Let me be clear about something right up front. The number changing from 2025 to 2026 doesn't magically transform anything. January 1st is just another day. The sun will come up the same way it did on December 31st. You'll wake up as the same person with the same life and the same challenges. The calendar switching doesn't create a fresh start. YOU create the fresh start. The calendar just gives us the kick in the pants to do it.

But here's what I've been thinking about: gratitude in leadership isn't a once-a-year, around-the-table exercise. It's a daily practice that either strengthens your team or, when done poorly or not at all, slowly erodes the foundation you're trying to build. And before you roll your eyes thinking this is going to be some fluffy feel-good post about participation trophies and everyone getting a gold star, stick with me. Because I'm going to tell you about the time gratitude l

"Here's what I've learned after nearly two decades in my job and countless conversations with other leaders: imposter syndrome isn't a character flaw or evidence that you're actually unqualified."

Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to successful change isn't the people who openly resist it. It's the people who are most excited about it.

Sometimes the biggest barrier to organizational change isn't your team's resistance, it's your own reluctance to change as a leader.

When you stop trying to fit square pegs into round holes, everyone performs better.

How you start your day sets the tone for the day. Your perspective in life makes the difference.