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Time to brush the glitter out of your eyes and get back in the driver’s seat. The morning delivers a clean shot of courage; so use it to sketch out the bold, strategic moves you’re ready to make in 2026.

As 2026 begins, WBN reflects on a year of proof, thanks the community that made it possible, and looks ahead to what comes next in citizen-powered journalism.

2026 won’t reward leaders who consume more information. It will reward those who interpret faster, decide more clearly, and act with clarity, while others hesitate.

Leah’s Holiday Note: Emotions linger today as people straddle celebration and reality. Lead interactions with patience, keep expectations light, and remember, everyone’s easing into the year at their own pace.

If you’re reading this with one eye on the clock and the other on a half-empty to-do list, congratulations. You survived the holidays, your patience was tested, your schedule was stretched, and your emotions probably clocked some overtime. And no, you didn’t go through all of that for nothing.

2026 won’t reward louder businesses—only clearer ones. The Daily Signal launches to help leaders replace noise with clarity for daily decisions.

This is where planning gets honest, and honesty is expensive, but worth it.  Start with the most important question first: What don’t I want in my life this year?  Name the habits, obligations, relationships, or thought patterns that quietly drain your energy and dilute your ambition....

Five major consumer and cultural shifts are already influencing how people create, consume, and compete. This breakdown summarizes the trends Gary Vaynerchuk believes will define 2026—and where attention is moving next.