Next Level Leaders are the driving force behind stronger teams, smarter strategies, and more resilient firms. When you commit to growing your leadership skills, you create impact not only in your organization but also in your own career and life.
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The Next Level Leader Acccelerator is a high-impact experience built for the legal industry—and for leaders at every level. In just four weeks, you'll strengthen the mindset, tools, and confidence to lead people—not just manage tasks.
This isn’t a lecture series. It’s not a feel-good seminar. This is the leadership training you wish you had gotten on day one.
You'll Learn To:
Deliver Feedback That Gets Results
Using a proven framework that takes the awkwardness out of tough conversations
Delegate With Confidence
Hand off work clearly and hold others accountable without micromanaging
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Run Focused, Productive Meetings
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Set Expectations
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Using a proven framework that takes the awkwardness out of tough conversations
Debbie's Downloads for Next Level Leaders
Affinity Consulting's Strategic Planning
Workshop Guide
Not all law firms can afford a strategic planning consultant. Created by Debbie Foster, this guide is designed to give you the know-how to manage the strategic planning process on your own.
Lead the Way: Quick-Start Guide to Transforming Law Firm Culture & Communication
Debbie's Must-Have Resources for Next Level Leaders
Must-Watch Videos
Must-Listen Podcasts
Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
Why I Love It
The conversations feel real—leaders open up about their challenges, values, and growth in ways that make leadership practical and inspiring.
HBR on Leadership
Why I Love It
It combines real-world case studies with expert insights in a way that always sparks new ideas. The mix of global perspectives and practical advice makes it a go-to resource.
The Hype Within: Journeys of Authentic Leadership
Why I Love It
It dives into the real-life growth stories of leaders in tech. The conversations remind me that leadership is as much about personal evolution as it is about professional success.
No Bullsh!t Leadership
Why I Love It
It cuts through the theory and gets straight to the real challenges leaders face. The advice is practical, hard-hitting, and delivered by someone who’s actually led at the highest level.
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
Why I Love It
It makes big leadership ideas feel practical and actionable. The mix of timeless principles and weekly tools always leaves me with something I can immediately apply.
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
Why I Love It
It brings AI leadership to life—sharing real stories of leaders facing uncertainty, pivoting boldly, and using AI as a powerful thought-partner to scale business and life.
Must-Read Books
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Why I Love It
It shows that people don’t rally behind products or plans—they rally behind a purpose, and that reminder makes me want to lead with clarity and conviction.
The Power of Authentic Leadership: Activating the 13 Keys to Achieving Prosperity Through Authenticity
Why I Love It
It equips leaders to build teams rooted in trust and clarity by combining genuine care with honest, timely feedback.
True North, Emerging Leader Edition: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace
Why I Love It
It calls leaders back to their inner compass, reminding us that staying anchored in our values is what keeps us steady and credible when everything else shifts.
The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations
Why I Love It
It reminds me that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about the everyday choices that inspire people to believe in themselves and what’s possible together.
Wired for Authenticity: Seven Practices to Inspire, Adapt, & Lead
Why I Love It
It reminds leaders that showing up with honesty and humanity isn’t a weakness—it’s the key to trust, resilience, and real influence.
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Why I Love It
It captures the kind of leadership we all wish for—where people feel safe, valued, and willing to give their best because they know their leader puts them first.
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Why I Love It
It reminds me that real leadership is about loving your people enough to tell them the truth—even when it’s hard—because that’s how they grow and how trust deepens.
Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit
Why I Love It
it shows how courageous, grounded leadership is built from core strength — blending vulnerability, paradox, and impactful human connection to lead with integrity.
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