A simple, powerful way to navigate the new year
A simple tool to navigate 2026
Welcome back. I hope it’s been a lovely break.
As you take a big breath and gird your loins for what’s ahead, I wanted to share a simple tool to help navigate what you’re doing. It’s a way to stay connected to the big picture, and to re-orient in times of confusion and stress. (So, if you’re totally free of confusion and stress, 🙂no need to read on.)
Step One
Pen and paper, ready to write. Or, if you’d like something a little more fancy, download the template I’ve prepared just for you.
You can download it here. No sign-up or email or anything required.
Step Two
Sit with these two juicy questions:
What do you want more of this year? And what do you want less of?
You can answer them at various levels. About the projects you’re working on. About the nature of the working relationships you have. About what’s present in your life. About how you’re showing up for the world. About how you’re showing up for yourself. (Consider this an incomplete list, but a good start.)
Step Three
In the moments of stress or confusion or discombobulation, when you’re at a crossroads and not sure what to do, answer this question:
Does this take me closer to or further away from my goal?
It’s simple and nuanced, all at the same time. I find it can often cut through the fog, and I hope it’s helpful for you.
(And no doubt you’ve already figured out that, although I’m presenting this to you as an individual tool, it can work for a bigger picture, strategic, change conversation as well.)
Looking ahead
I’m excited about what’s in store for Change Signal this year. I’ve got more than a few brilliant new guests already “in the can” so I know you’re going to keep enjoying the podcast.
I’m also working on some in-depth playbooks that really dig into this idea of modern change mastery. Those are going to be cool to share with you!.
