46% of CHROs told SHRM that leader and manager development is a top 2026 priority. But in today’s landscape, leadership development goes beyond a skill built or framework learned — it requires new muscles, built to carry more and flex under pressure.
Gone are the days of static, command-and-control leadership. Future-ready leaders and organizations are embracing reflection, engagement, and a true commitment to continually becoming better. Awareness and agility are more than nice-to-haves; they are core business capabilities that drive measurable outcomes.
But what does it really take to lead effectively in this environment? How can enterprises build a team of leaders who are prepared to sustain success?
In the inaugural episode of Link to Leadership, Tracey Walker, CEO of SHRM Linkage, will be joined by Demi Gilmore, CHRO of Tidal Health, and Rachael Marangu, Director of the Linkage Leadership Institute, for a dialogue on the role of self-awareness, courage, and commitment in high-impact leadership — and how these capabilities create conditions for enterprise-wide growth. You’ll learn:
What purposeful leaders can do to continually “become” better versions of themselves — in a new role, a new organization, or just a new circumstance
How to leverage self-awareness as a driver of performance, not just personal reflection
How to develop leaders and teams who operate with courage and clarity through change
What leaders can do to balance the delivery of results today with building the leaders needed for tomorrow
Meet the Presenters
Speakers:
Tracey Walker, Chief Executive Officer, SHRM Linkage
Demi Gilmore, VP and Chief Human Resources Officer, TidalHealth
Rachael Marangu, Director, SHRM Linkage Leadership Institute
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.