How Leaders Lead with David Novak · 2026-01-01 · 12 min · 2,360 words

#272: 5 ideas to lead with more clarity in 2026

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I created vehicles that would allow me to communicate and inspire people throughout the year. Every leader should do that. Welcome to another episode of How Leaders Lead and Happy New Year's, everybody. David, it's January 1st. I know you love the beginning of the new year.

How are you feeling about 2026? Happy New Year, Kula. I'm feeling great. 2025 was awesome. 2026 is going to be even better.

I believe it. I believe it. You know, as we head into the new year, there's always a lot of noise around resolutions and fresh starts and big goals. And a lot of time, David, leaders feel this pressure to come in really hot back from the holidays, to move faster, to push harder, to set bigger goals. Like they have this kind of energy about them that's like, let's go, let's go, let's go.

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