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A year-long invitation to lead with intention.

The 1% Better Leadership Challenge is built on a simple idea: Meaningful leadership growth does not require massive change. It requires small, thoughtful shifts made consistently over time.

 

This challenge is not about doing more. It is about being more intentional in how you show up as a leader.

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Whether you lead a team, an organization, a project, or simply yourself, this space exists to support steady, grounded growth throughout the year.

What the 1% Better Challenge Is

Each week of 2026 focuses on one practical leadership practice you can try immediately.
 

These weekly 1% Better tips are:
 

  • Simple and realistic

  • Designed to fit into real leadership life

  • Grounded in lived experience, not theory alone
     

The goal is not perfection.
The goal is progress.
 

Some weeks you may lean in fully.
Some weeks you may simply notice something new.
Both count.

How the Challenge Works

Every Tuesday:
 

  • One 1% Better leadership tip is shared publicly on TikTok

  • The same tip is included in the Undercurrent Strategies newsletter
     

That means the core content is always accessible.
 

This hub exists as a place to:
 

  • Commit to the challenge if you choose

  • Access optional tools and materials

  • Stay grounded in the bigger picture of the year-long journey
     

There is no required pace, no checklist to complete, and no expectation to engage in any particular way.

Two Ways to Participate
Follow Along (This option works well if you prefer to reflect quietly and take what resonates.)

You can follow along casually by:
 

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Commit to the Challenge (Participation remains flexible. You can engage deeply or quietly, depending on your season.)

You can also choose to formally join the 1% Better Leadership Challenge. This is not a subscription. It is simply a way to mark your intention to grow this year.
 

Those who commit may receive occasional extras throughout the year, including:
 

  • Reflection tools and trackers

  • Invitations to free webinars or learning sessions

  • Access to community spaces and conversations

  • Occasional swag or shared experiences

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Access 1% Better Challenge Materials.

This hub will continue to grow throughout the year, so check back often! You do not need to consume everything. Use what supports you and leave the rest.

Printable PDF - 52-week 1% Better Road Map

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Weekly 1% Better Reflection Worksheets

Week 1: Lead with Intention

Week 2: Pause before Reacting

Week 3: Clarify your Values

Week 4: Notice Your Patterns

Week 5: Create Space to Think

Week 6: Practice Active Listening

Week 7: Be Curious

Week 8: Reflect Before You Refine

Week 9: Name What Drains You

Tools & References

Eisenhower Matrix

Inverted Pyramid of Strategic Planning

Commit to the 2026 1% Better Leadership Challenge

A simple way to be more intentional about how you lead this year.


The 1% Better Leadership Challenge is a year-long invitation to focus on small, practical shifts that support thoughtful, grounded leadership.

This form is simply a way to mark your intention and help shape the resources and community elements offered throughout the year. There is no required level of participation. You can engage in ways that fit your season.

As you think about the year ahead, which areas of leadership would you like to be more intentional about?

Select any that resonate. This helps guide the focus of optional tools, conversations, and resources shared with challenge participants.

Would you be interested in optional opportunities to connect with other challenge participants?
Yes, I would like to join a leadership community
Maybe, I am open to learning more
No, I prefer to participate quietly

Thank you for committing to yourself and your growth. Small, intentional choices add up.

You will receive occasional challenge related updates, tools, and invitations throughout the year. You can step in and out at any time.

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