The Leader Lab

The Leader Lab

Hosted by: Forward Partners

Welcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are creating at Forward Partners, for leaders just like you. We want to give you the tools and mindsets to defeat burnout, lead...

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Let’s Take a Break

In this episode we are both announcing a two to three week break for new episodes, and exploring how we make decisions as a company when we have too much happening at once? What does it mean to run steadily, and how...
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Destroying Distractions

Today we learn from a quote by Louise Hay. “I will not be distracted by noise, chatter, or setbacks. Patience, commitment, grace, and purpose will guide me.” — Louise Hay The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This...
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The Secret Sign of Burnout

In today’s episode we discuss one of the secret signs of burnout? Are you suffering from it? The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are creating at...
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Performance Improvement Plans are a joke.

Let’s talk about why performance improvement plans rarely work and what we should replace them with. The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are creating...
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Episode 100

Welcome to our 100th episode! We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and could not have done it without all of you. Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting The Leader Lab. The Leader LabWelcome to The...
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Should you fake it until you make it?

Many people build careers on the foundation of fake it ‘til you make it. What are some of the pitfalls of this thinking as we learn to navigate new roles we may not fully be ready for? The Leader LabWelcome to The...
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Leadership Styles

Everyone obviously has a different leadership style. Is there a certain leadership style that is better than the rest? The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development...
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Preemptively Creating Culture

A great organizational culture has to be intentionally created. If we are not intentional about creating and investing in it, a negative culture will eventually take hold. What are the elements of a great culture? We...
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When an employee asks, “Why?”

Leading younger generations involves a lot of explaining “why?”. Today let’s talk about why this is actually a good thing, and not just a challenge to our authority. The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is...
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Don’t Give Up On People

There are times when we have a person who is stuck, but we can’t fire them. Now what? Let’s talk about why we can’t give up on their development. The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the...
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Leading With Humility

What can we learn from Mother Theresa about leading thriving teams? The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are creating at Forward Partners, for leaders...
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Creating A Thriving Team Part 3

In this episode we wrap up our examination of our definition for Thriving Teams. The final element — working for growth and impact — helps us go beyond the daily task list and see the outcome of chasing our purpose...
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