Each January brings a familiar shift — from “New Year, New You” hype to organizations being reminded they need to focus less on putting out fires and getting more strategic about fireproofing.

They’ve finally had a chance to breathe over the holidays, maybe reflect a little, and now they’re ready to plan.

It’s the time when boards, leadership teams, businesses, and community groups once again vow to pull everyone together, get aligned, and map out the future.

And they’re not wrong. Getting people in the same room—real or virtual—to talk about direction, priorities, and… More Posted on 12-31-25