How Leaders Lead with David Novak #272: 5 ideas to lead with more clarity in 2026
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Jan 1, 2026 Kickstart 2026 with intentional leadership practices! Discover five key strategies to lead with clarity, including the insightful three-by-five card exercise to self-assess and improve. Learn how to effectively communicate your organization's realities, plan for consistent recognition, and develop a coaching plan for growth. David emphasizes the importance of process and discipline while making sure to have fun along the way. Get ready to focus on the right things this year!
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Three-By-Five Leadership Card
- Do the three-by-five exercise: write who you are today as a leader and how you can be more effective tomorrow.
- Post the card somewhere visible so it constantly reminds you of how you want to show up.
Define Organizational Reality
- Define the organizational realities you face so your team understands the challenges ahead.
- Focus on the most critical realities to know what you need to address to grow the business.
Three Realities To Clarify
- Define three core realities: financial, customer, and team-member realities to get a full picture.
- Use those realities to prioritize what the organization must address to be successful.