Blog - Strategic Leadership

23 Apr

The biggest problem in your company no one wants to talk about – The Trust Gap

By Kate Tuck

Chris Willis explores the biggest problem in your company that no one wants to talk about - The Trust Gap - Maybe Machiavelli was right.... The thought crept into my head as I sat at my tiny desk overlooking Wall Street. It was a bright fall afternoon, but doubt and the...

16 Apr

11 Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Tim Cook

By Kate Tuck

11 Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Tim Cook - All eyes were on Apple CEO Tim Cook after he took over from the iconic and masterful Steve Jobs. People did not believe he possessed the necessary leadership qualities required to help Apple continue as a tech powerhouse. We have...

09 Apr

Strong Leaders Need a Healthy Relationship with Feedback

By Kate Tuck

A healthy relationship with feedback exists when you can unemotionally assess the results of your business and then rationally determine what inputs or actions you need to change. Denial is a very frequent manifestation of an unhealthy relationship. It’s important to honestly evaluate and improve your relationship with feedback before...

02 Apr

3 Trends That Will Shape Leadership Development This Year and Why They Matter

By Kate Tuck

3 Trends That Will Shape Leadership Development This Year And Why They Matter Organisations are facing huge challenges today as they grapple with how to better prepare their leaders to steer through unprecedented and rapidly accelerating changes in the business world. The landscape of what leadership means today is...

29 Mar

The Essential Guide to Presenting Numbers in an Engaging Way

By Kate Tuck

The Essential Guide to Presenting Numbers in an Engaging Way: Recently I was asked by a global client to help their European finance team present their subject in ways that are more engaging for their audience. As I started to develop the session, I realised on almost every course I...

14 Mar

Workplace Learning Report 2018

By Kate Tuck

LinkedIn's Workplace Learning Report 2018 The path to opportunity is changing: The short shelf life of skills and a tightening labour market are giving rise to a multitude of skill gaps. Businesses are fighting to stay ahead of the curve, trying to hold onto their best talent and struggling to fill key...

14 Mar

Dan Pink: This is how to give better feedback in just 19 words

By Kate Tuck

It certainly is important for everyone to develop skill in giving and receiving feedback. Set high expectations and encouraging people to set high expectations for themselves and those around them, equally powerful.This simple tip exemplifies the growth mindset. Psychological safety is really important for encouraging a growth mindset in...

07 Mar

Elon Musk Work Ethic: 10 Secrets for Insane Success

By Kate Tuck

Elon Musk Work Ethic: 10 Secrets for Insane Success: Now, Elon Musk is a smarter than average individual with an enormous ambition and drive. But I think that us–mere mortals–can incorporate some of his productivity secrets into our daily lives. Here are the top 10 productivity secrets of Elon Musk work...

28 Feb

The Most Humbling Lessons Of Leadership

By Kate Tuck

“I’ve learned that leadership is key to culture,” says Jill. “Our lives are a blank canvas — never think that you have it all figured out. We have to remain authentic, because that’s how we learn.”

21 Feb

You’re Still at Risk of Burn Out Even If You Love What You Do

By Kate Tuck

And no, it can't be be resolved by blowing off some steam or meditating for 30 minutes - When we’re deeply immersed in our work, we’re often committed to a goal and a quality standard and making progress accordingly. This is what people mean when they talk about “engagement.”...