Monthly Archives: January 2026

As a leader, you set expectations for individuals and for your team. Therefore, you own execution. What I have found to be true is that people buy into the leader first, before they buy into the vision or the mission. As we enter a new year, now may be a good time to assess how well you are equipping your people to execute. Consider asking yourself: Have I truly connected with them as individuals? Do I understand the challenges they may be facing and the opportunities they want to pursue? When we meet, am I fully present? Am I really listening—without distractions? Have I set them up for success with the right tools and resources? Do I have a consistent [...]

2026 is here. I want to wish the Leader’s Lab community all of God’s blessings in the New Year. Health, happiness, peace, and prosperity. Yes, it is that time of year when most of us make New Year's resolutions. Usually, there is more than one change or improvement we would like to make. However, as you know, there is enough data there to support the claim that “it won’t last past March”. I plead guilty many times. This year, I would like to challenge all of our Leader’s Lab community to a slightly different approach to New Year's resolutions. Let’s make it singular this year. As you think about your leadership, ask yourself, Is there just ONE area I should [...]