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CEO: End Of Year Video Message 2025

December 2025


Mirroring the behaviours of younger generations, I thought I’d ask ChatGPT what a CEO ‘end of year’ video message should contain.

Unlike said “younger generations”, I omitted to do this prior to recording mine, and only thought of it upon signing off the final edit.

I was told a typical message often includes:

  • Warm opening and appreciation
  • Summary of important accomplishments
  • Recognition of team effort
  • Honest acknowledgment of challenges
  • Vision for the coming year
  • Encouraging closing remarks and well-wishes.

And so, I believe I ticked most of the boxes.

More generally, I then asked whether I SHOULD record a CEO ‘end of year’ message.

ChatGPT said “Yes, if it’s done simply and well.”

On all counts, I’ll let you be the judge…

Author: Stephen Hamlet

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