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10/14/2026

When stress is high and change is constant, the instinct is to cut the offsites, the team building, the personality assessments, the intentional connection time.

The truth is that those moments aren’t a reward for when things are going well.

They are the investment that keeps teams functioning when things get hard. They rebuild trust, restore communication, and remind people why they’re in it together.

Thinking about bringing your team together?
Success Labs facilitates team retreats, personality assessments, and leadership workshops designed to move your team forward.

10/14/2026

The simplest leadership habit you can build is this: say what you are doing and say why you are doing it. Out loud. Every time.

In this video, Adrian walks through why that one shift changes the way people experience your leadership.

On our latest episode of Leading in Change, we share tactical tips for communicating during change and uncertainty. Watch or listen at the link in bio.

10/13/2026

The hardest conversations at work aren't hard because of what you have to say.

They're hard because most leaders never learned how to have them well.

If someone is genuinely surprised they're being let go, the feedback wasn't happening along the way. And when the moment comes, it shouldn't be a one-sided monologue — it should be at least 50/50. You talk. You listen. You ask real questions and mean them.

On our latest episode of Leading in Change, we share tactical tips for communicating during change and uncertainty. Watch or listen at the link in bio.

10/13/2026

The saying, "It was written all over their face" is especially true during hard conversations.

Being aware of the emotions on display on someones face should help you calibrate your message to meet them where they are.

On our latest episode of Leading in Change, we share tactical tips for communicating during change and uncertainty. Watch or listen at the link in bio.

10/12/2026

If you're a leader during times of high change, keeping information that you know guarded may seem like you're protecting your team.

Or maybe on the other hand, you think that transparency with any and all information is in the best interest of your direct reports.

We advise leaders to take the Goldilocks approach --- be yourself, share the information you're at liberty to share, and be open and honest when you don't have the answers your team is looking for by simply saying, "I don't have that information to share right now."

On our latest episode of Leading in Change, we share tactical tips for communicating during change and uncertainty. Watch or listen at the link in bio.

10/07/2026

When is the right time to stop assessing and start doing the job? As soon as you spot a win you can implement without barriers or roadblocks. Look for early wins that are high impact and that you can drive on your own, even if they take real effort. Done doesn't have to mean perfect. Delivering something is what builds momentum and trust with your team.

Hear Melissa and Adrian share more on finding early wins in our latest episode of Leading in Change – The 90 Day Playbook. Comment "Playbook" and we'll send you a copy.

10/06/2026

One question every new leader should ask their supervisor early on: "What decisions do I own, and what decisions do you own?" Getting clear on decision rights- meaning what you can act on, what needs a check-in, and what requires full consensus- keeps you from getting sideways with people down the line. And if the answer is "you'll figure it out," give them time to think it through. This shouldn't be a guessing game.

Learn more about setting yourself up for success in your first 90 days in our latest episode of Leading in Change – The 90 Day Playbook. Comment "Playbook" and we'll send you a copy.

10/01/2026

Around the 60 to 90 day mark, many new leaders fall into the same trap: solving the problems that are easy or squeaky instead of the ones that are strategic. It’s natural to respond to whoever is making the most noise, but the bigger, scarier problems are the ones tied to your organization’s goals. Solving those can change how your team operates and build real respect and influence. That’s the difference between positioning yourself as a helper and positioning yourself as a leader.

Hear more from Melissa and Adrian in our latest episode of Leading in Change – The 90 Day Playbook. Want your own copy? Comment “Playbook” and we’ll send it your way.

Leadership in Action: Executive Coach Juanetta White joined LSU's Women in Business club as a panelist for their "Own Yo...
10/01/2026

Leadership in Action: Executive Coach Juanetta White joined LSU's Women in Business club as a panelist for their "Own Your Seat at the Table" speaker panel, speaking alongside women leaders from across industries about leadership, career development, and showing up with purpose.

A few things stood out in the room:
→ Owning your leadership identity starts early
→ Knowing your core values gives you direction from day one
→ Setting and protecting boundaries around your time and energy is a leadership skill
→ Authentic, reciprocal relationships are the foundation of a strong career

Students also came ready with questions about HR career pathways, and Juanetta drew on her 20+ years of HR leadership experience across industries to answer them. The next generation isn't just eager. They're already asking the right questions.

Thank you to LSU Women in Business for having us, and to every student who showed up ready to own their seat at the table.

09/30/2026

Days 30 to 60 are when many new leaders start to feel stuck in the thick of it. You’ve finished your listening tour, and now everyone wants something from you. You’re in eight meetings a day with no bandwidth and still drinking from a fire hose. We call this phase Assess and Align, and we give new leaders two tools to broaden their view: a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) to look inside the team, and an environmental scan to understand what’s happening outside the organization.

Hear Melissa and Adrian walk through the full framework in our latest episode of Leading in Change – The 90 Day Playbook. Want your copy? Comment “Playbook” and we’ll send it to you.

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