In this episode of The Other 99%, Lisa Duck and Susan Larimer discuss how to prepare your business for 2026 by focusing on your mission, vision, and a guiding word for the year. They emphasize the importance of reflecting on past successes and failures to set clear goals, crafting a mission statement that aligns with your business values, and envisioning what you want your business to look like by the end of the year. The hosts also encourage listeners to choose a word that will guide them throughout the year, ensuring that all elements align for a successful 2026.

Takeaways:

• Focus on your mission, vision, and word for 2026.
• Reflect on past successes and failures to inform future goals.
• Craft a mission statement that empowers your business direction.
• Envision what you want your business to look like by December 31, 2026.
• Choose a guiding word that resonates with your goals for the year.
• Use tools like ChatGPT to help formulate your mission and vision.
• Ensure your mission, vision, and word align with each other.
• Set big goals that may extend beyond the year 2026.
• Planning is essential for business growth and success.
• Share your mission, vision, and word with an accountability partner.

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