Leading Beyond Any Title

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Thank you for taking the time to join us for our recent webinar. I trust you’ll agree with me as to the value of Jennie & Bryce’s conversation as they explored, with your excellent questions, how values show up in leadership, especially under pressure, and why understanding your own values is essential to making consistent, confident decisions. One of the central ideas I picked up was that val...

Follow SAIT Corporate Training on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/saitcorporatetraining/?viewAsMember=true Connect directly with Jennie and Byrce on LinkedIn: Jennie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniengilbert/ Byrce https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-watters-8aa1a1b5/ Have burning questions about leadership that you'd like us to address? Email them to leadership.questions@sait.ca...

Jennie & Lauren tackle a much-forgotten aspect for Leaders who are working with change in their organization. Their conversation emphasizes that effective change leadership is less about managing processes and more about leading people through the human and emotional experience of ongoing change. Leaders act as the “oxygen for change” by helping people make sense of why change is happening, tr...

If feedback was truly working, we wouldn’t be avoiding it, bracing for defensiveness or waiting until things had already gone wrong to speak up. Despite our best intentions, feedback still triggers anxiety, silence or tension, often delivered through blunt honesty, passive hints or overly careful conversations that miss the point.  In this episode Jennie and guest host Lauren Bishop explore the qu...

Inclusion isn’t an initiative; it’s a leadership skill.   If you’re not leading inclusively, you’re leaving trust, performance, and innovation on the table. In today’s workplaces, teams are more diverse than ever, across culture, generation, identity, and role. But diversity without connection creates friction, not progress. It’s the quality of your connection across difference that determines whe...

 If you’re doing it all, you’re not leading - you’re just surviving. Too many leaders get stuck in execution mode, drowning in tasks, stretched thin, and holding on too tightly.   Strategic delegation isn’t about dropping work on someone else’s desk. It’s about building capability, trust, and shared ownership.   When done right, delegation increases engagement, strengthens your bench, and frees yo...

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s a boardroom conversation.   Leaders at every level are being asked how AI fits into their strategy, their people, and their bottom line. The challenge? Knowing where to start, what to prioritize, and how to lead responsibly in a world where the technology is moving faster than most organizations can keep up.    In this discussion, Kwame f...

 Let’s be clear, psychological safety isn’t about being nice.    It’s about creating a culture where people can speak up, challenge ideas, and offer unfiltered feedback, without fear. When leaders get this wrong, they create false harmony, avoid conflict, and stall team performance.    In this discussion, Jennie and Craig go beyond the buzzwords and checklists. They’ll unpack what it takes to buil...

 If leadership is anything, it’s personal.   Relational leadership isn’t about checking in, it’s about tuning in. It’s about building trust, earning influence, and developing people not numbers. That kind of leadership builds social capital, deep, resilient trust that makes performance sustainable.   But here’s the truth: When you lead this way, you’ll clash with systems that see humans as resourc...

Leadership takes more than drive, it takes emotional endurance.   In today’s high-pressure environments, leaders are expected to stay steady, make smart decisions, and support other, often without pausing to recharge themselves. But emotional strength doesn’t come from pushing through alone.   It comes from knowing how to reset, recover, and rise again. In this discussion, Jennie and Craig explore...

In a world where disruption is constant, leaders can’t afford to wait for clarity, they must create it. Whether you’re navigating rapid change, shifting priorities, or competing demands, adaptive leadership is the skill that separates those who cope from those who lead. It’s not about reacting faster, it’s about responding smarter.  In this session, Jennie and Craig will explore what it means to l...

Great leaders walk a fine line between confidence and humility.  Too much confidence? You risk arrogance and poor decision-making.  Too much humility? You might struggle to inspire trust and take decisive action.  What if the key wasn’t choosing one over the other—but learning how to balance both?  Explore topics such as:   The psychology of leadership presence: Why confidence without humility fai...

Leadership isn’t just about guiding teams—it’s also about navigating upward relationships. Whether you’re influencing senior executives, advocating for your team’s needs, or aligning with organizational priorities, managing up is a crucial leadership skill.   What if, instead of reacting to leadership decisions, you could shape them?   Explore topics such as: Understanding your boss’s leadership s...

Most leaders assume motivation is about perks, promotions, or paychecks. But science tells a different story. The most engaged and high-performing teams are driven by something deeper, autonomy, purpose, and mastery.  What if you could unlock the real motivators that fuel long-term success?  Explore topics such as: The neuroscience of motivation: What drives people to excel? The difference between...

Even the best leaders have blind spots—behaviors, habits, or biases that go unnoticed but significantly impact team dynamics and decision-making.     The challenge? You can’t fix what you don’t see. What if you could bring these blind spots into focus? By increasing self-awareness and seeking constructive feedback, leaders can proactively identify and address gaps that may be limiting their effect...

Difficult conversations are inevitable—but they don’t have to be painful. Whether it’s giving tough feedback, addressing underperformance, or navigating sensitive issues, the way you handle these moments defines your leadership.   What if, instead of avoiding them, you could turn these conversations into opportunities for trust, growth, and alignment?   Explore topics such as:   Why difficult conv...

Years after the initial push to return to in-person work, leaders are still navigating the complexities of managing remote and hybrid teams. Success in this new landscape isn’t accidental—it’s the result of intentional leadership and carefully designed environments that drive productivity, collaboration, and autonomy.  In this conversation we dive into actionable strategies to help leaders empower...

As a leader, your 1:1 time with your team members might be the most meaningful conversations you have all week. These moments offer a unique opportunity to truly see, hear, and value your people. Yet, too often, 1:1 meetings are treated as just another calendar event—easily moved, postponed, or overlooked.   What if we reimagined these conversations as a cornerstone of leadership? Done right, 1:1s...

For too long, feedback has carried a negative connotation, often feeling uncomfortable despite our best efforts to reframe it as a "gift."   We’ve all encountered feedback delivered ineffectively—whether through blunt honesty, passive-aggressive comments, or indirect hints. These methods don’t work.   It's time to leave behind the old ways of yelling, telling, and selling.   In this...

Self-reflection isn’t just a buzzword in leadership circles—it’s the foundation of true effectiveness in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure workplace. Leaders who pause to reflect gain more than just clarity; they build self-awareness, make smarter decisions, and inspire trust and confidence in their teams.     The ripple effect? Stronger teams, healthier organizations, and more sustainable success...

Follow SAIT Corporate Training on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/saitcorporatetraining/?viewAsMember=true Connect directly with Jennie and Byrce on LinkedIn: Jennie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniengilbert/ Byrce https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-watters-8aa1a1b5/ Have burning questions about leadership that you'd like us to address? Email them to leadership.questions@sait.ca...

As the new year begins, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how you can better care for yourself. A leader can’t give their best if they’re running on empty, and the stress of modern environments is only becoming more pervasive. We invite you to join us for a powerful webinar designed to equip leaders with practical strategies to thrive. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, manage your energy, build...

As we wrap up a year full of leadership insights, challenges, and growth, we invite you to reflect on the big ideas that have shaped 2024. From goal setting to neurodiversity, and everything in between, this session is a look back at the key themes that defined our conversations.   Some of the topics we revisit include:   Goal Setting: Bringing fresh thinking into an old process.  Feedback: Becomi...

This session will provide tools for leaders who want to enhance their skills in handling difficult performance conversations and complex employee dynamics, for example:    Turning Feedback Conversations into Constructive Outcomes: Learn how to redirect conversations about your own performance when your leader is unable to provide effective feedback, ensuring that the dialogue leads to growth and i...