Pause Before You Plan - 90 Minute End of Year Review

Don't Rush into the New Year

Start the New Year Right: Take 90 Minutes to Reflect Before You Plan

As leaders, we often rush into the new year with fresh goals and high ambitions. But what if, in our haste, we’re leaving behind valuable lessons, unresolved growth, or the clarity we need to move forward?

Wise leaders don’t just plan forward—they reflect backward.

For the last three years, I’ve set aside Christmas evening—after my family has gone to bed—for personal reflection. This quiet moment creates the white space I need to process the year, learn from my experiences, and start planning for the next season with purpose. From December 26 to 31, I use these insights to build my vision for the new year.

To help you integrate your experiences, I’ve created the 90-Minute End-of-Year Review. This process is simple but powerful—a tool I’ve used with church leaders, executives, and personally to bring clarity and alignment. Several C-Suite clients have already captured transformative insights using this review.

Here’s how i…