Navigating Strategic Thinking and Cultivating Effective Communication with Michael Watkins

Join Ben Morton for a not-to-be-missed episode featuring Michael Watkins, a professor of leadership at IMD Business School and bestselling author, as they explore strategic thinking and effective communication in the workplace.In This Episode You Will Learn:Michael's insights into what it truly means to think strategically and practical applications for enhancing strategic thinking abilities within your organization.Strategies for developing a strategic mindset and fostering effective communication to drive organizational success.Practical exercises and frameworks for enhancing strategic thinking capabilities and overcoming common challenges.The importance of effective communication in strategic leadership and strategies for articulating vision, aligning stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives forward.How to overcome hang-ups about office politics and leveraging influence to drive change within organizations. Plus lots more.Your Next Keynote Speaker Booking Looking for an inspiring speaker for your next event or company conference? Click here to learn more about Ben's keynote talks, and then contact his team via chat@ben-morton.com to discuss fees and secure your date.

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The Leader’s Kitbag is the podcast that reveals what it really takes to lead and scale successfully—whether you’re growing a company, a business unit, or a team inside a larger organisation. Hosted by leadership expert Ben Morton, the show blends practical tips with deep insights through three distinct formats: #1. Leading the Scale-Up – Candid, long-form interviews with CEOs, founders, senior leaders, and authors who’ve faced the real challenges of scaling. These episodes dive into the key decisions, hard-earned lessons, and people-first strategies that made the biggest difference. #2. Leader’s Kitbag Episodes – Short, solo episodes (just 6 minutes) with Ben, sharing no-nonsense leadership and management advice you can apply immediately. #3. Shorts – High-impact clips from interviews past and present—including Leading the Scale-Up and the archive of The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast—designed to give you insight and inspiration in under 3 minutes. At the heart of every episode is the belief that great businesses are built by great people—and that human connection is the true currency of leadership. If you're looking for honest conversations, actionable tools, and a clearer path to leadership success, this is your kitbag for the journey.