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LeaderLab

by TILTCO

Explore how to be an exceptional leader today with TILTCO's LeaderLab. Business leaders and experts reveal macro trends and give innovate, yet practical, solutions that can be applied to your organization. Hosted by Tineke Keesmaat, who brings her 20 years of experience working with leaders to guide the conversation on the issues that matter most.

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Episodes

  1. Pivoting yourself to thrive in an AI world.

    In this episode, AJ Tibando, CEO of Shift Canada, shares her insights on the impact of AI and her passion for helping individuals be successful in our changing world. In our conversation, AJ shares the following insights: · The impacts of AI are here. AI has been rapidly impacting how work…

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  2. Achieve your Best - the surprising power of living with intention

    In this episode, Mike James Ross, Chief Human Resource Officer of Simons and recent author of "Intention: the surprising psychology of high performers" discusses what intention is, why it is important, and how individuals and organizations can unlock it to achieve high performance. "High...

  3. Invest in Human Performance = Elevate Business Performance

    Jodi Baker Calamai, Deloitte Canada's National Managing Partner of Human Capital shares perspectives on how the future of work is now, the unparalleled opportunities it creates to make work better for humans and humans better at work, and how leaders can embrace this once in a lifetime…

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  4. Modern people leadership: new role, new focus, new skills.

    In this episode, Maggie Clinton the Founder of Trinity Leadership Coaching, shares how expectations of people leaders have changed and provides practical ideas on how organizations can better prepare and support their people leaders. Leadership is a relationship between those who aspire to lead…

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  5. Play at work: so much more than Ping Pong

    In this episode, Ryan Burwell, Director of Training & Facilitation at TwentyOne Toys shares how leaders can use the joy, curiosity, and experimentation of play to create stronger teams and improve business results. Play is a mindset of curiosity, experimentation, learning from failure and…

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  6. The People Leader Imperative: Unlocking results through communications

    In an era where the pace of change is rapid and relentless, the need for effective team communications is critical. People leaders will be the primary point of contact, and will need to be prepared and equipped to effectively engage and guide their teams forward. In this episode, we dive into the...

  7. The People Leader Imperative: Innovating people leadership

    The rapid and frequent changing dynamics affecting teams demands innovation. It also demands people leaders more actively facilitate innovation on their teams. In this episode, we talk with Robyn Bolton, Chief Navigator of innovation consultancy, MileZero, about how people leaders can create the...

  8. The People Leader Imperative: Re-thinking what it means to lead

    Companies tell us they want people to bring their whole selves to work, but leaders aren't quite set up to accept, support and lead the whole human beings on their team. To add, leaders aren't assessed, let alone rewarded, to do so. Yet, the data continues to show that happier, more engaged…

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  9. The People Leader Imperative: Enabling people leaders with AI

    AI is powerfully evolving jobs, organizations and industries. Will it redefine what it means to be a leader, too? In this episode of LeaderLab, we are joined by Levi Goertz, Head of Client Solutions at Valence, who helps us unravel how AI may automate and augment leadership with workforce trends...

  10. The People Leader Imperative: Re-inventing people leader programs that win

    Teams work together differently today. Team members also face different challenges and opportunities. This demands a new approach for people leadership and the people and systems that support them. In this episode, Stefani Okamoto, Director of Manager Excellence at ServiceNow, shares her deep...

  11. The People Leader Imperative: Defining people leadership for a modern world

    People leaders have always been a powerful force in organizations. With hybrid workplaces, a new generation in the workforce (Gen Z), rise of AI and digitization, quickly changing geopolitical concerns, and more is people leadership more important than ever? TILTCO Inc. gathered business leaders,...

  12. EP5.1: Skills leaders need to thrive in ongoing uncertainty

    Today's teams are faced with ongoing, unprecedented disruption. Leaders, then, are challenged to guide their teams through these new and uncertain times. Are leaders prepared? In this episode of LeaderLab, we are joined by Kristine Steinberg, CEO and founder of Kismet, to explore what it will…

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  13. EP4.10: How to REALLY hear what's on your team's mind

    Conversation is a powerful way for leaders to inspire and motivate their teams. It's also an opportunity to learn and make more effective decisions. Yet, engaging in conversations across an organization isn't always easy. In this episode of LeaderLab, we are joined by Dave MacLeod, CEO and...

