Kate Tuck, Author at Strategic Leadership

27 Jul

A Belief in Meritocracy Is Not Only False: It’s Bad for You

In Talent

Meritocracy has become a leading social ideal.The most common metaphor is the ‘even playing field’ upon which players can rise to the position that fits their merit. Under meritocracy, wealth and advantage are merit’s rightful compensation, not the fortuitous windfall of external events.Although widely held, the belief that merit...

13 Jul

Attributes of Outstanding Executives in a Crisis

In Leadership

Attributes of Outstanding Executives in a Crisis - Companies that employ great leaders tend to see positive results even in tough times. Now, more than ever, great leaders are a critical facet of keeping companies afloat through turmoil. But what is it that makes a leader great in a crisis? What...

22 Jun

How to Build Sustainable Business Leadership in a Post-COVID World

In Leadership

How to Build Sustainable Business Leadership in a Post-COVID World

15 Jun

The Importance of Leadership Resilience

In Leadership

The Importance of Leadership Resilience As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, leaders are seeing the effects of chronic stress across their organisations. Emotions are frayed, energy is lagging, and distractions are high while employees endure ambiguity about the future. Wanting to address employees’ concerns and reassure them, leaders feel pressure...

08 Jun

Simon Sinek: How Leaders Inspire Even in a Time of Crisis

In Leadership

Simon Sinek: How Leaders Inspire Even in a Time of Crisis. In this video, Simon details how leaders can inspire people even in a crisis

25 May

COVID-19: What Employees Need From Leadership Right Now

In Leadership

COVID-19: What Employees Need From Leadership Right Now | How do you lead and inspire employees amid a global pandemic that's creating anxiety and uncertainty everywhere? This is the most unusual and unpredictable crisis most of us have experienced in our lives. But there's no need to start from scratch...

18 May

Here’s a playbook for running effective, compassionate virtual meetings

In Leadership

HERE’S A PLAYBOOK FOR RUNNING EFFECTIVE, COMPASSIONATE VIRTUAL MEETINGS By Sophie Downes For many business owners during this pandemic, running a company from home is brand new. For Chris Dyer, the founder and CEO of background-check company PeopleG2 (No. 4535 on the Inc. 5000), it’s just another day at the (home) office....

11 May

Restarting after the crisis

In CEO, Change

Restarting after the crisis - As governments in Europe announce plans to end the lockdown, a new phase in the COVID-19 pandemic is upon us. It is a time for hope but also for caution. The end of the lockdown will not spell a return to the old “normal”,...

04 May

Leading through the duration of the COVID-19 crisis

In Leadership

LEADING THROUGH THE DURATION OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS Keeping your organisation running during a crisis, like coronavirus, that persists over months requires planning, clear communication, and empathy. by Eric J. McNulty The coronavirus crisis is unlike any we have seen in recent memory. Its impact on our collective physical, mental,...

13 Apr

3 Equations for a Happy Life, Even During a Pandemic

In Personal Development

It seems strange to launch a column on happiness during a pandemic. The timing is, well, awkward, isn’t it? Maybe not. We’re stuck at home; our lives on COVID time have slowed to a near halt. This creates all sorts of obvious inconveniences, of course. But in the involuntary quiet,...