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Blanchard LeaderChatAny Dumb-Ass Can Do It with Garry RidgeHear Garry Ridge explain how to build a company culture where people joyfully do meaningful work, alongside supportive, positive, enthusiastic colleagues. He shares stories from his experience as the CEO of WD-40, and describes how learning moments helped him become a better leader and build a positive corporate culture, from his new book, Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It. For more about Garry Ridge, connect with him on LinkedIn or visit www.thelearningmoment.net and take the free quiz2025-04-0126 minBlanchard LeaderChatFlexible Leadership with Kevin EikenberryHear Kevin Eikenberry explain the mindset, skillset, and habits of being an effective leader from his new book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. The approach is exactly what leaders need to manage people in the unpredictable and complex landscape of business today. For a gift from Kevin visit www.kevineikenberry.com/gift For more information on Kevin, go to his website connect with him on LinkedIn2025-03-0124 minBlanchard LeaderChatStrategy and Leadership as Service with Sara DawHear Sara Daw explain how many organizations are challenging the traditional full-time employment model, by moving C-suite positions from the payroll to an “access role.” She describes the benefits of fractional leadership for companies and individuals in her latest book Strategy and Leadership as Service: How the Access Economy Meets the C-Suite. For more information visit saradaw.com2025-02-0119 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Art of Self-Leadership with Heather R. YoungerHear Heather Younger describe how to develop a new mindset around personal advocacy and learn to exercise your sphere of control and influence to take control of your workplace experience and relationships. She shares key messages from her new book, The Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within Your and Learn to Lead Yourself. For more information about Heather R. Younger visit her website here. To pre-order Heather’s book go to Amazon2025-01-0222 minBlanchard LeaderChatNever Lead Alone with Keith FerrazziHear Keith Ferrazzi share his latest research with more than 3000 teams. He explains how leaders and team members need to work together, elevate their behaviors, and hold each other accountable to mobilize their full potential as described in his new book, Never Lead Alone: 10- Shifts from Leadership to Teamship.2024-12-0130 minBlanchard LeaderChatProductive Failure with Manu KapurHear Manu Kapur explain how carefully curated failure can become a signal for deeper learning. People can gain lifelong readiness to push themselves outside of their comfort zones, using setbacks as launchpads for learning and innovation as described in his book Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing. For more information visit www.manukapur.com2024-11-0123 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Five Talents That Really Matter with Barrie ConchieHear Barrie Conchie share the results of his research with Sarah Dalton to identify the most important skills leaders need today. They believe setting direction, building energy, exerting pressure, increasing connectivity, and controlling traffic are focus areas, as presented in their book, The Five Talents That Really Matter. For more information visit conchie.com2024-10-0130 minBlanchard LeaderChatDon’t be Unfairly Labeled with Jessica KriegelHear workplace culture expert, Jessica Kriegel explain why the concept of “generational differences” is an unfair generalization, and how the best managers work with people based on their talents, strengths, and challenges. She explores the concepts from her book, Unfairly Labeled: How Your Workplace Can Benefit from Ditching Generational Stereotypes. For more information about Jessica Kriegel visit Jessicakriegel.com2024-09-0231 minBlanchard LeaderChatBlanchard Leadership Summit Keynote Preview Featuring Marcus Buckingham and Jennifer BrownIn this special double episode, hear Jennifer Brown discuss her book, How to Be an Inclusive Leader and Marcus Buckingham talk about his book Love + Work. Both thought leaders will deliver keynote sessions at the upcoming Blanchard Leadership Summit to be held October 8-10. 2024 in Dana Point, California. For more information go to blanchard.com/summit20242024-08-011h 10Blanchard LeaderChatReaching Your Potential with Pam AugustHear Pam August explain how to cut through the noise and stress of your busy life to realize your true potential as outlined in her book, Potential: How to Connect What’s Already There for Exponential Impact. It involves having the right mindset, setting your intention, and pausing to notice where you are in relation to your intention to choose how you move forward. For more information www.connectingpotential.ca2024-07-0124 minBlanchard LeaderChatFind the Work You’re Wired to Do with Ken ColemanHear Ken Coleman explain that self-awareness is the most crucial element in determining what kind of career will be the most fulfilling. He asks you to identify what you do best, what you enjoy, and what motivates you to begin the journey as detailed in his book, Find the Work You’re Wired to Do. For more Information visit www.Kencoleman.com2024-06-0326 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Bold Ones with Shawn KanungoHear Shawn Kanungo explain how individuals need to be life-long learners and to take risks daily to develop the confidence to become bold. It is the practical way to transform yourself and your organization. He shares tips from his book The Bold Ones: Innovate and Disrupt to Become Truly Indispensable. Learn more about a Shawn Kanungo on LinkedIn2024-05-0129 minBlanchard LeaderChatBeing Strategic with Rich HorwathRich Horwath shares tips from his book Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence. He explains that new growth comes from new thinking and it’s critical to take time to think about how to do things differently. Taking time to think, plan and act strategically is the secret to navigating every business challenge. For more information on Rich Horwath go to www.strategyskills.com2024-04-0126 minBlanchard LeaderChatChange Enthusiasm with Cassandra Worthy In this episode, hear Cassandra Worthy explain how to embrace change by paying attention to your emotions—especially your negative emotions—to achieve growth and transformation. She shares tips from her book Change Enthusiasm: How to Harness the Power of Emotion for Leadership and Success. For more about Cassandra Worthy visit www.changeenthusiasmglobal.com2024-03-0125 minBlanchard LeaderChatBuilding Emotional Intelligence Habits with Dr. Travis BradberryHear Dr. Travis Bradberry share strategies from his latest book, Emotional Intelligence Habits. He explains how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the micro behaviors that will take your EQ to new heights. His insights will help you change your habits and change your life. To learn more follow Dr. Travis Bradberry on LinkedIn2024-02-0126 minBlanchard LeaderChat2024 