Store My Library About Us Blog

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.
Get Started Today

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

From Struggling to Strategic in 3 Steps

Step 1 – Learn: Core leadership principles that build confidence and self-awareness.

Step 2 – Apply: Live, facilitated coaching with Christopher and frameworks applied in real-world scenarios

Step 3 – Lead: Implement a 90-day plan tailored to their team and goals.

Explore the Full Curriculum

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 (May 22) -
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 (May 29) –
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 (June 5) –
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 (June 12) –
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

Additional Design Benefits

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.

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.

Reserve Your Spot for May 2025

“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: 

  • May 22
  • May 29
  • June 5
  • June 12

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

Office Hours

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

Dates: Tuesdays

  • May 27
  • June 3
  • June 10

Workshop Plus Coaching Details

1:1 Coaching Sessions:

  1. First sessions between June 15 – June 26
  2. Second sessions between July 8 – July 18

Choose Your Enrollment Package

* Most Popular – Workshop Plus
Includes everything in Essentials, plus:
  • Two 1:1 coaching sessions to personalize their leadership plan
  • A curated leadership book based on each manager’s unique journey
This is the option chosen most often by HR leaders looking 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 Essentials features and also two follow-up 1:1 coaching sessions and a curated leadership book.

Cohort
Premier

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

Enroll Now for May 2025

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

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It…

Hear from 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."

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

More FAQs

Enroll Your Managers for May 2025

Limited seats.
Enrollment closes May 15, 2025, or when we sell out.
As we did last time, we expect to sell out again.

Reserve Your Manager’s Spot

New Leader Lab™ is a service of Authentic Leader™,
a brand of Authentic Business Services, LLC