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As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to embrace a powerful leadership practice: the “one-word focus” exercise. Instead of diving straight into planning for next year, take a moment to reflect on this question: “If I could focus on one word to guide my leadership in the coming year, what would it be?”
This week, challenge yourself and your team to identify your one word. It might be clarity, connection, growth, or something entirely personal to your journey. Write it down, share it with your team, and let it become your North Star for decisions, priorities, and behaviors in the year ahead. A single word can provide clarity and intention that drives meaningful action.
This Week’s Posts We Love
LinkedIn Spotlight by Marco Franzoni
This week’s spotlight goes to a post from Marco Franzoni. His reminder that doubt—not failure—is what holds us back is something so many leaders quietly wrestle with. I especially loved his call to start messy and let confidence be something we build through action, not something we wait for. I’m curious—what part of this message resonated most with you?
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Podcast Spotlight: FranklinCovey on Leadership, “Bringing Trust Back to the Center of Work”
This week’s podcast spotlight features Minda Harts on the FranklinCovey on Leadership podcast. Minda breaks down the seven trust languages and shows how transparency, acknowledgment, and consistent follow-through shape whether teams feel safe enough to contribute their best work. She also names the hard stuff: power dynamics, expectation gaps, and the influence middle managers quietly hold in every culture. If you’re looking to strengthen trust on your team, this episode is worth every minute.
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Book of the Week
How To Set Goals and Keep Them by Scott Kirshner, M.Ed.
This week’s book choice, How To Set Goals and Keep Them by Scott Kirshner, offers a straightforward, practical guide to creating and achieving meaningful goals. Focused on actionable steps and avoiding overwhelming theory, this book uses methods like S.M.A.R.T. goals and thought-stopping techniques to keep readers motivated and on track. It’s an excellent resource for leaders ready to overcome setbacks, stay disciplined, and reach their full potential.
Must-Read Article of the Week
“Wealth, narcissism, and leadership” by Stéphane Côté
This article takes a hard look at how wealth and success can feed narcissistic tendencies in leaders, sometimes causing real damage to organizations. It underscores the critical role of self-awareness and humility in preventing power from going to our heads. You’ll walk away seeing the importance of staying grounded as you grow and succeed.
From the CARE to Lead® Archives
Uncover Your Leadership Blindspots– Here’s How
Every leader has blind spots—those surprising moments of feedback that make us pause and think, Wait…is that really me? This week’s archived blog breaks down a simple four-step roadmap to uncover the hidden habits that may be holding us back. It also includes a quick quiz to help you spot your own patterns with honesty and curiosity. If you’re ready for a little self-discovery, this one’s worth revisiting.
Closing Thoughts
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Thank you for being part of our leadership community. We’re dedicated to helping you lead with Clarity, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Engagement. Until next week, keep raising the bar on your leadership journey!
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