The Rules to Drop in 2026, and What to Run Instead
Stop running last year’s defaults. Swap “agreeable, reliable, available” for “clear, ownership, focus,” and use a 60-second reset to cut rework and speed decisions.

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Stop running last year’s defaults. Swap “agreeable, reliable, available” for “clear, ownership, focus,” and use a 60-second reset to cut rework and speed decisions.

Start 2026 with a calm, clear plan. Reduce friction, protect focus, and integrate work with life. A simple weekly routine to maximise output without adding hours.

December compresses work and slows decisions. Use outcome-first updates and clean asks to cut meetings, protect focus time, and stop guesswork turning into rework.

Busy leaders report tasks, not movement. That fuels meetings, delays, and missed decisions. Use outcome-first updates and a 10-minute decision stand-up to lift throughput.