JANUARY 2026

Happy 2026! As we enter a new year, many of us naturally reflect on the year behind us and consider what we want to carry forward or begin anew.

As many of you know, I’m passionate about organizational culture. Healthy team culture always starts with healthy leaders, including you. When leaders are unwell, businesses, branches, divisions, and teams suffer, often in ways that ripple far beyond what we initially expect.

So as we begin this new year, I want to ask a simple but important question.

How are you?

Not just “good” or “fine,” but truly, how is your spirit?

What in your life might need a bit of pruning, tending, or even renovation?

You are worth being well.

A great 2026 for your team starts with you being well.

Here are three practical things to consider as you begin the year:

Take a Personal Retreat

If you feel like you are on a never-ending hamster wheel, taking a day or even a weekend in January to step away can be powerful. If you are able, turn off your devices. Bring a journal. Reflect on your goals and dreams for the year. Consider what is going well and what needs attention.

Focus on Hydration

This may sound simple, but many of us walk around chronically dehydrated, which adds unnecessary stress to our bodies. I feel noticeably better when I am intentional about drinking enough water and electrolytes. Water is a precious commodity here in Colorado, so drink up!

Practice a Random Act of Kindness

If you are feeling low or discouraged, doing something kind for someone else is often the fastest way to lift your own spirit. You can never go wrong with generosity.

I am truly honored to serve as your ALCC President this year. I would love to hear from you and learn how ALCC can better serve you. Please feel free to reach out anytime at [email protected], or grab lunch or coffee with me during ProGreen.

Speaking of ProGreen, don’t forget to get signed up soon. It’s always a great opportunity for networking, learning, and investing in your teams.

Lastly, you will be hearing much more about this in the coming weeks, but ColoradoScaping officially launches this year -- the online training is planned to launch at ProGreen EXPO -- and I could not be more excited. Stay tuned for more updates soon! 

Here’s to a healthy, grounded, and successful 2026,

- Ben Fisk 

Owner, Fisk Lawnscapes
ALCC Board President