EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 30 MIN
What Do Organizations Get Right With Leadership?
from The Strategic Pause · host Katrina Kennedy and Jill Parish
In this episode, Jill Parish and Katrina Kennedy explore what organizations are doing right in leadership development, emphasizing the importance of external expertise, strategic investment, and reflection in cultivating effective leaders. Keywordsleadership development, organizational growth, external expertise, reflection, leadership programs, team building, conflict resolution, organizational changeKey TakeawaysInvesting in leadership skills before crisesExternal expertise enhances internal programsThe role of self-awareness and reflectionOptimal program length and structureBuilding trust and managing conflictChapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership Development02:59 Investing in Leadership Skills06:40 The Role of External Expertise10:13 Ideal Leadership Program Structure16:29 Key Topics for Future Leaders22:13 The Importance of Reflection in Leadership26:56 Building Relationships Through Leadership Programs 🎙️ Hosted by Katrina Kennedy & Jill Parish Connect with Katrina & JillThinkDev Katrina Kennedy TrainingLinkedin: Katrina | Jill #TheStrategicPause #ThinkDev #LearningAndDevelopmentThe Strategic Pause releases new episodes the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays wherever you get podcasts.Episode ResourcesThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fableby Patrick Lencioni Patrick M. LencioniThe Strategic Pause ep 4: Back the Truck UpShout out: City of West Sacramento | Home
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In this episode, Jill Parish and Katrina Kennedy explore what organizations are doing right in leadership development, emphasizing the importance of external expertise, strategic investment, and reflection in cultivating effective leaders. Keywordsleadership development, organizational growth, external expertise, reflection, leadership programs, team building, conflict resolution, organizational changeKey TakeawaysInvesting in leadership skills before crisesExternal expertise enhances internal programsThe role of self-awareness and reflectionOptimal program length and structureBuilding trust and managing conflictChapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership Development02:59 Investing in Leadership Skills06:40 The Role of External Expertise10:13 Ideal Leadership Program Structure16:29 Key Topics for Future Leaders22:13 The Importance of Reflection in Leadership26:56 Building Relationships Through Leadership Programs 🎙️ Hosted by Katrina Kennedy & Jill Parish Connect with Katrina & JillThinkDev Katrina Kennedy TrainingLinkedin: Katrina | Jill #TheStrategicPause #ThinkDev #LearningAndDevelopmentThe Strategic Pause releases new episodes the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays wherever you get podcasts.Episode ResourcesThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fableby Patrick Lencioni Patrick M. LencioniThe Strategic Pause ep 4: Back the Truck UpShout out: City of West Sacramento | Home
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