It may only be November, but the best leaders I know are already looking ahead. As 2026 planning begins, there’s one theme I keep hearing in every coaching conversation: resilience. Not as a buzzword, but as the skill that will separate the steady from the scattered in the year ahead.
Success Labs was recently named to the LSU One Hundred’s list of fastest-growing graduate-led companies. It’s an honor we don’t take lightly. For us, the value of this recognition isn’t the award itself; it’s what it represents for the leaders and organizations we serve. “We’re growing because clients are winning, with clearer priorities, stronger teams, […]
By Dr. Melissa Thompson Chett is the VP of a fast-growing oil and gas company—just five years old, but already punching above its weight. What started as a lean, scrappy operation has become a mid-sized powerhouse, picking up new projects, new people, and a lot of momentum. On our recent coaching call, Chett walked me […]
At Success Labs, we believe leadership development should be intentional, practical, and
tailored to where you are in your journey.
That’s why our three Leadership Labs are designed for different stages of leadership:
helping you gain the skills, mindset, and tools you need to lead well now and in the future.
At Success Labs, we’ve spent decades coaching and developing leaders at every level—from talented individual contributors to high-potential managers to future CEOs. One question we’re often asked is:
It’s easy to imagine that some people are just “natural leaders.” And yes, some come with confidence, charisma, or quick decision-making baked in. But we believe great leadership is learned. Over and over again.
Have you ever felt like your calendar is your resume? That the more meetings you take, the more important you must be? This is common in what’s called “The High Performer Trap.”
It’s a popular small-talk topic, but also a real checkpoint when it comes to goals and progress, both personal and professional.
June is my birthday month. This year, I turn 59 and begin my 60th year of life. I’ve lived a good, long life, but what excites me most isn’t the past 59 years. It’s the possibility of another 40.
June hits differently.
The Q1 buzz is long gone, Q4 still feels forever away, and for many teams, motivation starts dragging. If you’re feeling that dip in energy, you’re not alone—and neither is your team.
We’re halfway through the year. The plans we made in January have either taken root, unraveled, or been quietly replaced by reality. It’s the perfect time to step back, recalibrate, and ask: Where are we now, and where are we going?
A Mid-Year Reflection for Leaders Navigating the Unexpected
You started 2025 with a plan.
Maybe even a color-coded one. A word of the year. A fresh planner. A set of goals that made you feel like this was finally going to be your year.
The Mid-Year Advantage Most Leaders Miss
At the start of the year, most leaders set goals with clarity, energy, and enthusiasm. But by mid-year, it’s common for momentum to slow, priorities to shift, and teams to lose focus. While Q1 planning gets all the attention, it’s actually Q3—right after the halfway mark—that offers the most underrated opportunity for leaders to reset, realign, and regain traction.
At Success Labs, we work with leaders who care deeply about results—and equally about people. That’s why we’re challenging the outdated belief that overwhelm is simply the cost of doing business.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s talk about something many teams feel but few have the language for: burnout. What is it really? What does the science say? And how can we recognize and prevent it—before it costs us our health, our people, or our purpose?