  14. Hybrid Workplace Series: How to build great culture in a hybrid workplace

    Company culture matters. Strong culture is linked to stronger financial performance. During the pandemic, a third of organizations reported challenges in maintaining their company culture. With flexible work models here to stay, leaders are wondering how they can build a great culture in a hybrid...

  15. Hybrid Workplace Series: How leaders can support middle managers in a hybrid work environment

    Middle managers are a powerful force in organizations. As companies look ahead and consider the move to hybrid workplaces – that is where there is a mix of in-person and remote work happening – they'll want to focus on enabling their middle managers to be true people leaders who can coach…

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  16. Hybrid Workplace Series: How Leaders Can Successfully Communicate on Hybrid Teams

    The future is hybrid. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, organizations will likely adopt hybrid models of work. What does this mean for leaders and how can they prepare to lead teams where some employees are working in office and others are remote? TITLCO Inc. gathered business leaders,...

  17. EP4.6 How to Build Leadership Presence for a Virtual World with Melanie Espeland

    A leader's presence matters. It always has – be it in daily interactions with their teams and when influencing a new way forward for their organizations. But how do leaders build their presence and gravitas in a virtual workplace? Melanie Espeland joins this episode of the LeaderLab with…

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  18. EP4.5 The Power of Leadership Character with Dr. Gerard Seijts

    Character matters. In a year in which we've faced a global pandemic and growing unrest in pockets around the world, this has never been truer. But what is it and can it be developed? Dr. Gerard Seijts joins this episode of LeaderLab to explore the behaviours associated with leadership character…

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  19. EP4.4 A new approach for leaders to deliver successful strategic change with Dr. Elsbeth Johnson

    Big, strategic change efforts often fail. Virtually all of them are harder than they need to be. Why is this and what can leaders do to make change stick? Dr. Elsbeth Johnson, based on a decade of research, calls on leaders to step up and step back. In this episode of the LeaderLab, Elsbeth sheds...

  20. EP4.3 Communicating with employees in our next normal with Gillian Smith

    Employee communications is no longer a nice to have. It's a must have. The first months of the pandemic forced leaders to leapfrog their communication skills and practices. And now, as we settle into this new normal - as temporary as we hope it'll be - Gillian Smith, Managing Partner at NATIONAL,...

  21. EP4.2 Why teams are critical to performance with SHIFT's Parker Mitchell

    Is employee engagement possible in our current virtual world of work? It's not only possible, it's imperative in building and maintaining high-performing teams. In this episode, Parker Mitchell, CEO of SHIFT joins us to talk about how a human-first approach to leadership can spur teams to...

  22. EP4.1 Leader Self-Awareness: What it is and why it matters with Amy Fox CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership

    After years teaching at the Harvard Law School Amy took a pivot in her messaging after discovering the importance of self awareness in conflict resolution. As suggested by Erica Ariel Fox (author: Winning from Within), self-awareness includes 2 parts: State awareness: Being able to witness and...

  23. EP3.3 Helping your team thrive through crisis: Kanina Blanchard, Professor at Ivey Business School

    In this episode, Kanina Blanchard discusses: Her one big message for leaders during Covid-19 (01:31) Why it's important to create a game plan for surviving a crisis (02:56) Why you should think about how your actions will be judged in the long term (03:22) The three C's to keep in mind in a…

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  24. EP:3.2 The show must go on during COVID-19 with S-Curve Records' Angela Barkan

    In this episode, Angela Barkan discusses: Her role at S-Curve Records (02:01) How the music industry has been impacted by COVID-19 (02:51) How technology is helping her team stay connected (05:03) The importance of in-person interactions in creative fields and how her team is recreating that…

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  25. EP 3.1 Leading with care through COVID-19: Element Fleets' Jacqui McGillivray

    A note to our listeners, Covid-19 has created an unprecedented time for leaders. There is no playbook or easy way for leaders to navigate the tremendous economic, social and emotional toll. With this in mind, we decided that it was important now more than ever for leaders to help each other by...

