EFBC Member President’s Message:

Joel Spencer on Intention

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to the second installment of the President’s Message.

Last month, I talked about momentum—how we build energy, surround ourselves with the right people, and create forward movement in our leadership and our lives.

This month, I want to shift gears and talk about something just as important: intention. Momentum gets us going, intention keeps us headed in the right direction. And the reality is, staying intentional as a leader can be hard. There’s always a fire to put out, meetings to run, and hard decisions that we have to make. It’s easy to stay busy and somehow still feel like we’re drifting.

But when we pause, even briefly, we create space to think. For me, that pause often comes through something simple called the clarity break, which is just dedicated time to step away from the noise and reconnect with what matters most.

We’ve all had those moments where clarity hits during some downtime. Maybe it’s on a drive, sitting with a cup of coffee, or just walking without distractions. These moments can be rare if we don’t make time for them, and it can be hard to carve out that time consistently, yet they lead to important discoveries and direction as leaders.

That small investment of time helps me refocus and lead with greater purpose in my business.

So this month, I want to challenge all of us:

• don’t just move,

• take a break and ask yourself, why am I doing this?

• What outcome do I really want?

• And how do I show up in the process?

The EFBC is here to support that kind of leadership. We’re a community where leaders think more clearly, connect more deeply, and lead more intentionally.

So let’s keep building momentum, let’s keep leading with intention, and let’s keep showing up for ourselves and each other.

Thank you for being part of this community, and I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Have a good day.

Joel Spencer
EFBC President 2025-2026