Christina Langdon

Banishing the Sunday Scaries with Sunday Sunshine

After 30 years working for big name media brands including Martha Stewart and Fast Company, leading sales and marketing teams, I now help leaders achieve more than they think possible. Sunday Sunshine is my weekly newsletter that's about you, your future, and your success. Getting out of our default habits with insights on mindful productivity and lifelong learning, actionable ideas and exercises to have you hitting the week full of energy and enthusiasm. It's the best way to beat the Sunday Scaries.

Your Buyback Plan

Reader, I didn’t go after the job of a lifetime. After nearly 19 years at Martha Stewart, my boss of six years resigned to join a competitor. I assumed I’d step into her role—the job I had been working towards for years. I was ready, more than qualified. BUT, I didn’t go for it. I didn’t raise my hand. I didn’t tell them there was no better person for the job. I convinced myself to avoid the risk. I let self-doubt sabotage the possibility...questioning my capabilities and thoughts of getting...

5 days ago • 2 min read

Unconventionality

Reader, Seth Godin recently wrote on his blog: “They call it crowd control for a reason. If you’re in a crowd, it’s quite likely someone is trying to control you.” How often have you found yourself blending in, following the well-worn paths of convention simply because it’s comfortable? Seth goes on to say: We must “figure out how to show up in a way that is generous and distinctive.” Being distinct and generous has been driving me since I can remember, yet more often than not, I've been...

12 days ago • 3 min read