January 2026 Management Minute
CONTINUOUS LEARNING5 Career Strategies for the New Year
by Korn Ferry Institute This Week in Leadership
A tough job market doesn’t mean your career has to stall – there are practical ways to build momentum even when hiring slows. Whether you’re staying put or planning your next move, this article in This Week in Leadership by Korn Ferry Institute presents practical ideas that can help you create opportunity, despite uncertainty.
PERSONAL GROWTHThe Strategic Value of a Pause
by Darrah Brusteindarrah.co
We tend to treat pauses as setbacks, but maybe we need to reframe the “pause” as a powerful leadership and life strategy instead. Author Darrah Brustein explores how slowing down can create clarity, reveal patterns you can’t see in motion, and help you to course-correct before burnout or misalignment take hold.
CONTINUOUS LEARNINGA Neuroscientist’s 5-Step Plan to Upgrade your Brain
by Jessica StillmanFast Company Daily
In a recent Fast Company Daily article, Tracy Brower explains why work-life balance truly drives a sense of fulfillment. She outlines how realistic expectations, personal strengths, meaningful activities, supportive relationships, and small daily gratitude practices can help create a life that feels grounded, rewarding, and far less overwhelming.
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