The New Crop: Issue #92
reflecting on your year + "what makes an effective executive"
What’s in this issue:
💭 Thought: Reflecting on your year
😆 Today’s Laugh
💭 Today’s Thought
Last week, I talked about the importance of intentionally looking ahead and planning for your week.
The same goes for your year.
With 2025 upon us, unless you take time to pause and reflect — on the year that was and the year that’s to come — it can feel like you’re running one marathon after another.
And even the best runners need to recover between races.
I invite you to find a calm, quiet space and reflect on the prompts below.
🎉 Reflecting on 2024
The best decision I made was…
The biggest lesson I learned was…
The most fun I had was…
The three people who influenced me the most were…
The three people I influenced the most were…
The opportunities I missed were…
I’m most proud of…
🌅 Looking ahead to 2025
Three things I am ready to let go of are…
Three things I will love about myself are…
The three things I most want to achieve are…
The three people I will rely on in tough times are…
Three things I will find the courage to say “no” to are…
This year, I will draw the most energy from…
This year, I advise myself to…
🖊️ Today’s Reflection
If you’re new to journaling, I highly encourage you to read Nancy Adler’s article: Want to be an outstanding leader? Keep a journal.
If the prompts above don’t suit you, here are a few others. :)
What am I tolerating at work? How about at home?
When I’m at my best, how would I describe myself?
📚 Today’s Read
What Makes an Effective Executive
This timeless article by Peter Drucker offers up 8 essential practices for leadership at any level in an organization. Click here to read more. Which practices are you currently honoring, and which do you want to dial up in 2025?
See you again on January 9th, and Happy New Year! 🍾
xo,
Anne