# Identity First: Your Key to Greater Success in 2026

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Podcast: [Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314)
Published: 2025-12-29T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scaling-new-heights.captivate.fm/episode/identity-first-your-key-to-greater-success-in-2026
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## Resource

In this final episode of the year of Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers addresses the common pitfalls that leaders face when setting new year goals and intentions. He emphasizes that while good intentions are common, it is a shift in mindset that truly leads to changes in behaviour and outcomes. Sellers outlines the five limiting mindsets that should be left behind as we move into 2026 and introduces five foundational mindsets to adopt for successful leadership. The episode encourages leaders to focus on developing a sense of identity and commitment, consistent behavior, and accountability to achieve meaningful change in the new year. Listeners are invited to reflect on who they need to become to achieve desired outcomes and to approach the new year with intentionality and purpose. 00:00 Introduction and New Year Reflections 00:42 The Importance of Mindset 01:59 Mindsets to Leave Behind 03:26 Adopting New Mindsets 04:46 A Question for the New Year 05:57 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes More resources: Connect with Nick on LinkedIn Schedule a free discovery call Subscribe to monthly motivation newsletter #ExecutiveCoaching #Leadership #LeadershipPodcast #PeopleFirstLeadership #Calm Leadership #ScalingNewHeights

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