It's my tradition this time each year to turn inward and reflect on what this year has meant for Penney Leadership and for me. I find it meaningful to look back and remember the neat things I got to do, the wonderful people I got to coach and collaborate with, and the things I learned. I put together a little report to share with you.

It's the end of the year, which means it's time to brace yourself for an onslaught of pressure to capture and brag about what you accomplished in 2024 (if it hasn't been hitting your LinkedIn feed already). Here’s how to take a meaningful pause and look back at what you actually did and how it actually made you feel this year—the highlights and lowlights, the growth, and the lessons learned.