HR/L&D Trends Survey: A Conversation about the ResultsIn this episode hear Dr. Jay Campbell, Chief Products Office at Blanchard and host Chad Gordon discuss the results of the Blanchard 2024 HR/L&D Trends Survey. You’ll learn about the eight specific focus areas identified in the survey that Human Resources and Learning & Development professionals will face as challenges, or opportunities in the coming year. Download the eBook here.2024-01-2428 minBlanchard LeaderChatSimple Truths of Leadership Playbook with Ken Blanchard and Randy ConleyIn this episode Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley discuss how they are helping leaders become servant leaders with the tips in their new book, Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook. They explain how to put learning into action with the structured exercises and thought-provoking questions from the book. Get your copy of Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook To register for the Simple Truths of Leadership Webinar with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley, click here To join a monthly book club led by Randy Conley, become a member of the Blanchard Community – it’s free!2024-01-0231 minBlanchard LeaderChat2023 The Year in Review with Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon In this episode: · HEAR Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon discuss EVERY episode of the LeaderChat podcast that aired in 2023! · LISTEN as each guest reveals the key facts and ideas they want YOU to learn from their episode! · DISCOVER valuable information that will make you want to listen to each episode AGAIN and AGAIN and revisit the insights shared!2023-12-1833 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Trusted Learning Advisor with Dr. Keith KeatingIn this episode Dr. Keith Keating explains the importance of making learning initiatives a part of the overall corporate strategy. He shares how to develop a proactive approach to L&D as outlined in his new book, The Trusted Learning Advisor. For more information visit www.keithkeating.com2023-11-2923 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People with Dr. Taryn Marie StejskalHear Dr. Stejskal share how she created her framework for developing resilience as outlined in her book, The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People. She explains that our lives are filled with challenges, complexity and change and using these practices will help us flourish during difficult times. For more information visit https://www.resilience-leadership.com/2023-11-0125 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Inner Journey of Leadership with Dan RockwellHear Dan Rockwell explain how talented people often unintentionally hold themselves back from success. He encourages listeners to identify their self-defeating behaviors to become the authentic leaders they want to be. He shares tips from his latest book, The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership. For more information about Dan Rockwell visit www.leadershipfreak.blog2023-10-0222 minBlanchard LeaderChatChange Your Questions, Change Your Life with Dr. Marilee AdamsHear Dr. Marilee Adams share powerful insights from her best-selling book Change Your Questions, Change Your Life. She explains how the questions we ask ourselves and others can either expand our mindsets and open us up to new possibilities or constrict our mindsets to limit our choices. Learn more about Dr. Marilee Adams at www.inquiryinstitute.com2023-09-0126 minBlanchard LeaderChatCompassionate Accountability with Nate RegierHear Nate Regier explain how finding the balance between compassion and accountability is the ultimate way for leaders to create improved results and a thriving workplace. He shares the importance of building connections with your people from his latest book, Compassionate Accountability. For more information about Nate Regier visit www.compassionateaccountabilitybook.com 2023-08-0120 minBlanchard LeaderChatMotivating Your Team with Catherine StothartHear Catherine Stothart explain how leaders can learn to understand what motivates each individual on the team to enable them to use their talents and fulfill their potential. The conversation is based on her recent book, Motivation: The Ultimate Guide to Leading Your Team. For more information about Catherine Stothart visit www.essenwood.co.uk2023-07-0329 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Song of Significance with Seth GodinHear Seth Godin explain how to break the negative shift that has taken place in the workforce, as outlined in his new book, The Song of Significance. The key is for managers and employees to come together to build a significant organization that enrolls, empowers, and trusts everyone to deliver their best work, no matter where they are. For more information about Seth Godin, visit www.sethgodin.com2023-06-0125 min
Blanchard LeaderChatThe Heart of Human Achievement™ with Scott BlanchardHear Scott Blanchard, President of Blanchard®, share information about the recent rebrand of the company. He talks about the new tagline—The Heart of Human Achievement™, and the vision of the company—Leaders Powered for Good. He explains how Blanchard will continue to serve a diverse set of organizations with immersive learning experiences that enable leaders at all levels to turn potential into performance. For more information, visit www.Blanchard.com2023-05-1520 minBlanchard LeaderChatAwaken Your Genius with Ozan VarolIn this episode hear Ozan Varol explain how being genius isn’t for a special few. It can be cultivated. Sharing information from his new book, Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary, he encourages you to discard what no longer serves you and discover the qualities that make up your own personal genius. For more information about Ozan Varol visit www.ozanvarol.com To join his mailing list text Ozan to 55444 For more about the book visit www.geniusbook.net2023-05-0129 minBlanchard LeaderChatExperiential Intelligence with Soren KaplanIn this episode hear Soren Kaplan explain how life experiences influence our mindsets and abilities while impacting our present success and future opportunities. He shares tips and examples from his latest book, Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs, and describes the differences between IQ, EQ and XQ. For more information about Soren Kaplan visit sorenkaplan.com.2023-04-0323 minBlanchard LeaderChatReal-Time Leadership with Carol KauffmanHear Carol Kauffman share information about the MOVE framework from her latest book, Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes are High, coauthored with David Noble. She describes how leaders must learn to read situations and respond in the most effective way to manage high-stakes challenges. For more information about Carol Kauffman, visit www.carolkauffman.com2023-03-0126 minBlanchard LeaderChatLeadership Two Words at a Time with Bill TreasurerIn this episode hear Bill Treasurer share tips for becoming a more confident and competent leader from his latest book, Leadership Two Words at a Time. His message is especially helpful for new