Reflecting Without Regretting
When the year winds down, most leaders face two extremes.
Every leader looks back at the year differently. Some only remember what went well. Others can’t stop replaying what went wrong. Both are missing the point. Reflection isn’t about keeping score; it’s about gaining wisdom.
Reflection without regret is the practice of looking back with honesty and grace. It’s seeing the whole story, the wins that built momentum, and the misses that built character. The goal isn’t to label moments as success or failure, but to understand what they taught you.
Ask Yourself:
What moments this year gave us joy or energy?
What moments drained us, and what did they teach us?
How are we different now because of these experiences?
You don’t need a perfect year to be a growing leader. Learn from what’s behind you so you can lead lighter, wiser, and freer into what’s ahead.
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