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Become a Global Leader is the podcast for ambitious professionals and leaders who want to increase their influence, visibility and impact across cultures.

Succeeding as a global leader takes more than expertise. It takes the confidence to make your voice heard, the clarity to communicate what matters, and the Cultural Intelligence to build trust with people who may think, work and lead differently.

Hosted by Victoria Rennoldson, CEO and Founder of Culture Cuppa and author of the book, Become a Global Leader, each episode explores the human side of global leadership, with fresh thinking and practical insights on confidence, influence, trust and connection across cultures.

A top 10 UK careers podcast, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally.

Lead confidently. Communicate clearly. Connect across cultures.

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107 – Strategic Agility in Complexity: Leadership Lessons with True Black

In this episode, True Black joins me to explore the evolving challenges leaders face in today’s complex global workplace. We discuss the importance of strategic agility, balanced with the necessity to zoom in and out of operational and strategic situations.

True also deep dives into the essential skills leaders need to thrive now and in the future, including why he believes in the value of inner work, resilience, and positive psychology. Learn how leaders can maintain peak performance by investing in their well-being and connections.

True Black is a bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) executive coach and facilitator, serving executive clients and teams since 2005. True comes from a corporate management background, leading large teams in the sales, marketing, and operations functions. He is a certified executive coach and a principal at True Development, a leadership development consultancy based in Taipei, Taiwan. His primary focus is on developing leaders and teams, and on organizational development consulting.

What you will learn in this episode:

  • The strategic agility and ability to zoom in and out in complex work contexts
  • How to balance operational focus with strategic vision
  • Key skills for future-proofing leadership
  • How to implement inner work practices for resilience and peak performance
  • Strategies for effective team collaboration and conflict resolution
  • Insights into positive psychology and its application in leadership

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