Strategic Leader as Host
Strategic leader as host
This interactive session introduces the concept of “leader as host,” a leadership style rooted in welcoming others, connecting diverse individuals, and fostering collaboration. Drawing from cultural traditions of hospitality and the documented practice of host leadership, we’ll explore…
Active Listening
Communication Skills Practice
Empathy Exercises
Group Activity
Psychological Safety
Trust-Building Activity
Workshop
Description
This interactive session introduces the concept of “leader as host,” a leadership style rooted in welcoming others, connecting diverse individuals, and fostering collaboration. Drawing from cultural traditions of hospitality and the documented practice of host leadership, we’ll explore how this metaphor can strategically advance inclusion and operational goals.
Participants will reflect on culturally shaped notions of hosting and hospitality from diverse pan-Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian perspectives and discuss how these ideas can be translated into strategic and ethical leadership.
By reimagining leadership as hosting, participants will leave equipped to build connection and foster collaboration in ways that align with their values and cultural heritage.
Benefits
Through guided discussions and activities, attendees will discover practical strategies to re-imagine their roles as hosts and guests, and to build deeper connection to support collaboration.
Hosted by Nitin Deckha
About the Host
Nitin Deckha (he/him) holds a PhD in Anthropology from Rice University and is a certified training and development professional. He speaks on a range of topics, including AI’s impact on work and human skills, leadership and intercultural competence. With 15+ years of experience in postsecondary education and professional training, Nitin has taught at the University of Toronto, McMaster University, University of Guelph-Humber, and Hochschule Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. A versatile educator and speaker, Nitin equips learners and leaders around the world with the skills to collaborate, navigate complexity, and drive change. He is based in Toronto, Canada. A visual arts enthusiast, he is an avid volunteer for Friends of Global South Asia of Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, where he collaborates to organize webinars, gallery tours, and artist talks, and fundraising to support the museum’s Global South Asian gallery and curation.
Travel Locations
Examples: – CANADA – Ottawa (+€500), Montreal (+€500), Calgary (+€600), Vancouver (+€600), Winnipeg (+€600), Halifax (+€600), Quebec City (+€600),
USA – Chicago, (+€600), New York City (+€600), Boston (+€600), Washington, DC (+€600), Philadelphia (+€600), Kansas City (+€600), Houston (+€600), Dallas (+€600), Austin (+€600), Minneapolis (+€600),
UK – London (+€1000)
Distances – up to 250 km ((+€200), 250-500 km (+€500), 500-1000 km (+€600),
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Languages
English, French
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
$2Million (CAD) Commercial General Liability Insurance
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Wifi, projector, screen, chairs, table
Past Clients
I can provide a list of hosted learning events and leadership development sessions.
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