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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Our mission is to thrive.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ― Maya Angelou Are you merely surviving, or thriving? If you are surviving,...
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It’s cool to care.

We like to think our team has evolved beyond middle school, but the reality is many of us still function like we did decades ago — in a race to show who is the coolest by being the most disengaged and caring the...
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The Contradictions of Success

"He who cannot rest, cannot work; he who cannot let go, cannot hold on; he who cannot find footing, cannot go forward." — Harry Emerson Fosdick Often finding success is an exercise in balancing contradictions. The...
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Proactive vs. Reactive

What is the difference between a proactive leader and a reactive leader? Which do you think you are?  The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are...
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Being a Delusional Leader

It takes a special kind of crazy to lead an organization. What is the proper balance of delusional belief in the future, and realistic assessment of the current challenges? The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab....
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The Art of Self-Awareness

"The problem isn't being lost, it's not admitting that you're lost. Because once you admit you're lost, you're no longer lost. You know what to do. You stop and ask for directions." — Greg McKeown Cultivating...
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The Secret Benefit of Vulnerability

Being vulnerable is a terrifying proposition for most leaders. We’ve been taught that it is a weakness, but study after study shows that it is part of what makes a great leader. What is one of the secret benefits of...
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Be vs. Do

We focus on what we’re going to do, and that’s often a great starting point. That is the beginning of the team, but we also have to remember to define who we want to be as a team. This step is often skipped and it...
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Defining Excellence

Why is it so important for teams to define words for their team? We all agree on what excellence, ownership, and service mean, right? Very, very wrong. The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all...
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Overcoming Your Limitations

“If you argue for your limitations you get to keep them. But if you argue for your possibilities you get to create them!” ― Kelly Lee Phipps The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the...
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What’s love got to do with it?

Using the word love in the workplace is fraught with potential liabilities and challenges. However, when applied appropriately, there are some big potential advantages. The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is...
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Dealing with Office Drama

Office drama can wreck teams. Ultimately if we are busy fighting back when drama happens, we become trapped in it? How can we learn to fight forward instead? The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home...
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