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Real strategic planning starts now. January is the quick sprint out of the holiday fog. But February — where winter still lingers, and Q1 feels like it’ll never warm up — is where real strategic planning happens. It’s when teams are ready to turn intentions into commitments. This is the month to revisit performance conversations, calibrate goals, and co-create development plans that people actually believe in. Create clarity around priorities, milestones, and how success will

Kindness isn’t soft — it’s strategic. When we think of February, it might conjure hearts and flowers, but appreciation at work doesn’t have to be cheesy to be powerful. In fact, the dates around Valentine’s Day  and Random Acts of Kindness Day  are great reminders that simple, sincere recognition can be a strategic leadership practice. In challenging environments — where goals are tight and the weather seems endless — small expressions of appreciation matter. A handwritten no

Health isn’t just a personal priority — it’s part of how we care for our teams. February is annually recognized across Canada as Heart Month  — a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and what we can do to strengthen our hearts and our habits. As leaders navigating fast-paced, high-demand environments, this month is a timely reminder that sustainable performance starts with people who are well — physically, mentally, and energetically. Leadership isn’t just abou

Use the quiet months to invest in training and capability development. The truth is, January and February can be some of the best months of the year for professional growth. The phones are a little quieter. The travel slows down. Customers aren’t yet demanding end-of-quarter miracles. The outside world is frozen, but inside organizations there’s room to breathe — if we’re smart about it. Booking training, coaching, or development programs early in the year gives people someth

Help teams build confidence through achievable first-quarter goals. In many northern cities, late January has a way of making everyone feel like winter will never end. The pace is slow, the days are short, and Q1 goals can feel abstract — especially if nothing tangible has landed yet. This is where clarity matters. When leaders help teams set goals that are achievable early in the year, it gives people something to push toward while the world outside feels frozen in place. Th