January is here, and for many leaders, momentum feels just out of reach. In this episode, President and CEO Jim Ponder and CIO Kelly Mayberry dive into why January is the most critical month for leadership success and why losing it means losing a quarter of your year.
Jim and Kelly break down the P.A.C.E.™ framework (Performance, Alignment, Clarity, Execution) and share actionable strategies for resetting after the holidays, including setting your top 3 non-negotiable priorities, running meetings that actually matter (and avoiding ones that don’t), creating clarity and alignment across your entire organization, and the power of investing in your people from day one.
They also explore the , a tool built over 19 years to help leaders align teams, set meaningful goals, and build high-performance cultures without the chaos.
If December got away from you or if you’re still finding your footing in the new year, this episode is your reset button. It’s never too late to pause, get clear, and show up with purpose.
Key Takeaway: January isn’t about catching up, it’s about showing up. Choose one priority this week that moves you toward clarity and alignment.
