Yes. You can build it. 
 

One thing we’re hearing from clients right now: change is moving fast. Teams are trying to keep up. One skill makes the early difference—transparency. 
 

When change hits, people start guessing. A delayed all-hands turns into “something’s wrong.” A new strategy meeting becomes “are we restructuring?” The gaps don’t stay empty—they get filled. 
 

The leaders who hold steady do one thing early: they talk before they feel fully ready. They say what they know, what they’re working on, and when they’ll be back with more. 
 

If you’re in a shift right now, try this in your next team touchpoint: 
 

It’s simple, and it works. You’ll see fewer rumors, better questions, and steadier focus. 
 

At Success Labs, we help leaders make this a habit—in Essentials for new managers, Accelerator for fast-moving teams, and Strategy Lab for enterprise change. If you want practice reps with feedback, our fall sessions are built for this.

 

If you want to read more about how we are training teams to embrace transparency, read Adrian’s full blog here.

 

🧭 Values as Compass: Turning Discomfort into Direction
“Discomfort is the price you pay for a meaningful life.” This conversation explores how meaning and discomfort travel together, and how you can use them to orient: when an uncomfortable feeling spikes, ask, “What is this emotion signaling that I care about?” Then take one small, values-aligned step.

→  Watch the video.

🏅 Leading With Strengths: Allison Boersma, CEO of Riddell & BRG Sports
Clear takeaways from a leader operating in a high-stakes, innovation-heavy space: build around strengths, keep product innovation close to the customer, and set a pace that matches the season you’re in. Practical, no jargon. 
→ Listen on Apple Podcasts
 

🏅 Why AI Won’t Replace Human Coaches (INSEAD)
Coaching works because timing and readiness matter. Insight lands when a person is able to hear it. A skilled coach reads that readiness—when to offer a model, when to slow down, when to hold up the mirror. 

What people often need: permission to not know, courage to feel what they’ve avoided, recognition of a challenging truth, or a clear reflection without a fix.

AI can supply information; a coach discerns what’s usable now—and that’s where change sticks.

→ Read the article

📌 In case you missed it: a collection of our recent blog posts with insights straight from the field.

📊 People Strategy in Action: Success Labs named to LSU One Hundred 
We’re honored to be recognized among LSU’s One Hundred fastest-growing businesses. “We’re growing because clients are winning, with clearer priorities, stronger teams, and measurable results,” said Devin Lemoine, CEO of Success Labs. “Recognition like the LSU One Hundred reflects that momentum.” 
→ Read the story

 

📝 The Power of Assessments with Juanetta Scott White
MBTI, Enneagram, Emergenetics, CliftonStrengths—-plenty of options, limited time. Juanetta breaks down what assessments actually do: create shared language, increase self-awareness, and improve team dynamics when used with intention.  
→ Why assessments matter

 

📣 Is Your Leadership Keeping Up With Your Teams Growth? with Melissa Thompson, PhD
When teams scale, yesterday’s habits can bottleneck today’s work. Melissa shares the telltale signs it’s time to recalibrate, from being stuck in the weeds and becoming the decision bottleneck, to solving yesterday’s problems with last year’s tools, and what adaptive leadership looks like in practice.
→ Read the post

Registration for Accelerator Lab closes this week!
 

📋 Essentials Lab
For new supervisors, team leads, and “step-up” employees preparing for future leadership roles by learning the essentials.

→ Next Session: November 12 & 13, 2025

 

📣 Accelerator Lab
For leaders looking to accelerate their career by developing the people skills to inspire teams, manage relationships, and drive results.

→ Next Session: Four Tuesdays - October 7, 14, 21, & 28

 

📈 Strategy Lab
For experienced leaders and seasoned professionals looking to elevate their strategic thinking, decision making, and ability to inspire teams in today’s fast-paced, complex environment.

→ Next Session: Four Thursdays - October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

 

 

That’s it for now. If you liked this, forward it to someone who’d find it useful. And if there’s a question or challenge you’re navigating, hit reply—we’d love to hear what’s on your mind.

 

—The Success Labs Team