We know that most teams don’t suffer from a lack of effort, they suffer from a lack of focus.
There are a lot of shiny things out there, am I right?
People are working hard but not always in the same direction. Working with clients, we have seen what happens in January. The scramble begins: new goals, new direction, new pressure, same old confusion though.
Unfortunately, clarity isn’t something you can find in that January sprint. It doesn’t magically appear on the calendar. It’s something that you need to create before the sprint even begins.
That’s why we’re talking about Strategic Whiteboard Sessions today. Not in January when the chaos is already brewing, but now!
A Whiteboard Session creates:
Shared understanding of goals and priorities
Clear decision-making pathways
Alignment between leadership, ops, revenue, and delivery
A rhythm that turns intention into execution.
It’s not another meeting. It’s the strategy session you can’t afford to miss. It’s the starting point for a year that will actually work.
If you want momentum in January, the time to align is December.
Here’s the small shift for today:
Identify one area where your team consistently gets misaligned (goals, communication, handoffs, expectations to name a few).
Write down why it keeps happening.
Share it with one person who can help you fix it.
Clarity begins when someone says, “Let’s talk about this.”
Today’s Reflection:
If your team could walk into 2026 aligned on one thing, what would make the biggest difference?
If you want to start the year with clarity instead of scrambling right at the start, schedule a Strategic Whiteboard Session. It’s one of the best ways to give your team the structure, focus, and alignment they need to execute with confidence.
More from the Catalyst Countdown Series:
Day 1, Start Before the Start
Day 2, The Power of Presence
Day 3, Clarity Over Chaos
Day 4, Revenue Health Over Hustle