leaders, but leaders at all levels will find wisdom in his words. For more information about Bill Treasurer, visit www.couragebuilding.com 2023-02-0130 minBlanchard LeaderChatUnderstanding Essential Motivators with Linda BerensIn this episode, hear human and organizational development expert Linda Berens talk about a framework for identifying your pattern of core psychological needs, values, and behaviors from her book, Understanding Yourself and Others. She explains that the more we can understand about ourselves and others, the better we can work together. For more information about Linda Berens visit www.interstrength.org2023-01-0225 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of 2022 Competing in the New World of Work with Keith FerrazziIn this episode, hear Keith Ferrazzi explain how remaining competitive in the post-pandemic world requires a new model of leadership. It will take radical adaptability to sustain continuous change, inspire innovation, and separate the best organizations from the rest! His latest book, Competing in the New World of Work provides the roadmap.2022-12-1932 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of 2022 Smart Growth with Whitney JohnsonIn this episode hear Whitney Johnson explain the S Curve of Learning from her latest book, Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. She describes the three phases in the curve as the Launch Point, the Sweet Spot, and Mastery and helps you understand where people are on the learning journey to develop their potential. For more information about Whitney Johnson visit www.whitneyjohnson.com/newsletter or listen to her Disrupt Yourself podcast.2022-12-1223 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of 2022 The Awesome Human Project with Nataly KoganHear emotional fitness and leadership expert Nataly Kogan share her super-practical guide for reducing daily struggle and burnout so you can live, work and lead with more energy, joy and meaning. Her new book The Awesome Human Project is a response to her own journey as a refugee who achieved tremendous success. She makes the compelling case that while challenge in life is constant, struggle is optional. For more information about Nataly Kogan visit www.natalykogan.com2022-12-0626 minBlanchard LeaderChatBeating Burnout with Christina MaslachIn this episode hear Christina Maslach explain the causes of burnout as described in her new book, The Burnout Challenge. She talks about how to recognize the signs of employee burnout and how to combat the issue to promote increased productivity and health. For more information about Christina Maslach, visit www.theburnoutchallenge.com2022-12-0129 minBlanchard LeaderChatFinding Your True North with Bill George2022-11-0124 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer BrownIn this episode, hear Jennifer Brown deliver a call to action for leaders at every level to find their role and voice in affecting societal and workplace change. She shares concepts from her new book, How to Be an Inclusive Leader, Second Edition. For more information about Jennifer Brown visit www.jenniferbrownconsulting.com 2022-10-0333 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe No-Os of Leadership with Mike EasleyIn this episode hear Mike Easley share experiences and insights from his two decades as CEO of an electric cooperative. He explains why self-awareness and empathy are crucial for anyone aspiring to be a leader—especially a leader worth following. For more about Mike Easley on LinkedIn or visit his book website at noosofleadership.com/2022-08-0126 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Job You Were Born For with Eileen HahnIn this episode Eileen Hahn shares tips from her new book, The Job You Were Born For, which presents a revolutionary approach to aligning your work with your life’s purpose. She provides the method for learning what you were born to do while loving every moment of it and making a positive impact in the world. For more information visit www.eileenbhahn.com2022-07-0126 minBlanchard LeaderChatLove + Work with Marcus BuckinghamDo what you love. Sounds simple, right? Hear Marcus Buckingham share how to determine when you are at your best, so you can do what you love, and do it for the rest of your life. His newest book Love + Work focuses on bringing love, the most powerful of human emotions, back into your work and in life.2022-06-0143 minBlanchard LeaderChatListening 2by2 with Tom Kaden and Michael GingerichIn this episode coauthors Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich talk about the skill of listening from their book Listening 2by2: A Paradigm Shift for Leaders. Listening takes intention, patience—and practice. Listening is no longer considered a soft skill but an integral part of communication not only for organizations, but families and personal relationships. They share tips from their L.I.S.T.E.N model to elevate the need to improve communication to the top of our priority list. For more information about Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich visit www.Someonetotellitto.org2022-03-0127 minBlanchard LeaderChatHumbitious: The Power of Low-Ego, High-Drive Leadership with Amer KaissiIn this episode Amer Kaissi shares results of his extensive research into the traits that define strong, effective leaders from his new book, Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego, High-Drive Leadership. Conventional thinking has us believe that those filled with hubris and a lack of self-doubt make the best leaders. However, he explains how the unique combination of humility and ambition are the most important skills a leader can use. Humbitious leaders integrate humility into their relationships with others to drive results for their organizations. For more information about Amer Kaissi, visit https://www.amerkaissi.com/2022-02-0127 minBlanchard LeaderChatSimple Truths of Leadership with Ken Blanchard and Randy ConleyHear Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley discuss how to be an effective leader by using the skills of servant leadership and building trust. They share how to put the commonsense methods into common practice from their book Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. For more information visit www.simpletruthsofleadership.com2022-01-0333 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Art of Caring Leadership with Heather YoungerIn this episode, employee engagement expert Heather Younger explains that if you are looking for increased productivity, customer satisfaction, or employee engagement, you need to care for your employees first. People will go the extra mile for leaders who show they are genuinely concerned about their staff. But while most leaders think of themselves as caring leaders, not all demonstrate that care in consistent ways. Your employees will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. For more information about Heather Younger go theartofcaringleadership.com. Or follow Heather Younger on LinkedIn.2021-12-2728 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Art of Impossible with Steven KotlerIn this episode, hear peak performance