So often our most important work is interrupted by less-important tasks. We’re all familiar with a to-do list. Let’s explore the value of a to-don’t list.

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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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

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We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

50% of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier’s crew turns over every 9 months. What can we learn from the Navy about how to handle turnover with minimal challenges?

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

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Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

Hey everybody! We’re taking a holiday break! There won’t be any new episodes of The Leader Lab and Leading Thriving Cities this week for Thanksgiving, and we’ll also be on pause during the weeks of December 16, 23, and 30. But don’t worry! If you’re missing us, you can catch up on any episodes you might have missed. We have a wonderful library of episodes on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast app. We hope you take some time to disconnect and recharge during the holidays. Enjoy your well-deserved rest!

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, starting again on January 8, 2025! 

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Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

When chasing mastery or success, our view of what that journey will look like can skew how we approach productivity and achievement. Are you playing a finite game, or an infinite game?

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

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Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

Difficult conversations are scary, especially between leaders and teams. We’ll discuss three key questions to prepare for difficult, but successful, conversations.

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

Find more at www.forwardpartners.net/lab
Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

Overcoming big losses like being fired requires so much resilience, and it’s often hard to find that in the moment. How do we recover from big losses in our lives?

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

Find more at www.forwardpartners.net/lab
Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

Today we answer the age-old question: are leaders born or created?

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

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Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

Winning the battle against burnout is both an individual fight and a team sport. In this episode, we explore ways that organizations can help their teams win the fight.

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

Find more at www.forwardpartners.net/lab
Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

When anything goes wrong, we are hardwired to blame the person closest to the problem. However, blame causes more problems than it solves. How can we learn to navigate problems without playing The Blame Game? 

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

Find more at www.forwardpartners.net/lab
Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners
We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.

Leading up is often so scary that we avoid it. However, it’s also required to help leaders become aware of their blindspots, and damage that might be happening. How can we learn to lead up?

The Leader Lab
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 thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts every Wednesday, and we'll be adding new shows in the future.

Find more at www.forwardpartners.net/lab
Send us your leadership questions to [email protected]

Forward Partners We partner with organizations to develop healthy leaders to transform the future of leadership. Find more leadership content, courses, and events at www.forwardpartners.net.