The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 316: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Dec 24, 2025
Explore the concept of Janus, the god of transitions, as the host reflects on the past year and anticipates the next. Listeners are encouraged to celebrate achievements, recognize impactful habits, and extract valuable lessons learned. The discussion includes thought-provoking questions designed to highlight meaningful moments and set a primary goal for the upcoming year. Resources for year-end reflections and team discussions are shared, along with an opportunity to join a leadership growth journey.
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Search Party Mix-Up
- Bayan Mutlu accidentally joined a search party looking for himself after wandering into a forest following a night out.
- The mix-up lasted about 30 minutes and went viral, illustrating how reality can produce unexpectedly humorous lessons.
Janus As A Leadership Metaphor
- Janus, the Roman god of transitions, symbolizes looking back and looking forward at gates and doorways.
- January is named for Janus and serves as a natural time for leaders to reflect on endings and beginnings.
Use The Free 'Congruence' Reflection
- Download the free Congruence reflection resource to guide year-end reflection and planning.
- Use it digitally or on paper to reflect on leadership, relationships, faith, health, and lessons from the year.