  26. EP 2.4 How to lead your vision with emotional intelligence; featuring SickKids CEO Ronald Cohn

    In this episode, Dr. Ronald Cohn discusses: Why he chose paediatrics (1:02) When he first recognized himself as a leader (2:06) The difference between operational and visionary leaders (03:17) His leadership strengths (04:26) The importance of getting people on board with a new organizational...

  27. EP 2.3 How to build trust in nonprofit leadership with Nature Conservancy of Canada CEO John Lounds

    John Lounds reflects on how he achieved so much success. Good mentorship, building trust and building culture are all a part of the equation. Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify More about John Lounds: John Joined the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 1997....

  28. EP 2.2 How to navigate change and build consensus with Toronto's Chief of Staff, Jeff Fielding

    In this episode, Jeff Fielding discusses: His job trajectory (01:04) Four leadership principles and how they've guided him through challenging times (02:07) How to handle a crisis (04:15) How to develop "leadership courage" to have difficult conversations (06:13) The value of humour in tense...

  29. EP 2.1: How to create success from within with Tennis Canada's Michael Downey

    In this episode, Michael Downey discusses: The culture change he felt was needed at Tennis Canada (02:00) What he did to create change (02:54) The importance of having people at the top who support your vision (04:03) How he managed push back from those in the industry who weren't on board with...

  30. EP006:Leadership lessons learned by living on the edge with Hilaree Nelson, Mountaineer & Adventurer

    Hilaree Nelson is the first woman to climb Mt Everest & Mt Lhotse within 24 hours, she's trekked through the jungles of Mynamar in a quest to map out its tallest peak, and, has led teams through expeditions in some of the most wild and wonderful corners of the earth. National Geographic named her...

  31. EP005: How to thrive through the growth curve with Michael Katchen, Founder & CEO of Wealthsimple

    Michael Katchen has acheived personal leadership and company growth at the same time. Wealth Simple started as a simple investment tool on an excel sheet and now holds over $6 billion in assets. The company has a winning culture which plays a big part in its success. Key Takeaways: Wealthsimple…

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  32. EP004: Creating joy not happiness with Scott Rutherford, Executive Director of the Weider Leadership Development Lab (UofT)

    Scott Rutherford is an Associate Professor and the Executive Director of the Weider Foundation Leadership Development Lab at the Rotman School of Management. Prior to this, Scott was the Practice Expert on Leadership Mindsets and Capabilities at McKinsey & Company. Today's discussion dives into…

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  33. EP003: How to be a smart innovator with David Burnie from The Burnie Group

    David Burnie is the Founder of The Burnie Group, a management consulting firm that focuses on helping clients design innovative strategies and continuously pursue operations excellence. On today's episode, David discusses how no industry is safe from disruptive innovation and gives tips on how…

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  34. EP002: Being your best Data Geek with Joe Thacker from Fusion Analytics

    Joe Thacker is the Founder of Fusion Analytics, a Canadian company that helps retailers use their data to make smarter decisions. Fusion Analytics has been named one of Canada's fastest growing companies five years in a row. Joe shares how to get a grip on your data and be able to understand it....

  35. EP001: The human centric organization with Janeen Speer from Shopify

    Janeen Speer is the VP of Talent at Shopify. She brings years of leadership experience to the table and has worked in management roles at Starbucks, Lululemon, and WestJet. It is in Shopify's culture to build a human-centric organization that focuses on their biggest asset — the people. Janeen...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Explore how to be an exceptional leader today with TILTCO's LeaderLab. Business leaders and experts reveal macro trends and give innovate, yet practical, solutions that can be applied to your organization. Hosted by Tineke Keesmaat, who brings her 20 years of experience working with leaders to guide the conversation on the issues that matter most.

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Explore how to be an exceptional leader today with TILTCO's LeaderLab. Business leaders and experts reveal macro trends and give innovate, yet practical, solutions that can be applied to your organization. Hosted by Tineke Keesmaat, who brings her 20 years of experience working with leaders to...

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