Most People Waste December, Here’s What We Do Instead

16 Dec

Show Notes

December tends to push business owners into survival mode, racing to meet deadlines, juggling team pressure, and collapsing into the holidays exhausted.

But what if you could make December the most strategic month of the year?

In this episode, Mark and Caroline reveal how smart couples in business turn December into a clarity driven reset. You’ll learn how to cut the noise that burned your time this year, identify what actually moved the needle, and walk into January with a plan you can implement, not one you’re scrambling to create.

They’ll unpack how to reconnect with your vision, realign your team, reset your leadership energy, and make confident calls about what you're not taking into 2026. Most importantly, you’ll discover the simple shift that helps you show up with more presence, at home and in the business so your life informs the business, not the other way around.

If you’re ready to reclaim your time, sharpen your focus, strengthen your team, and walk into the new year with clarity and momentum, this conversation is the perfect reset.

In today's podcast, Mark explores:

00:25 - Why December is your most strategic month of the year
01:06 - Why resolutions fail and what to do before January instead
02:11 - How to review what worked, what didn’t, and where your team needs support
02:52 - The power of using December to work on the business, not in it
03:36 - How to identify what truly moved the needle
04:13 - What drained your time, profit, energy, and culture
05:33 - Why presence matters more than hours when it comes to family and leadership
06:52 - How to build your 2026 “Not-To-Do List”
08:12 - How December strengthens team culture
08:46 - Five essential questions to reset your direction
12:38 - The one question that can change your entire 2026

Quotes

“December is a great opportunity to reset, clarify, and get ready for January so that when you and the team are back on board, you can actually have an implementation session.” — Mark Creedon

“December is a great month to review what worked and what didn’t, and then use that information to shape 2026.” — Mark Creedon

“If all of that seems too much, just pick one question: What is one thing that you will not take into 2026?” — Mark Creedon

“December gives you the ability to reset and tweak what needs to be tweaked.” — Caroline Creedon

“Your energy is going to diminish down through the culture of your team.” — Caroline Creedon

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