Resolutions for Building Connection and Purposeful Action

With the new year underway and January 2 upon us, now is a powerful opportunity to set intentions for the year ahead. It is the perfect moment to consider how we want to show up in our professional and personal lives moving forward.

This isn't about setting rigid goals or chasing productivity for the sake of metrics. Instead, I would like to invite you to focus on building and maintaining connection and purposeful action. These are the drivers that lead to what I call The People Dividend. The dividend is the immense value we unlock when we prioritize authentic human interaction and meaningful work. In the AI era, this dividend approach will distinguish extraordinary organizational performance.

Here are ten resolutions to guide your journey into the new year. I hope you find them helpful, meaningful, and inspiring as you chart your path forward.

10 Resolutions for Intentional Leadership and Living

1. Act with intention. Make sure every decision and action reflects what truly matters to you. Avoid the autopilot trap; instead, choose your path with awareness.
2. Lead with honesty. Stay true to your values, even when it is tough. Authentic leadership requires the courage to be consistent, regardless of the pressure to conform.
3. Speak honestly with care. Be truthful, while remaining thoughtful and empathetic. Radical candor is not an excuse for cruelty; it is an opportunity to build trust through clarity and kindness.
4. Embrace imperfection. See flaws as chances for growth and connection. Perfection is a barrier to intimacy and innovation, while vulnerability invites collaboration.
5. Welcome change with curiosity. View challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. When we replace fear with curiosity, the unknown becomes a landscape of possibility rather than a threat.
6. Let go of what no longer benefits you. Release habits and mindsets that hold you back. Growth often requires shedding old skins to make room for new capabilities.
7. Show up intentionally. Be fully engaged in every moment, with focus and clarity. Presence is one of the most valuable gifts you can offer your team and your loved ones.
8. Prioritize what matters most. Focus on meaningful work and relationships, not distractions. Essentialism enables us to make the greatest contribution to what truly matters.
9. Take brave steps. Push outside your comfort zone to create lasting impact. Comfort is rarely where change happens; courage is the currency of progress.
10. Create harmony. Ensure your actions reflect your deepest values and purpose. Seek alignment between who you are and what you do.

Moving Forward with Purpose

As we begin this new year, I encourage you to reflect on these resolutions. You don't need to adopt all of them at once. Choose one or two that resonate most deeply with where you are right now.

How might "speaking honestly with care" transform your next difficult conversation? How could "embracing imperfection" change the way you lead your team through a failure?

Small, intentional steps can lead to profound connections and meaningful progress. Thank you for being part of this community and for your commitment to creating a better, more connected world.

What are you committing to for the year ahead? Let me know in the comments.

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