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The small moments deciding your 2026

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hello Reader,
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As we head into 2026, many of you are planning your next career move - a promotion, a new role, maybe a complete reset.

But here's what many people can easily miss: Your professional reputation isn't being built in the moments you think it is.

It's not just your polished presentations or well-crafted emails that define you. It's how you treat the receptionist when you're stressed. It's how you respond when help is offered. It's whether you acknowledge people in the elevator or the hallway.

These unconscious moments? They're deciding your 2026 right now.

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Take this content to heart before the holidays - it might just give you the tools you need for your future success.

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Final Thought

The small moments matter more than you think. How you show up when no one's watching, how you treat people when you're stressed, how you navigate the unscripted moments - these are the true measures of your professional character.

As we close out 2025 and head into a new year, I'm challenging you to pay attention to those moments. They're quietly building the reputation that will carry you through 2026 and beyond.

Warm regards, and happy holidays!!

Trina Boos
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Founder & CEO
Boost Academy of Excellence
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