expert Steven Kotler explain why we are all capable of achieving the extraordinary. Talking about his latest book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer, Kotler explains how the four skills of motivation, learning, creativity, and flow impact our ability to achieve and exceed expectations. He describes how the secrets of elite performers—athletes, artists, scientists, and CEOs—can be applied to your own performance so you can turn your biggest dreams into your most recent achievements. About Steven Kotler: For more information about Steven Kotler, go to www...2021-12-2036 minBlanchard LeaderChatDetermining Your Span of Control with Carey LohrenzIn this episode, hear Carey Lohrenz explain how we can all learn to overcome the stressful circumstances in our lives instead of being overwhelmed by them. She shares the fundamentals of surviving and succeeding during times of crisis as outlined in her new book, Span of Control: What to Do When You’re Under Pressure, Overwhelmed, and Ready to Get What You Really Want, to be released June 1, 2021. About Carey Lohrenz: For more information about Carey Lohrenz, visit www.Careylohrenz.com. To pre-order Span of Control, by Carey Lohrenz click here.2021-12-1331 minBlanchard LeaderChatBecoming an Impact Player with Liz WisemanIn this episode hear Liz Wiseman reveal the secrets of stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level from her new book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact. Drawing on insights from leaders at top companies, Wiseman explains what the most influential players are doing differently, how small, and seemingly insignificant differences in how we think, and act can make an enormous impact, and why—with a little coaching—this mindset is available to everyone who wants to contribute at their highest level. For more information about Liz Wisema...2021-11-2937 minBlanchard LeaderChatTaking A Minute to Think with Juliet FuntIn this episode, Juliet Funt, globally recognized warrior in the battle against busyness, shares tips from her latest book, A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work. Funt developed a framework to help people regain control of an overloaded, chaotic schedule. She reminds us to insert white space—short periods of open time into our daily routine to reinvent the way we approach a maxed-out schedule. For more information about Juliet Funt, visit www.Julietfunt.com 2021-11-0130 minBlanchard LeaderChatCreating Psychological Safety with Randy ConleyIn this episode hear Trust expert Randy Conley explain the important ways to create psychological safety by building trust in your working environment. He offers suggestions for things you can do immediately to create a safe place to work and challenges you to take the responsibility to make a difference.2021-10-2527 minBlanchard LeaderChatCreating Your Leadership Point of View with Pat ZigarmiIn this episode coauthor Pat Zigarmi describes the process of developing your Leadership Point of View as presented in the book Leading at a Higher Level. She explains the three basic steps of identifying key people and events that have influenced your thoughts about leadership, describing your leadership values, and sharing your expectations of yourself and of others with your team members. For more information about Leadership Point of View go to kenblanchard.com2021-10-0434 minBlanchard LeaderChatLeverage Change with Jake JacobsIn this episode, organizational change expert Jake Jacobs shares how to make any change initiative successful by using the techniques from in his latest book, Leverage Change: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results. Jacobs encourages you to embrace change, learn to love the troublemakers, and find ways to help people make a meaningful difference during the change process.2021-09-0133 minBlanchard LeaderChatFrom the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom with Bo BraboIn this episode, hear author Robert “Bo” Brabo share personal examples of delivering servant leadership in military, government, and business environments from his latest book, From the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom. Brabo explains how leaders can thrive by putting a focus on people and acting in alignment with the core values of their organization, whether big or small, public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit. Leaders who demonstrate consistent behaviors to support these values will be able to show long-term results for themselves and their companies. For more information about Robert “Bo” Brabo, v...2021-06-2830 minBlanchard LeaderChatRefine Your Employee Culture with Stan SlapIn this episode hear renowned business culture expert Stan Slap explain the difference between understanding your employees and understanding your employee culture. The distinction isn’t semantics; it’s the key to whether your strategies will succeed or fail. He shares tips for getting maximum business performance from his book, Under the Hood: Fire up and Fine-Tune Your Employee Culture.2021-06-0132 minBlanchard LeaderChatRisk Forward with Victoria LabalmeIn this episode, hear performance coach Victoria Labalme share strategies for moving forward in times when your goals aren’t precisely clear. Some people know exactly what they want and go for it, but others aren’t quite sure. Labalme talks about the tips and techniques from her new book, Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius. About Victoria Labalme: For more information about Victoria Labalme, go to www.riskforward.com/book or www.victorialabalme.com2021-04-0525 minBlanchard LeaderChatWinning the Talent Shift with Berta AldrichIn this episode hear business strategy expert Berta Aldrich describe how the global marketplace has changed and explain why companies are struggling to hire and retain high-performing talent. She shares tips from her latest book, Winning the Talent Shift to show you how to overcome the three main barriers to unlocking the potential in today’s workplace. By redesigning your talent acquisition strategy, you will increase revenue, engage teams and leaders, and set your company apart from the competition in the marketplace. About Berta Aldrich For more information about Berta Aldrich, go to www.bertaaldrich.co...2021-02-0130 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Design Training for How People Learn with Julie DirksenJoin us to hear learning strategy and design expert Julie Dirksen explain how to create a learning experience that’s effective instead of one that gets forgotten as soon as the learner completes the session. The first important steps in Dirksen’s process are to understand who your learners are, then define the behavior you want them to learn. This might seem obvious—but the trick is to identify the specific steps required to make that behavior visible and then teach them in a way that is both memorable and applicable to the learner. Dirksen unders...2021-01-0428 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of Series- Nine Lies About Work with Marcus BuckinghamMarcus Buckingham believes there are some basic assumptions about work that