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December 27, 2024

My Words to Live By

Category: Senior Living

Author: John McAninch, Executive Director

Each year, I select a Word of the Year to guide my personal and professional intentions. As the Executive Director at Vitalia Montrose in Copley, Ohio, the start of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to reset, refocus, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Reflecting on 2024, I’m truly amazed at how much my Word of the Year influenced my growth and leadership journey.

2024: A Year of Accountability

My Word of the Year for 2024 was accountability. This focus shaped my decisions, relationships, and personal growth throughout the year. By prioritizing accountability, I built stronger relationships with department heads, fostering collaboration and trust. This strengthened our ability to make better business decisions and enhanced team productivity across the board.

Embracing accountability also helped me grow as a leader. It encouraged me to take responsibility for my actions while inspiring the team to do the same. This shared commitment created a culture of trust, reliability, and teamwork within our community.

Lessons to Build On

The lessons from accountability will continue to guide my approach in 2025. Having established a foundation of responsibility, the next step is to sustain progress and ensure we remain on the right path.

Two individuals smiling warmly for the camera. The woman wears glasses and a gradient cardigan, and the man, with a beard, wears a black shirt with 'BE KIND' written on it.

2025: Embracing Consistency

As I look ahead to 2025, my Word of the Year is consistency. This word reflects the importance of maintaining steady progress in leadership, team dynamics, and community success. Consistency will help solidify the gains made in 2024, ensuring we continue to grow and thrive together.

Consistency represents more than just routine—it’s about building trust through reliable actions, fostering stability, and creating an environment where both residents and team members can excel. By staying consistent, we can achieve our long-term goals while reinforcing a culture of dependability and support.

A table comparing the themes "Accountability" for 2024 and "Consistency" for 2025, highlighting differences in focus, approach, personal growth, professional goals, and challenges.

Reflect and Choose Your Word

As 2025 approaches, I reflect on the valuable lessons of 2024 and step confidently into a new chapter guided by consistency. Choosing a Word of the Year isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about setting a clear intention and remaining open to the journey it inspires.

What will your Word of the Year be for 2025? Here’s to a year filled with purpose, progress, and meaningful moments. If you’re ready to thrive in a supportive and consistent environment, consider joining us at Vitalia Montrose.

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VITALIA® Montrose in Copley, OH offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near Cleveland Clinic with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Mud Run Golf Course and Driving Range, Summit Mall, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Summit County Metro Park, Stan Hywet, and Hale Farm.

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