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.

By Juanetta White Every fall, I watch it happen. Leaders charge into Q4 armed with spreadsheets, metrics, and color-coded timelines. The energy is high, the urgency is real, but reflection is nowhere in sight. Here’s the truth: plans don’t fail because of bad spreadsheets; they fail when leaders move faster than their clarity. Before you […]

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 Adrian Owen Jones Gallup’s Global Leadership Report The conversation around effective leadership often centers on what leaders should do—set vision, drive results, make tough decisions. But Gallup’s Global Leadership Report flips this narrative by asking a more fundamental question: What do followers actually need from their leaders?  The findings from this unprecedented study of […]

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.

Many leaders carry this quiet belief: If I want it done right, I need to do it myself. I see it all the time in my work, especially with high performers who’ve recently stepped into leadership roles. They’ve been promoted because they’re great at getting things done, but they’re still holding onto too much and are hesitant to delegate.

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.

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.

For nearly 40 years, Success Labs has helped organizations build stronger leaders and more resilient teams. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re not just looking back—we’re moving forward. 

Today, we’re excited to unveil our refreshed brand and website. 

This update is more than a new look. It’s a reflection of who we’ve become—and where we’re headed. With a growing team and a new generation of leadership, we’ve sharpened how we present our work: clear, direct, and aligned with the energy and impact our clients know us for.

We’re all busy. But when your brain is constantly in reaction mode, your best thinking never gets a seat at the table.

At Success Labs, we work with leaders who are expected to perform, adapt, and innovate—often at the same time. But here’s the paradox: the more critical your thinking becomes, the less time you have to actually do it.

That’s why the most effective leaders I know—and strive to be—treat thinking time not as a luxury, but as a discipline. Strategic whitespace isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.