Clarity, compassion, and simple strategies to help everyone finish strong. It’s 10 a.m. My workday started 90 minutes ago, and here’s what I’ve accomplished: ✔ dropped the kids off at school✔ answered a holiday-related text from a relative✔ ordered teacher gifts✔ added three things to my to-do list✘ crossed off exactly zero work-related tasks Welcome to December — the month when the mental load doubles, attention spans shrink, and everyone is juggling year-end deadlines with

Teamwork, friendly rivalry, and the hidden strengths that show up when the stakes are sweet. If you’ve ever watched a gingerbread house competition unfold, you know the stakes get very real, very fast. Suddenly, people who were quiet in meetings are engineering load-bearing gumdrop roofs… and the “non-creative” folks are designing architectural masterpieces out of pretzels and icing. But here’s what we love most about these moments: Friendly competition reveals hidden strengt

Why connection, belonging, and shared rituals make better leaders. Every family has a holiday tradition. For my family, it’s bundling up, grabbing hot chocolate, and heading out to see the Santa parade every December — snowflakes, marching bands, twinkling lights, and all. It’s a simple tradition, but it always reminds us of something important: everyone shows up for a reason.  Some come for the atmosphere, some for the music, some for the memories… and some just for the cand

Great leaders don’t just evaluate performance — they evaluate themselves . Before the year closes, take ten minutes and reflect: • What leadership decision had the biggest positive impact?• What moments challenged me — and what did I learn from them?• Where did my team grow the most this year?• What will I do differently in 2026? Reflection creates awareness.Awareness creates better leadership. Give yourself the space to acknowledge growth — your own and your team’s. #Leaders

December isn’t just about wrapping up the year — it’s about shaping the one ahead. Leaders who wait until January to clarify expectations, set priorities, or invest in development start the year already behind. Instead, ask yourself:✔ Where do I want my team on January 15?✔ What clarity can I give them today?✔ Which 1–2 capabilities will determine our early success? Momentum isn’t created in January.It’s created now  — quietly, intentionally, through smart leadership choices.

By early December, fatigue becomes real — even for your strongest performers.Not burnout… but a quiet, accumulating strain. This is where leadership presence matters most. Ask your team:• What’s one task slowing you down right now? • What would help you finish the year feeling supported? • Where can I remove friction? Small check-ins build trust, reduce stress, and give your team permission to be honest. Strong leaders make space.Exceptional leaders listen. #PeopleLeadership