LeaderLab

By TILTCO

What's LeaderLab about?

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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LeaderLab episodes:

04.08.2024
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...
04.02.2024
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...
03.27.2024
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...
02.27.2024
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...
12.20.2023
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...
12.13.2023
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...
12.06.2023
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...
11.29.2023
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...
11.22.2023
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,...
11.15.2023
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...
01.19.2022
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...
04.29.2021
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...
04.20.2021
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...
04.06.2021
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...
03.16.2021
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...
03.02.2021
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...
01.28.2021
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 and to offer concrete...
12.02.2020
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...
11.11.2020
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...
09.17.2020
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...
08.04.2020
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: ...
05.05.2020
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...
04.15.2020
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...
04.08.2020
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...
03.11.2020
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...
02.26.2020
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...
02.19.2020
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...
02.12.2020
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...
01.09.2020
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...
12.06.2019
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...
11.20.2019
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....
11.14.2019
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...
10.30.2019
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...
10.29.2019
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...

What's LeaderLab about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

LeaderLab episodes:

Achieve your Best - the surprising power of living with intention

Invest in Human Performance = Elevate Business Performance

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

Play at work: so much more than Ping Pong

The People Leader Imperative: Unlocking results through communications

The People Leader Imperative: Innovating people leadership

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

The People Leader Imperative: Enabling people leaders with AI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EP 3.1 Leading with care through COVID-19: Element Fleets’ Jacqui McGillivray

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

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

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

EP 2.1: How to create success from within with Tennis Canada’s Michael Downey

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

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

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

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

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

EP001: The human centric organization with Janeen Speer from Shopify