Most leaders jump into a new year without fixing last year’s leadership patterns. In this episode, Chris unpacks five essential team conversations to have before you plan 2026.<br /><br /><b>Timestamps:</b><br />00:00:45 – 600th Next-Level Life<br />00:04:16 – Wins mean more when the team understands them<br />00:12:55 – Own the misses—together, not in silos<br />00:18:14 – Check the leadership culture—not just the to-do list<br />00:22:49 – Systems reflect trust in your team’s ideas<br />00:28:13 – Decide what not to bring into 2026<br />00:31:17 – Action steps: Block time for team reflection<br />00:32:00 – Additional resources for deeper growth<br />00:32:41 – Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event: Launch pricing ends Dec 31<br /><br />🎟️ Grab your ticket for our 2026 Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event at <a href="https://www.chrislocurto.com/liveevent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>chrislocurto.com/liveevent</b></a><br /> before launch pricing ends December 31!<br />