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Leadership Isn't a
'Born With' Skill.

It's Learned. 

 

Help your new managers make the shift
from doing to leading. 

The New Leader Lab™ equips them to lead with 
strategy and accountability in just 4 weeks.
Attention: HR Directors, COOs, and Small Business Owners
Who Need Managers to Lead, Not Just Manage.
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What It’s Costing You When Managers Don’t Lead

When Managers Rely on Instinct Alone . . .

They were high-performing individual contributors, but now that they’re managing others, something’s not working.

When new managers try to lead teams using intuition and their previous patterns of performance, many times, here’s what happens:

  • Missed Deadlines – Managers spend too much time doing, not enough time guiding.
  • Turnover Increases – Employees leave due to a lack of clarity, support, or growth.
  • Bottleneck Management – Your new manager becomes the team's biggest constraint, feeling obligated to make every decision.
  • Constant Firefighting – Managing the daily problems on the team keeps your new manager from strategic planning.
  • Lost Top Talent – High performers become frustrated or disengage under inexperienced leadership.
  • Stalled Growth – Great businesses are constrained when managers can’t scale with the organization’s growth.

The ROI of Getting This Right

Faster Ramp-up Time

Faster ramp-up time for newly promoted managers vs. hoping they figure it out on their own.

Increased Retention

Increased retention of your top performers because they are part of a high-performing team.

Scalable Leadership

Scalable leadership that supports momentum-building organizational growth.

Strategic Thinking

More strategic thinking from your leadership pipeline who aren’t stuck in the weeds.

They Were Great Employees.
 Now They’re Drowning as Managers.

Transitioning into leadership is tough. Without the right tools, your managers may be:

Putting out fires all day instead of leading strategically.

Avoiding tough conversations and team conflict.

Micromanaging out of fear, not clarity.

Failing to build trust and ownership with their team.

You’re not alone. This is fixable.

The New Leader Lab™ gives your managers a system to lead with confidence, clarity, and accountability.

See How We Help

What You’ll Learn

Live, Facilitated Sessions with Christopher R Jones

This isn’t a recorded video series. Each session is delivered live, in real time, by Christopher R Jones, creator of the New Leader Lab. Participants interact, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in a supportive small-group format.

This workshop is designed to be completely virtual, making it accessible to participants from any location. By joining online, you’ll enjoy:

  • Flexibility: Participate from wherever you are—whether at home, in the office, or on the go.
  • Accessibility: All sessions are hosted via an easy-to-use virtual platform with downloadable resources available at your fingertips.
  • Diverse Connections: Connect and collaborate with participants from a variety of industries and locations, bringing unique perspectives to each session.

Workshop 1
(Januar 29) -
Personal Leadership

Effective leaders must lead themselves well before leading others by having a strong personal foundation, including values, self-leadership, and discipline.

  • Determine Personal Values and Principles
  • Build Self-Leadership
  • Make Commitments
  • Cultivate Self-Discipline

Workshop 2
(February 5) –
Team Leadership

Leading effective teams requires managers to build trust, set goals, and prioritize the team's work. Team Leaders are active listeners and address conflicts effectively.

  • Build Trust
  • Set the Team Direction
  • Establish Team and Individual Goals
  • Provide Tools & Support to Team Members

Workshop 3
(February 12) –
Strategic Leadership

Strategically delegate assignments, provide feedback, and empower decision-making. Strategic Leaders also continuously assess performance and adjust their leadership style to optimize performance.

  • Assess Capabilities and Adjust Your Leadership Style
  • Set Performance Expectations and Consequences
  • Empower Decision-Making with a framework for Delegation with Accountability
  • Provide Performance Feedback that creates action

Workshop 4
(February 19) –
Transformational Leadership

Transform to foster excellence, build relationships, and develop team members. Transformational Leaders also recognize and reward accomplishments to motivate and encourage high performance.

  • Build High-Performing Teams
  • Establish Effective Work Relationships
  • Develop Skills and Careers
  • Coach and Mentor Others
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Secure Your Spot. Availability is Limited to a Small Group.

Additional Design Benefits

Map a 90-day Leadership Plan

Construct a personalized 90-day leadership plan tailored to your unique aspirations and goals, providing a roadmap for continuous growth and development.

Apply Learning Throughout

Participants have the opportunity to apply what they have learned from session to session. 

Additional Support Office Hours

Each week (on Tuesdays) includes separate "Office Hours" to receive support and create accountability.

“Every session I lead is about helping managers learn, practice, and commit to action.

You won’t just attend, you’ll engage.”

Other Details

Workshop Dates and Times

Each Thursday session is live, interactive, and led by Christopher in real time.

Dates: 

  • January 29
  • February 5
  • February 12
  • February 19

Time: Each Thursday
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Office Hours

Purpose:
Provide additional support, Q&A, and engagement opportunities. 

