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We're excited to continue our four-part series exploring the key concepts from Chad's new book, Win the Battle Against Burnout! In part 4, our final episode, we'll be sharing our thoughts on the last section and the helpful tools you'll need to move forward. We can't wait to dive in with you! Get your copy today! Visit BattleBurnout.net The Leader Lab Welcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home fo...

Win the Battle Against Burnout is officially available! We are continuing our four-part series analyzing the key concepts from Chad's new book. In part 3, we are diving into escaping the trap, exploring disempowered stories, and how it all works with the Burnout Cycle.   Available now at www. BattleBurnout.net (!!!) The Leader Lab Welcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leader...

Today, we continue our four-part series that analyzes the key concepts from Chad's new book, Win the Battle Against Burnout. For part 2, we explore the three elements that keep you trapped in the Burnout Cycle: identity, expectations, and judgment. We explain more about the survey and research Chad used to write the book. Learn more at www. BattleBurnout.net The Leader Lab Welcome to The Leader La...

“If you know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” — Sun Tzu, The Art of War Welcome back to The Leader Lab! We are excited to kick off a four-part episode series that analyzes the key concepts from Chad’s new book, Win the Battle Against Burnout. In Part 1, we will focus on understanding the enemy – burnout. We discuss the Burnout Curve and how to ident...

Self-awareness is one of the keys to healthy leadership. For years we've deployed our Self-Reflection and Leadership Health worksheet during leadership retreats and have seen incredible results. While it may seem like a simple worksheet, it is truly a life-changing tool! It effectively connects teams and builds self-awareness. You can find our free Self-Reflection Course here: https://www.forwardp...

Join us in The Leader Lab for a new episode where we reveal the cover of Chad's upcoming book, "Win the Battle Against Burnout," which is set to launch on May 12th! Chad gives a sneak peek by reading the book's introduction, and we take you behind the scenes to share our creative process in designing the book cover. It has been a long journey, and we are thrilled to finally share it with you! The...

Join the entire Forward Partners team as we reflect on our big wins and lessons from 2025, and share what we're most excited about in 2026. What leadership lessons did we learn in a year where we doubled our business? Did we burn out along the way? Let's find out together. The Leader Lab Welcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are creating at Forwa...

The Leader Lab is back! We're committing to releasing new episodes for 2026. The Leader Lab was always intended to be a place to experiment with different ways to develop our leadership, and we're going to lean into that in 2026. Dive into this episode to hear about what we're committing to, and make sure you come back next week where we have the entire team on an episode reflecting on our wins an...

Time for an update on The Leader Lab! Join us behind the scenes as we share what’s coming next for the podcast. Plus some exciting updates on Chad’s upcoming book. 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 thr...

We recently identified some stories that were holding back Forward Partners. How were we able to rewrite those stories to free us up as a team to take action? How can you identify stories that are holding your team back? 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 gi...

Can we bring intentionality to our bad habits in a way that can actually help them be good for us? 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 episod...

Determining the story we choose to believe helps us create a better version of ourselves. This applies to leadership in the workplace, but it also applies to leadership at home. How can choosing to embrace a positive story about your parenting help you show up in a heroic way for your children? The Leader Lab Welcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we...

Vulnerability is always scary. How can we overcome our fear of vulnerability to truly become great leaders? 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 n...

One of the rhythms people seem to struggle with a lot is when to power through at the end of the day and finish a project or check a few more tasks. How productive are those evening hours we pour into a project?  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...

We are often quick to honor commitments to others. How dedicated are we to honoring commitments to ourselves? How would it change our lives and organizations if we honored those commitments to ourselves? 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...

Over the last 20 episodes we’ve discussed investing in ourselves, creating the future, and living on purpose. If we combine all of those concepts and take action on them, it seems like we can create any type of life we want. Is there anything else we need? 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...

The end of a person’s career is one of the most important seasons. How you finish not only determines the impact you have at the end, and the extent of your legacy, it also determines what your life will look like in retirement. 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 wa...

You can do all the right things as a leader, but if it's clear you don't care then those actions will fall flat for your people. Let's talk about bringing heart to your leadership. 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...

Let's dive into the realm of professional help as part of our leadership development. How do we know we need a coach or therapist? How do we find one? Doesn't that mean I'm crazy?  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 de...

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Peter Drucker Let’s explore the ability of every leader to create the future.   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 transf...

"Productivity is measured by the importance and impact of the things we do, not just the number of tasks completed." — Israa Nasir, Toxic Productivity How can we measure productivity in a way that ensures we are doing our most important work?  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...

We talk a lot about purpose and how it changes everything. I know we can be guilty of thinking of purpose in big sweeping terms like impact and legacy. How does purpose make a difference in the small moments throughout the day?  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....

There seems to be a lot of chaos right now around remote work vs. in-person work. Some companies are hybrid, while others are on either extreme end of the spectrum. What have we seen that has worked and how should organizations think about this huge challenge? The Leader Lab Welcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are creating at Forward Partners,...

Speed is vital in emergency situations, but in normal situations it can create chaos. How can we learn to remain curious when finding solutions? Can we create a better future with more curiosity and less speed?   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...

We’re explaining our new system for monitoring how intense our weeks are to help keep us from burning out. 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 ne...