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Episode 31: “The Leadership Tone You Set in January Lasts All Year” with Sierra Collins
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- Branching Out With Sierra
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- Jan 2, 2026
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Summary
January often feels like a fresh start, but for leaders, it is something more powerful than that. It is a tone-setting season. In this episode, Sierra unpacks why starting fast often leads to burnout by spring, how unspoken norms take root early, and what it looks like to lead with intention instead of urgency. This conversation is not about doing less, but about leading smarter and creating momentum that can actually last. If you want this year to feel different, it may not start with new goals. It may start with how you lead in January.