Dates: Tuesdays

  • February 3
  • February 10
  • February 17
  • February 26

Workshop Plus Coaching Details

1:1 Coaching Sessions:

Between February 25 and March 7

50+ Page Notetaking Workbook

How the New Leader Lab™ Drives Real Change

Step 1 – Learn:

Your manager gains proven tools, templates, and systems built on real-world experience, not theory.

"Seeing others ask questions about their employees made me realize we are all dealing with the same challenges. I want to learn how to lead myself better. I focus on everyone else but me."
— Candace J., Manufacturing Manager

Step 2 – Apply:

During and between sessions, your manager uses these tools with their real team, getting feedback and support as they go.

Managers build a personalized 90-day plan they can implement immediately.

Step 3 – Lead:

By the end, your manager isn’t guessing. They’re leading with confidence, using a repeatable system that empowers their team.

Less chaos. More ownership. Better results.

Explore the Full Curriculum

Is This the Right Fit for Your Manager?

âś… Send your manager if they:

  •  Were promoted in the last 24 months (or are in line for promotion soon).
  • Are managing a team of 3+ employees, or have recently started managing other managers.
  • Struggle with delegation, accountability, or giving feedback.
  • Were high-performing ICs who are now overwhelmed managing people.
  • Haven’t had formal leadership development or support.
  • Could benefit from a repeatable leadership system, not just “on-the-job learning.”

❌ This may not be the best fit if:

  • They’ve led teams for 10+ years and already apply strategic leadership frameworks.

  • They’re currently overwhelmed with schedule conflicts and can’t attend 4 virtual sessions.

  • They’re not open to feedback or collaborative learning environments.

Spots are limited to maintain a high-touch, personalized experience.

Reserve now to guarantee your manager’s spot..

Choose Your Enrollment Package

* Most Popular – Workshop Plus Includes everything in Essentials, plus:
  • A 1:1 follow-up coaching session to personalize their leadership plan
  • A curated leadership book based on each manager’s unique journey
This is the option chosen most often for deeper transformation.

Enroll Your New Managers Today

* Limited spots are available for this virtual workshop and small group experience.

Reserve your spot today and start your journey to leadership success. No travel required—just a reliable internet connection and your commitment to growth!

Workshop
Essentials

Ideal for managers needing foundational leadership tools. Includes four half-day virtual workshop sessions, comprehensive workbook, templates, materials, personalized 90-day plan, small group exercises.

Workshop Plus

(Most Popular)

Includes all Workshop Essentials features plus a follow-up 1:1 coaching session to polish their personalized 90-day leadership plan and a curated leadership book.

Cohort
Premier

Includes all Workshop Plus features, unlimited text/email access, and 4 months of bi-monthly (twice per month) coaching sessions.

Enroll Now for January 2026

Want to Know if This Is Right for Your Team?

Schedule a 15-minute call with Chris to explore if the New Leader Lab is the right fit for your managers.

Let’s Talk

Real Results From New Leader Lab

Teresa Sporbert

First Vice President,
Regional Market Leader,
C&F Bank

"After attending the New Leader Lab, one of our managers came back with renewed energy and a clear focus for leading her team. In a follow-up meeting with me, she shared self-reflections, her leadership values, and 90-day leadership goals. She even asked me to hold her accountable. Chris’s instruction and the individual attention he provided during the program made a real impact. It’s clear this experience gave her both confidence and direction in her leadership. We’re already thinking about who to send next!"

What New Leader Lab Participants Say

"Surpassed my expectations. I will implement what I learned today. No other class I attended provided a follow-up."

— Wayland Lee
Production Test Manager, 
Luna Innovations

Real Results, Every Time

100% of participants say the New Leader Lab™ meets or exceeds expectations.

61% say the workshops surpass expectations because they finally got the tools and frameworks they have been missing.

0% say it could have been better

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Managers who've transformed through New Leader Lab

Ali DiGuardo

Chief Operating Officer,
Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR)

"The sessions exceeded my expectations.

I enjoyed exploring various concepts, such as setting realistic and achievable goals and distinguishing between a staff member's skill and will.

These techniques are incredibly valuable for real-life scenarios and employee evaluations."

Will Hopkins

VP of Operations,
Reliable Payments

"The summit provided me with the framework I have been looking for and that fits how I lead my team.

It helped that we had a small group so that we could receive one-on-one attention about real-world examples."

Ashley Martin

AVP Branch Manager,
C&F Bank

“New Leader Lab is having a lasting impact on me, not just professionally, but personally too. It’s helping me become more self-aware of where I am as a leader and where I want to be. I feel more empowered to lead with intention, especially when it comes to setting goals and having meaningful conversations with my team.”

Tiffani Norris

Senior Loan Officer,
Village Bank

"I cannot say enough good things about what Chris is doing and I am so grateful to have had an opportunity to be a part of this experience."

Frequently Asked Questions

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Enroll Your Managers for
January 2026

Limited seats.
Enrollment closes January 22, 2026, or when we sell out.
As we have before, we expect to sell out again.

Reserve Your Manager’s Spot

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a brand of Authentic Business Services, LLC