The Momentum Movement

Quitter’s Day Is a Trap: Here’s What Leaders Do Instead

By January 19, 80% of people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. But most high performers aren’t watching the dates…. They’re doing this instead. I think “Quitters Day” is a psyop. Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I believe they coined January 19th “Quitters Day” to make the majority of Americans feel inadequate when it comes to reaching their goals. “If I’ve fallen off already, I must be a failure. Why bother trying?” When in reality, 19 days isn’t eve

Chase Livingston

1 day ago6 min read

Why The Best Leaders Start With A Laugh

Leadership isn’t a joke… but this is hilarious ! Late one evening, when everyone had left the office, a young executive was headed to the elevator when he noticed the CEO with a sheet of paper in his hand staring at the paper shredder. “Listen,” the CEO said, “this is an important document, and my secretary has gone for the evening. Do you know how to work this thing?” “Of course,” the executive said, taking it from his hand. He turned the machine on and slid the paper in.

Chase Livingston

5 days ago4 min read

Why the Best Leaders Enter 2026 With Emotional Discipline

“Dinner next Wednesday night. I’ll be there.” I was eager to meet with the stakeholders to discuss goals for the new year, the new direction, and ideas for growth. I had many ideas, things I needed clarity on, and general excitement about the future. The day of the meeting came… But the meeting didn’t happen. I’m not sure if they forgot. If I got the time wrong. Or if there was a miscommunication. But I… was MAD . Why would they bail on me? How could they dis

Chase Livingston

5 days ago3 min read

How an Award Show For Your Team Can Increase Retention (and may be the most fun you've had all year)

For all my millennial friends, no TV character shaped our view of workplace culture more than Michael Scott . One moment that still makes me laugh is when he drags the team to Chili’s for an awards show: The Dundees . Some of the awards were: Hottest in the office Whitest sneakers Longest engagement Were the awards ridiculous? Yes. Were some of them borderline insulting? Also yes. Yet a few things happened: Employees still showed up People laughed They felt

Chase Livingston

5 days ago3 min read

I Stole This Wellness Strategy From a Comedy Club

“Here’s your popcorn. Enjoy the show!” I said to a couple in their 30s as I handed over their snacks, then watched them disappear behind the dark red curtain into Austin’s ColdTowne Theatre. It smelled like Lonestar beer. The seats were folding chairs. And the stage? A black box where comedians either crushed… or crashed and burned. I was an intern working the counter to pay for improv classes while I was in college. And somewhere between studying, paying bills, a

Chase Livingston

5 days ago5 min read

How I Overcame The “Gen-Z Stare” and Other Leadership Lessons From The Coffee Shop

Imagine being hired to move an organization forward, only to have twenty-something-year-old baristas transform your entire perspective on leadership. In February, I stepped into a new role at Local Habit Coffee Company as an “Owner Rep.” In simple terms, I represent the company and oversee business development, marketing, community outreach, and leadership. What I didn’t realize was I, a 34-year-old millennial, would be walking into a fast-paced third-wave coffee shop gen

Chase Livingston

6 days ago4 min read

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The Momentum Movement Blog shares leadership insights, mindset strategies, and practical lessons on growth, discipline, and purpose. Content is designed for students, educators, event planners, and leaders seeking meaningful transformation—not surface-level motivation.

Topics include student leadership, school assemblies, keynote speaking, personal development, and building confidence through action.

Chase Livingston is a teen leadership keynote speaker and student motivational speaker who delivers high-energy, transformational experiences for schools, conferences, and student leadership events. His work focuses on helping students build confidence, character, discipline, and purpose through practical leadership principles and real-world application.

If you’re an educator, administrator, or event planner looking to create a meaningful experience that goes beyond motivation and drives real change, Chase’s keynotes and assemblies are designed to meet that need.

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