This one’s hands-on! Grab your planner, Google Calendar, or wall calendar because we’re mapping out every single major date, goal, and event for 2026. From one-on-ones and education days to retreats, content days, and (yes!) your own vacations, this episode will help you build the kind of rhythm and structure your team needs to thrive.

If it’s not on the calendar… it’s not happening! Let’s plan smarter, lead intentionally, and set your year up for success.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

1. Why Planning Now Matters
Stop leading in reactive mode, leadership is intentional. Learn how early planning shapes your energy, confidence, and clarity all year long.

2. How to Organize & Communicate Your Calendar
From Google Calendar to Slack or Facebook Groups, get a simple system to keep your team aligned and accountable.

3. What to Schedule for 2026

• One-on-Ones & Assistant Classes

• Team Retreats & Photoshoots

• Education Days & PK Classes

• Leadership “Train-the-Trainer” Events

• Promotions, Recruitment, and Gratitude Fridays

• Vacations + Financial Review Days (yes, both!)

4. How to Lead Proactively
Plan now so your team always knows what’s coming next. When your year is organized, your culture thrives.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• One-on-One Framework: https://lg-education.kit.com/34c2734255 

• Photoshoot Inspo Folder:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-gtqkkVV-eff4CADOaUp4Jzi2pq7C84E?usp=sharing 

• Pinterest Boards for Photoshoot Ideas:
  #1- https://pin.it/6kHPbeNRv 

  #2- https://pin.it/5lwIil9qh 

   #3- https://pin.it/7acGydQl6

• Team Retreats Episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-with-lacey/id1680369235?i=1000665041550 

• Train-the-Trainer Episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-with-lacey/id1680369235?i=1000624382657

• Train-the-Trainer Guide:   https://lg-education.kit.com/4ccedb98dc

  
  

Pour a coffee (or glass of wine 😉), open your calendar, and block out your entire year. Your future self will thank you.

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