are just no longer true in the business environment today. In this episode, he shares his insights on eight of the nine lies featured in his latest book, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World, including ideas such as: People care which company they work for; The best plan wins; The best companies cascade goals; The best people are well-rounded; People need feedback; and more.2020-12-2142 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of Series-Fearless Leadership with Carey LohrenzIn this exciting episode, you’ll hear how aviation pioneer Carey D. Lohrenz learned what Fearless Leadership means in two of the most demanding and extreme environments imaginable: the cockpit of an F-14 and the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Through her experiences, Lohrenz identified a fundamental truth: high performing teams require fearless leaders. “Fearless leadership isn’t about not feeling fear. It’s having the ability to feel uncomfortable and to move through it and show up to be the best you can be,” explains Lohrenz. Hear her describe the fundamentals of Fearless Leadership: Courage: I...2020-12-1436 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of Series-The Infinite Game with Simon SinekA finite game has known players, fixed rules, and a clear end point, like baseball. But with infinite games such as business or politics, the players come and go, the rules are changeable, and there is no defined end point. There are no winners or losers in an infinite game—there is only ahead or behind.2020-12-0736 minBlanchard LeaderChatCreating Virtual Learning Experiences with Cindy HuggettIn this episode, hear virtual training pioneer Cindy Huggett share information from her book Virtual Training Tools and Templates: An Action Guide to Live Online Learning. She offers tips to ensure your virtual training is successful by meeting the specific needs of your organization. The first step is to define what virtual training means for your company. For example, if you are trying to replicate an in-person experience for a small audience, your design will have different requirements than it would if you were trying to reach a large audience. When creating a virtual program...2020-12-0127 minBlanchard LeaderChatFinding Your Dream Job with Alexa ShoenIn this exciting episode, Alexa Shoen shares secrets for finding your first job—or your dream job—from her new book, #EntryLevelBoss. She calls her approach a “fitness plan” for looking for work, with the goal of helping people go through the job search process as efficiently as possible. Shoen believes there are 14 incorrect beliefs that stymie our job search efforts and she challenges us to reconsider those assumptions. For example, many people believe they need the right degrees to get the right job. They spend thousands of dollars on schooling when they should have focused on getting...2020-11-0227 minBlanchard LeaderChatBuilding High Performance Habits with Brendon BurchardIn this week’s podcast, you’ll hear Brendon Burchard explain why and how some people perform at a higher level than others. He identifies six habits successful people practice to sustain long-term achievement in their personal and professional lives. Seek clarity. Successful people continually seek clarity. They are curious and ask questions. They are intentional about understanding how they are perceived by others and about the specific differences they want to make. Generate energy. So much mental, emotional, and spiritual fatigue exist today that we all must take control of our own energy. High performers develop routines such...2020-10-0541 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Lead Without Authority with Keith FerrazziIn this episode, hear Keith Ferrazzi explain the new rules for work presented in his latest book, Leading Without Authority. The days of authoritative command and control are gone. “Work doesn’t happen in organization charts anymore. Leaders need to learn the power of co-elevation to bring collaboration to a higher level of effectiveness,” says Ferrazzi. When a leader thinks of themselves as a servant, host, or Sherpa, their role changes to one that focuses on working hard to get the most out of a group of individuals. If the whole team is committed to the mission and to...2020-08-3134 minBlanchard LeaderChatBecoming a Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeownIn this episode, hear leadership expert Dave McKeown challenge leaders to break the cycle of mediocrity and take responsibility for their own development. In his latest book, The Self-Evolved Leader, McKeown acknowledges that it is easy for leaders to get stuck in the busyness of the day-to-day and allow themselves to be disrupted at any time. Leaders need to spend less time taking care of every little detail and more time developing, inspiring, and encouraging their staff.2020-08-0328 minBlanchard LeaderChatExploring Diversity Beyond Lip Service with La’Wana HarrisIn this compelling episode, you’ll hear La’Wana Harris share timely thoughts about her new book, Diversity Beyond Lip Service. She explains how she works with leaders to help them become aware of their own biases and how to make conscious choices that mitigate bias in order to embrace diversity. Harris defines diversity as the full spectrum of human indifference including race, gender, and sexual orientation. But she also points out other differentiators such as cultural elements, position or role status, privilege, and physical abilities that limit inclusion. La’Wana’s executive coach experience has provided many opp...2020-07-0635 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Lead from the Future with Mark W. JohnsonIn this episode, Mark Johnson describes a method for putting visionary thinking and processes into place so that any organization can take advantage of disruptive innovation. As business models change at an ever-increasing rate and the world becomes noisier, the tendency for most organizations is to hunker down and deal with the here and now. But it is important to get past the pull of the present and plan for five to ten years in the future.2020-05-2528 minBlanchard LeaderChatEntrepreneurial Leadership with Joel PetersonIn this episode you’ll hear Joel Peterson, chairman of JetBlue Airways, discuss the difference between an entrepreneur and an entrepreneurial leader. In his latest book, Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff, Peterson explains that leaders who want to make a lasting impact must learn to launch new initiatives, inspire others, and champion innovative approaches. In short, these leaders require a new set of skills.2020-05-0432 minBlanchard LeaderChatManaging Effectively During Change with Judd HoekstraJudd Hoekstra, coauthor of Who Killed Change, explains why up to 70 percent of change efforts fail. Research indicates there are several predictive reasons why change fails, and Hoekstra explains how to navigate through the process successfully. He also describes three of the five stages of concern that people experience during a change initiative.2020-04-0329 minBlanchard LeaderChatLeading with Gratitude with