Thomas Wilk

TomWilk

Bio

I help leaders navigate the messy, unspoken realities of management—without the sugarcoating. Think of me as your leadership GPS: recalculating when you hit detours, but always keeping you moving forward. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲): • Transform managers into leaders people actually want to follow. • Blend IT service management expertise with emotional intelligence (because uptime isn’t just for servers). • Deliver keynote talks, workshops, and coaching that leave audiences inspired and equipped. 📈 SEO-friendly buzzwords (because algorithms are people too): Leadership Development | Emotional Intelligence | IT Service Management | Performance Management | Team Building | Higher Education Leadership | Keynote Speaker | Author | Mentor 😂 Fun fact: I’ve survived mid-year evaluations, data center outages, and the Boy Scouts. If I can keep servers, scouts, and staff aligned, I can probably help you too. 🎤 Currently sharing insights in my series “What They Don’t Tell You About Leadership”—provocative truths, practical wisdom, and the occasional mic-drop moment. 📚 Author-in-progress, speaker on stages like HDI, EDUCAUSE, and ACM SIGUCCS, and builder of systems that make teams smarter, faster, and less stressed. 👉 Follow me for: • Leadership truths they forgot to put in the manual • Provocative reframes that spark debate • Practical strategies for managers who want to level up without burning out 🌐 Find me here: • LinkedIn: Tom-Wilk • YouTube: @LeadershipHelpDesk • Twitter/X: @WCG_Tom • Instagram: leadership_helpdesk • TikTok: @wcg_leadership_helpdesk

Recent articles

  • Case Study: How AI Improved My Service Desk
  • You are the CEO of Your Own Career
  • Strategies to Achieve Your Personal Goals
  • Addicted to Shiny Objects
  • The Power of Knowing How Long the Line Is in IT Service
  • The Three Types of IT Service Leaders I See
  • Share the Why: Help Your Team Understand the Purpose
  • What’s in Participation? Advice for Service and Support Leaders
  • Why the Right Metrics Are Important
  • How to Have, and Not Have, Difficult Conversations
  • The Power of Communication
  • Practice Self-Awareness in the Workplace
  • The Importance of Performance Reviews for Your Team
  • Knowledge and Your Team
  • Building Relationships with Your Team
  • The Importance of One-on-One Meetings
  • Performance Management for All Types of Employees