Unite, you never move alone.

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