About this episode
Noah Kagan reflects on the lessons learned from 2025 and discusses the evolving nature of leadership as he prepares for 2026.
It's New Year's Eve, and I've been taking stock of everything 2025 threw my way and what I want 2026 to look like. There were plenty of ups and downs, but what didn't work has forced me to rethink how I lead. In this episode, I talk honestly about what's changing at AppSumo, what I've learned by getting closer to the work again, and why leadership right now looks very different than it did. In this conversation you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: Setting goals that actually change your behavior Going easier on yourself when things don't work out Resetting direction when you've drifted Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way. My book Million Dollar Weekend is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start something without overthinking it. I break the process down into simple steps you can actually do in a weekend. I also send emails with my unfiltered thoughts on business, money, and life. People seem to like them. You can sign up at noahkagan.com and join 350k+ readers getting the good stuff each month.
People in this episode
Host: Noah Kagan
Topics covered
- leadership
- goal setting
- self-improvement
- entrepreneurship
- business strategy
Keywords
- leadership
- 2026
- AppSumo
- goal setting
- entrepreneurship
- self-reflection
- business
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AppSumo
Books & works: Million Dollar Weekend
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