Welcome back to Cardcast! Today, we’re going to be talking about The Good News About Good News.

When I start a meeting, I always begin with good news, and I insist my clients do the same. Starting with positivity sets the tone for the rest of the conversation. Whether it’s personal or professional, it invites people to bring their energy, humanity, and optimism into the room. A meeting that begins on a high note naturally continues with more openness, creativity, and engagement.

The bad news? Not everyone embraces it right away. I’ve heard every version of “I don’t have any good news” or “it’s hard to come up with something every day.” But that’s exactly the point! It forces you to look for the good, even when it’s not obvious.

Over time, this trains your brain to think creatively instead of reactively, and that shift is where real performance begins.

What I love most about good news is how it strengthens relationships. You learn what matters to your teammates, what they’re proud of, what they care about, what’s happening in their lives. That builds empathy and trust, two ingredients you can’t fake.

I’ve seen teams transform from reserved and disconnected to open, cohesive, and genuinely supportive, all because they began to share a bit more of themselves each time they met.

And here’s the deeper magic: good news is one of the best ways to live your Core Values. When someone recognizes a colleague for acting on a value, it reinforces that those words on the wall actually mean something.

So if you’re still wondering how to start your meetings, here’s my advice: start with good news. Every time. It’s the simplest leadership tool with the biggest return.

Key-Card points:

• Starting with good news lifts the energy in the room

• The point isn’t perfection, it’s building the habit

• These moments reveal character, values, and shared humanity

• Good news reinforces culture and values

Links & Resources

• The Good News About Good News

• Veverka.ca

Connect with Milan

• Veverka.ca

• LinkedIn

Connect with Ged

• Crystalyzer.com

• LinkedIn

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