As we begin to wrap up 2025 and look toward a new year, it’s a great time to pause, reflect and prepare to move into 2026 with clear intentions for your personal and professional success.
These 10 questions can serve as a valuable framework for reflecting on your past year, both personally and professionally as a leader, and as a helpful planning tool for you to set more meaningful intentions for your new year. You may also want to consider reflecting on some of these questions with your team. Also, consider who and what systems can help support your goals. I have found establishing an accountability partner and setting 15-minute weekly personal check-ins helpful for my own progress.
Cheers to you and a happy, healthy, and intentionally successful new year!
Kathy Gibala, Sr. Vice President, MEDI Leadership
10 Reflective Questions to Wrap Up a Successful 2025 and Kickstart Your 2026
1. Where did I succeed? What were some standout moments? Where did I make a difference? How can this serve as a strong foundation for the new year?
2. Where did I step outside my comfort zone? What did I notice about myself, others? How can I encourage others to try new things?
3. What is an impactful leadership lesson I learned this year? Where do I want to continue to learn/grow as a person/leader in 2026?
4. Who provided support as I worked on my professional and personal goals? How have/will I express my gratitude?
5. What are my top 5 Values? How were they reflected in my leadership? How can I ensure my actions and my calendar better reflect my values in the new year?
6. What 1-3 words best capture my vision or intentions for 2026? What are three key things I will need to do to achieve my vision/intentions? Who can help me?
7. How will I practice self-care and encourage those around me to do the same?
8. What key relationships do I want to build, enhance, repair? What action steps will I take?
9. What mindset do I want to hold for success in the new year? (Are there any stories, beliefs I’m holding that may not be serving me well and, if so, how will I intentionally shift them?)
10. What brings me joy in my personal life and at work? How can I experience more of that in the coming year?
