We are beginning the new year with intention, reflection, and a deeper exploration of leadership. Our next Pars & Pours series centers on 107 Days by Kamala Harris, a powerful account of leadership under pressure, resilience in uncertainty, and the emotional weight behind consequential decisions.

This seasonal reading series unfolds thoughtfully over eight weeks, allowing space for reflection, dialogue, and shared insight. Our journey begins January 1 and concludes in mid-February with a celebratory in-person gathering.

The Pars and Pours Approach

Each bi-weekly conversation pairs our reading with a curated exploration of Napa Valley, California, featuring a different producer and wine style at every gathering. Wines are intentionally selected to complement the themes of leadership, decision-making, and clarity explored throughout the book.

Members will receive bi-weekly discussion cards, quotes, and reflection prompts to guide engagement between sessions.

Reading and Conversation Schedule

Session One | January 1–14

Reading: Introduction + Chapters 1–5
Wine Focus: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Conversation (Weekend of January 14):

• Leadership presence and first impressions

• Responsibility, urgency, and internal conflict

• Early reflections and personal connections

Session Two | January 15–28

Reading: Chapters 6–10
Wine Focus: Napa Valley Cabernet Blend or Merlot
Conversation (Weekend of January 28):

• Decision-making as new information emerges

• Crisis leadership and composure

• Public perception vs. private reality

Session Three | January 29–February 11

Reading: Chapters 11–End
Wine Focus: Napa Valley Red Blend or Late-Harvest Selection
Conversation (Weekend of February 11):

• Emotional endurance and resilience

• Values-driven leadership

• Key takeaways and defining passages

Final Gathering | February 15–17

Pars & Pours Finale at Lucian Books & Wine

We’ll close our winter series with an in-person gathering at Lucian Books & Wine, featuring a curated Napa Valley tasting flight and a reflective conversation centered on:

• Personal leadership takeaways

• Practices members are carrying into 2026

• A shared toast to clarity, intention, and growth

This is more than a reading series—it’s a moment to slow down, reflect deeply, and begin the year grounded in purpose.

Here’s to entering 2026 with tunnel vision, thoughtful leadership, and meaningful connection.