"I love a plan. It's what my career coach (my mom!) always preaches about: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." It's a biblical saying, but it applies to any leader. And while I've already submitted some of my team's plan for 2026, now that things are quieting down, it's the perfect time to shore it up, review the plan, identify areas for improvement, and refine it."
"I'm also taking the time to reflect on my own daily processes and those of my team, looking for areas of opportunity. I plan to make a list of relationships to nurture when everyone inevitably circles back, and identify the partnerships my team and I can strengthen in the new year. And like many industries, journalism is a talent game. It's the perfect time of year to look up and around to notice who I admire."
Personal time off is being postponed to January so the team can spend the holidays with loved ones. The final two weeks of the year are being used to work differently, focusing on intentional preparation for 2026 rather than increased output. Actions include reviewing and refining the team's 2026 plan, auditing daily processes to find opportunities, and listing relationships and partnerships to nurture when work resumes. The period is also used to identify admired peers and build professional connections. The approach emphasizes community and balance, promoting a measured pace instead of sprinting to the year-end finish.
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