3 Practices Every Leader Can Use in Times of Change

Tomorrow’s most effective leaders will be those who approach the latest tools and technology with timeless human wisdom. In this workshop, you’ll gain three proven tools to act with courage, earn trust through presence and turn adversity into resilience.
During this talk, Mckendree Hickory, PhD, head of coaching at NextArrow, will break down timeless wisdom into three practical strategies you can begin applying right away to lead with clarity in times of change.
Attendees will gain insights into::
- Preparing for challenging scenarios like giving tough feedback or announcing difficult decisions using the Dragon Audit framework
- Listening with presence and responding thoughtfully in high-stakes conversations with the EARS method
- Recovering quickly and refocusing after setbacks, conflicts or missed goals through the Control Check practice
Speaker
![]() | Dr. McKendree Hickory, Head of Coaching, NextArrow Dr. McKendree Hickory is the head of coaching at NextArrow where she works with leaders across industries to help them identify their potential, remove blockers to performance and unlock their team’s potential. She was formerly the head of facilitation at LifeLabs Learning where she led the strategy, development and direction of the facilitation team. She has a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology, with a research focus on conviction, women’s leadership development and developmental experiences in the workplace. She has delivered leadership training at over 300 companies and led learning and development at the fully remote company, InVision. |