Adrian Gostick“If leaders know that showing gratitude and appreciating the work of their employees is important, why aren’t they doing it consistently?” asks Adrian Gostick, organizational culture expert and cofounder of The Culture Works. In this episode, hear Gostick talk about research his company conducted with more than one million employees that confirms the strong relationship between employee recognition and employee engagement. He explores the myths that are holding people back in his latest book, Leading with Gratitude, coauthored with Chester Elton.2020-03-0230 minBlanchard LeaderChatLearn How to Master Your Motivation with Susan FowlerHear motivation expert Susan Fowler describe the three basic needs that are essential to optimal motivation: choice, connection, and competence. She explains we all need to create these three needs in our lives in order to thrive. Creating the basic need of choice can be as simple as recognizing that we have a choice. Have you ever wished you didn’t have to go to work in the morning? That is a choice point. When that happens, ask yourself what would happen if you didn’t go to work—what would you lose? Then ask yourself what you would...2020-02-0326 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Infinite Game with Simon SinekA finite game has known players, fixed rules, and a clear end point, like baseball. But with infinite games such as business or politics, the players come and go, the rules are changeable, and there is no defined end point. There are no winners or losers in an infinite game—there is only ahead or behind.2019-12-2735 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Build Your Conversational Capacity, Do Meaningful Work, and Make a Powerful DifferenceIn this episode, Craig Weber explains how strong communication skills can build healthy work environments and increase leadership effectiveness. “The first step is awareness. People need to be aware of how they react to others during conversations,” explains Weber. Once people have this awareness, they can be more thoughtful about their responses and help conversations move along in a positive way. The second step is to embrace a new way of thinking. Many people let their ego get in the way during conversations when they want to prove they are right. That isn’t helpful. The pu...2019-12-0324 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer BrownJennifer Brown says most of us are not aware of the variety of forms bias can take. The most important thing is to start having discussions about diversity and unconscious bias so every leader can begin their journey toward becoming an inclusive leader.2019-11-0430 minBlanchard LeaderChatNine Lies About Work with Marcus BuckinghamMarcus Buckingham believes there are some basic assumptions about work that are just no longer true in the business environment today. In this episode, he shares his insights on eight of the nine lies featured in his latest book, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World, including ideas such as: People care which company they work for; The best plan wins; The best companies cascade goals; The best people are well-rounded; People need feedback; and more.2019-10-0142 minBlanchard LeaderChatLove Is Just Damn Good Business with Steve Farber“I’ve been in the business of leadership development for 30 years, and it became increasingly evident to me that love is the foundation of great leadership,” says Steve Farber. He isn’t talking a touchy-feely notion of love, but the competitive advantage you can have when you love what you do in the service of people who love what you do. This book is about dispelling the myth that love and business are mutually exclusive. Farber isn’t talking about love as a sentiment, but as a discipline: love of the cause, values, people, customers, products, and services. 2019-09-0334 minBlanchard LeaderChatBecoming a Fearless Leader with Carey LohrenzIn this exciting episode, you’ll hear how aviation pioneer Carey D. Lohrenz learned what Fearless Leadership means in two of the most demanding and extreme environments imaginable: the cockpit of an F-14 and the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Through her experiences, Lohrenz identified a fundamental truth: high performing teams require fearless leaders. “Fearless leadership isn’t about not feeling fear. It’s having the ability to feel uncomfortable and to move through it and show up to be the best you can be,” explains Lohrenz. Hear her describe the fundamentals of Fearless Leadership: Courage: I...2019-08-0635 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Help Your Leaders Adapt to Rapid Change and Improve Engagement with Jim CliftonIn this episode, you’ll hear Jim Clifton describe the findings from Gallup’s largest study on the future of work from his new book, It’s the Manager. “We found that engagement—not satisfaction, but engagement, where people are developing and contributing to something bigger than themselves—is extremely low. In the United States, about 30 percent of employees are engaged at work. And if you look worldwide, that number drops to 15 percent,” says Clifton. “This tells us that in the world of management, something isn’t working. The numbers are depressing—but the possibilities are inspiring.” After studying 300,000...2019-06-2925 min
Blanchard LeaderChatHigh Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way with Brendon BurchardIn this week’s podcast, you’ll hear Brendon Burchard explain why and how some people perform at a higher level than others. He identifies six habits successful people practice to sustain long-term achievement in their personal and professional lives. Seek clarity. Successful people continually seek clarity. They are curious and ask questions. They are intentional about understanding how they are perceived by others and about the specific differences they want to make. Generate energy. So much mental, emotional, and spiritual fatigue exist today that we all must take control of our own energy. High performers develop routines such...2019-05-3100 minBlanchard LeaderChatMicro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy with Bonnie St. JohnFor everyday situations that can drain our daily energy and make us lose focus, Micro-Resilience offers quick and easy ways to help us cope: Learn how to Refocus Your Brain, Reset Your Primitive Alarms, Reframe Your Attitude, Refresh Your Body, and Renew Your Spirit! Bonnie St. John explains how in her book Micro-Resilience, coauthored with Allen P. Haines. “We have so much disruption in our lives—new technology, new customers, new competition, new processes and systems,” says St. John. “All of this disruption creates stress and mental exhaustion. But you can make tiny changes in your dai...2019-05-0842 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Build a High Performing Culture with S. Chris EdmondsIn this episode, S. Chris Edmonds discusses the key points of his book The Culture Engine: A Framework for Driving Results, Inspiring Your Employees, and Transforming Your Workplace. S. Chris Edmonds has a delightfully simple explanation of culture: “Culture is all