{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 172: Your 2026 Impact &amp; Influence Blueprint","description":"As we prepare to step into 2026, I wanted to offer something more meaningful than predictions or tactics \u2014 a strategic blueprint for building impact and influence in a year that will demand more clarity, not more noise. In this episode, I share what I believe 2026 is really asking of purpose-driven leaders and entrepreneurs. Content will continue to accelerate. AI will make visibility easier than ever. But trust \u2014 real trust \u2014 will become the most valuable currency. This conversation is about how impact and influence work together \u2014 and why you can\u2019t sustain one without the other. I walk you through the three core levers that will shape the brands that thrive in 2026:   Identity &amp;amp; Category of One clarity \u2014 knowing who you are, who you serve, and what you stand for   High-trust visibility \u2014 communicating your thinking, not chasing attention   Strategic connection \u2014 building community, collaboration, and relationships that compound over time   We also explore why 2026 is not a reinvention year, but a realignment year. This is the time to refine what already works, release what no longer fits, and lead with conviction instead of performance. I share the three questions I believe every leader should answer before the year begins \u2014 questions that simplify decision-making, sharpen focus, and anchor strategy in clarity rather than chaos. This episode is not about doing more. It\u2019s about doing what matters. And doing it with intention. If you\u2019re looking to build a brand that earns trust, creates real impact, and leads with purpose in 2026, this conversation is your starting point. &amp;nbsp; Brand for Good Links Learn more about the Category of One Brand program and the Brand Lab monthly membership. Email your thoughts about this episode:&amp;nbsp;connect@prosperforpurpose.com Join the Peerless Brands Facebook community by Prosper for Purpose:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/peerlessbrands Follow me on LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lorraineschuchart\/ Follow Lorraine on Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@lorraineschuchart Follow Prosper for Purpose on Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@prosper4purpose Additional resources from Prosper for Purpose:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.prosperforpurpose.com Episode Link:  https:\/\/theprosperproject.libsyn.com\/website\/episode-172-your-2026-impact-influence-blueprint ","author_name":"Brand for Good","author_url":"https:\/\/prosperforpurpose.com\/prosperproject\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39514820\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39514820"}