
Amplifying Leadership Talking Goals with guest Kate Hendrickson
Jan 5, 2026
Kate Hendrickson, consultant, author, and leadership strategist with deep experience in strategy and operations. She talks about turning big-picture strategy into focused 90-day goals. She explains prioritizing work with a big-rocks approach. She stresses documenting plans, setting timelines, tracking 4–6 KPIs, and making regular review time non-negotiable.
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From Casting To Leadership
- Kate Hendrickson began her career in TV and film casting and production coordination, hiring short-term teams across cities.
- Those early experiences thrust her into hiring and informal leadership without formal training, shaping her practical approach to leadership.
Building Evaluations From Scratch
- In hospitality operations Kate created her own evaluation system because the business had no formal leadership structures.
- That subjective system taught her the need for clarity and formal processes in people decisions.
The Power Of Structured Leadership
- At a large consulting firm Kate experienced structured leadership and regular focused meetings that prioritized direct reports.
- That exposure convinced her to adopt structured goal-setting and coaching practices in her work.