about how people treat each other—how leaders treat their teams and peers, how employees treat each other, and how people treat customers and vendors. It’s about relationships and respect,” he explains. As simple as that sounds, it can also be a very disruptive concept to some organizations. Many leaders and managers are asked to...2019-04-0838 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Build an “A” Team with Whitney JohnsonIn this episode, Whitney Johnson discusses the secrets to creating an engaged and productive team as outlined in her book, Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. Johnson shares seven ways managers can support their team members’ journey up the curve. Take the right kind of risks—Help team members understand the difference between doing something just to compete, versus finding a problem that needs to be solved and creating the solution. Play to your distinctive strengths—Help team members identify what they are good at and let them apply...2019-03-0429 minBlanchard LeaderChatThe Importance of Self-Awareness with Tasha EurichIn this episode, Tasha Eurich describes concepts from her book Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Thank We Think. Eurich explains how developing self-awareness—knowing who we are and how others see us—can help you be fulfilled, confident, and successful in life and work. “As an organizational psychologist—and intuitively—I’ve always believed that self-awareness was an important skill. But as an executive coach, I’ve come to realize it is an essential skill. I wanted proof, so I started researching the concept.”...2019-02-0432 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Lead with Emotional Courage with Peter BregmanIn this exciting episode, Peter Bregman shares his thoughts about leadership and the importance of showing up with confidence, being connected to others, and being committed to a purpose in a way that inspires others to follow. He explains that the most successful leaders not only know what to say and do, but are willing to experience the discomfort, risk, or uncertainty of saying and doing it. These leaders display what Bregman calls Emotional Courage. “Think about a conversation you need to have, but haven’t. You have all the skill and knowledge you need, but you aren...2019-01-0737 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of Season 1: Travis Bradberry on Emotional IntelligenceAs we wrap up season one of the LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts about the important messages from our guests and invite you to send questions you would like Ken to answer in future episodes. Just send your questions to podcast@kenblanchard.com. Enjoy this episode of Chad Gordon interviewing Dr. Travis Bradberry, researcher and author of the best-selling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0—which has sold over one million copies! Bradberry shares how emotional maturity is absolutely critical for success as a leader, and ho...2019-01-0236 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of Season 1: Patrick Lencioni on The Ideal Team PlayerAs we wrap up season one of the LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts about the important messages from our guests and invite you to send questions you would like Ken to answer in future episodes. Just send your questions to podcast@kenblanchard.com. Enjoy this episode of Chad Gordon interviewing Patrick Lencioni, author of The Ideal Team Player as well as nine other books on teams and motivation—which have sold nearly five million copies! Lencioni describes leadership as a calling that requires putting the needs...2018-12-1735 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of Season 1: Elena Botelho on The CEO Next DoorAs we wrap up season one of the LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts about the important messages from our guests and invite you to send questions you would like Ken to answer in future episodes. Just send your questions to podcast@kenblanchard.com. Enjoy this episode where Chad Gordon interviews Elena Botelho, coauthor of The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders to hear what it takes to become a world-class leader. “Most ideals about why people are su...2018-12-0339 minBlanchard LeaderChatBest of Season 1: Dr. Marshall Goldsmith on TriggersAs we wrap up Season 1 of the Blanchard LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts about the important messages from our guests and invite you to send questions you would like Ken to answer in future episodes. Just send your questions to podcast@kenblanchard.com. Enjoy this episode where Chad Gordon interviews Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the world's top-rated executive coach and author, about his book Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts–Becoming the Person You Want to Be. Dr. Goldsmith discusses the environmental and psychological triggers th...2018-11-1934 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Be Happier Now: The Happiness Equation with Neil Pasricha“Everyone wants to be happy,” says Neil Pasricha. “We were brought up to believe that if we worked hard we would have great success, and then we would be happy. But that just isn’t true.” Pasricha shares research that indicates combining great work with success, doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness. In fact, it is the opposite. Being happy leads to great work, which leads to success. Coming to work with a positive mindset has been shown to increase productivity by 31 percent and sales by 37 percent. People who are happy are 40 percent more likely to get a promotion...2018-11-0535 minBlanchard LeaderChatSix Steps to Becoming a Better Communicator with Vicki Halsey on Brilliance by DesignIn this episode, Vicki Halsey, author of Brilliance by Design, shares a case study of a team putting the ENGAGE model into practice. For years, both in the school environment and in corporate education, Vicki Halsey observed what was happening in classrooms—a teacher standing in front of a group of people, talking at them. The people in the audience were not engaged; only the speaker. This was very different from Vicki’s classrooms, where people were active, inspired, and even noisy. “It occurred to me that the person who is energized and all fired up is the on...2018-10-2225 minBlanchard LeaderChatBrave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts: Brené Brown on Dare to LeadIn this enlightening episode, Brené Brown describes her research study, seven years in the making, that looks at the future of leadership and the barriers and obstacles to daring leadership. “One of the most important findings of my career is daring leadership—a collection of skills and practices that are teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. It isn’t easy—because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. But it is necessary if you want to cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and embed t...2018-10-1046 minBlanchard LeaderChatWhy Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does: Susan Fowler on Understanding the Science of