It's time to take stock. For 2025, we're leaving behind endless to-do lists and meetings that should have been emails. Make way for a new version of you, in 10 simple, but not simplistic, resolutions.

Spoiler: They include a lot of letting go.

1. Stop Playing the Savior, and Become a Leader-Coach

If you're always the one dealing with last-minute emergencies, it's time to coach your team to learn how to anticipate and defuse crises on their own. Being a hero isn't about doing everything; it's about inspiring trust and autonomy.

2. Ask the Right Questions

Replace "Why didn't you do..." with "How can we improve this?" or "What do you need to move forward?" Your colleagues aren't the accused, but partners. And the best solutions come from good questions.

2. Adopt an Inspiring Vocabulary

Instead of saying, "I'm overwhelmed," try, "I have motivating challenges to overcome." Language has incredible power: it shapes your energy and influences those around you. Changing your speech is already changing your reality.

4. Focus on personalized recognition

Does Julie love plants? Give her a cactus to celebrate a success. Does Pierre have a passion for coffee? A gift card will please him. Meaningful recognition remains engraved, especially when it's sincere: "Thank you, you avoided real chaos with this quick solution. Well done!"

5. Say NO without feeling guilty, and delegate without monitoring.

A leader can't do everything, and they shouldn't even try. Delegating is a sign of trust, not abandonment. And learning to say no is giving yourself the right to prioritize what really matters and making your "yes" a real choice, not a disguised obligation.

6. Share your successes, but also your struggles

In 2025, we dare to be vulnerable. Your team admires you when you shine, but they really love you when you're human. Show them what's behind the scenes, even when things go wrong, not just the final scene.

7. Applaud progress and make peace with imperfection

A colleague finally masters a tool? Celebrate. Did a mistake slip into a report? Breathe, it's survivable. Accepting imperfection is like enjoying a cake without counting the calories. Your daily life will be lighter (and so will your team's).

8. Prioritize real priorities and take real breaks.

Checking your emails on vacation? No thanks. This year, learn to say "I'll take care of it tomorrow" or never at all. Breaks aren't a luxury; they're your mental recharge.

9. Plan one-on-ones that matter

A real one-on-one isn't just about checking boxes. Take the time to ask, "How are you really doing?" and be willing to listen. These simple moments build strong, lasting connections.

10. Make AI your best ally

ChatGPT and MidJourney aren't just gadgets. In 2025, they'll become your teammates to innovate, automate, and save time. Use them to shine where you're most needed: your human leadership.

In Conclusion

By adopting these resolutions, you won't change completely on January 1st! However, you will take a step towards a more aligned, more inspiring, and, above all, more serene version of yourself. Stick with it, even one resolution will already transform your daily life. And if you adopt them all, get ready to score points (and minds)!