Lessons to take to 2026💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
Good intentions aren’t a policy. Why it matters at every size: one exception becomes the standard. ✅ 1–10 people: You move fast, but “I’ll allow it” can blur boundaries and strain relationships. ✅11–100 people: Managers start doing things differently, and “fairness” gets questioned. ✅101–1001 people: Inconsistency turns into complaints, turnover, and potential legal exposure. Before you approve “just this once” (early release, extra PTO, schedule changes), ask: 1. Would this be fair if everyone asked? 2. Should this be written down as a simple rule? (Yes/No): Did the holidays reveal something in your business that you want to fix in 2026?