MotivationIn this episode, Susan Fowler explores how most companies expect managers to motivate their people to accomplish goals. Managers may try many different methods to encourage people to reach their goals, from rewards and recognition to pressure and intimidation. But research indicates that these methods just don’t work. “When did we get to the point that people have to be motivated by carrots and sticks—carrots representing incentives or bribes, and sticks representing pressure, threats and tension?” asks Fowler. Many people may not be aware of new research showing that the real secret to motivation is creating...2018-09-2436 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Build Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently Featuring Don YaegerIn this episode, Don Yaeger, author of Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently, discusses his research on why some teams win when others fail. “My research of the business and sports world uncovered sixteen things that successful teams do, and I grouped them into four main pillars,” explains Yaeger. (As you listen, you’ll realize the names of the four pillars create the acronym TEAM.) Pillar One: Targeting Purpose “Every team has to have a shared sense of purpose,” says Yaeger, “but this is more a belief than a statement. A high performing team feels a shared pur...2018-09-1037 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Be Your Best When it Matters Most: Judd Hoekstra on CrunchtimeLearn six strategies for turning a pressure situation into an opportunity. In this episode, Judd Hoekstra, coauthor of Crunch Time: How to be Your Best When It Matters Most, talks about the skill of reframing—intentionally thinking about a situation in a new or different way to improve performance. “When faced with a stressful situation, it is normal to have the fight, flight, or freeze reaction. But what you should do is pause and recognize when you are having negative thoughts—then challenge your thinking to have positive thoughts,” Hoekstra explains. Hoekstra offers six tips for putting reframin...2018-08-2729 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Become the Person You Know You Can Be: Robert Greene on Mastery ToolsIn this episode of the Blanchard LeaderChat podcast we speak with Robert Greene, author of the New York Times bestseller, Mastery. Greene shares some of the key points from his book, beginning with the importance of self awareness—getting a clear sense of who you are, where you are going, and what motivates you. From there, Greene discusses the importance of acquiring skills. He makes a strong case for an apprenticeship approach, where you focus on skill development above all else in your early years on the job. The goal is to develop the type of...2018-08-2046 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Create Engaging Work and New Opportunities for Growth: Beverly Kaye on Up Is Not the Only WayIn this episode of the Blanchard LeaderChat podcast, we interview Beverly Kaye, author of the new book Up Is Not the Only Way. Kaye shares new ways to stay engaged and feel valued for managers and others who work in flat organizations—companies that offer few opportunities to climb the traditional corporate ladder. Kaye says a focus on creating engaging work and new opportunities for growth can help. Part of the process for individual contributors is about changing their perspective on their current job. Kaye jokes that the grass is not always greener on the ot...2018-08-1331 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Create a Plan to Find Your Potential: Mark Sanborn on The Potential Principle“We all know how good we’ve become—but we don’t know how good we could be,” says Mark Sanborn in his new book, The Potential Principle. “Almost all people have a desire to get better—but only 30% have a plan.” That’s wishful thinking, says Sanborn. Sanborn recommends that people practice “positive discontent” in their lives and says that life gets interesting when you ask yourself, “How much better could I be?” He offers four reasons for getting started sooner rather than later: Change: If you stay the same, you get left behind Customers...2018-08-0630 minBlanchard LeaderChatMind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance: Alex Hutchinson on EndureIn this episode, Alex Hutchinson shares what he learned from ten years of researching human performance. He explains that whether you are running a marathon, building a career, or raising a family, you will have fundamental struggles. And even though the situations are very different, the struggles are similar. “Human achievement relies upon the ability to endure—and your ability to push forward in any circumstance will separate the very successful times from the less successful times,” explains Hutchinson. Here are a few of the fascinating concepts he shares: Although some limits we experience feel physical, many are di...2018-07-3037 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow are Others Influencing Your Success and How You can Inluence Others: Henry Cloud on The Power of the OtherChad Gordon interviews Dr. Henry Cloud, author of the new book, The Power of the Other: The startling effect other people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond—and what to do about it. Cloud shares the importance of recognizing the impact that others have on your success. He explains how every significant act in your life always includes someone else. How are you being influenced by others—and how are you influencing the key people in your life? Cloud also shares a unique "four corner" model that helps you identify relationsh...2018-07-231h 00Blanchard LeaderChatHow to Empower Yourself to Reach Your Goals: Susan Fowler on Self Leadership and The One Minute ManagerIn this episode of the Blanchard LeaderChat podcast, we speak with Susan Fowler, coauthor (with Ken Blanchard and Laurence Hawkins) of Self Leadership and The One Minute Manager®. Fowler shares some of the key points from the book, including challenging assumed constraints, identifying personal points of power, and becoming more proactive in getting your needs met. Fowler also discusses the importance of creating a culture of self leadership in today’s organizations where individual contributors seek out the direction and support they need to succeed. Fowler explains that in today’s fast-paced business environment, self leade...2018-07-1630 minBlanchard LeaderChatHow to Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders: Elena Botelho on The CEO Next DoorWhat does it take to become a world-class leader? In this episode of LeaderChat Podcast, we speak with Elena Botelho, coauthor of The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders. “Most ideals about why people are successful are driven by stereotypes and gut feel rather than facts and data,” explains Botelho. “In this book, we’ve aspired to provide information about how anyone can be successful by helping readers learn from other successful people in business.” Learnings shared in the book are based on groundbreaking research and in-depth analysis of more than...2018-07-1136 min