Blanchard LeaderChat

Latest Episodes:

Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It with Garry Ridge Apr 01, 2025

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Hear 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 quiz

Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry Mar 01, 2025

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Hear 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 LinkedIn

Strategy and Leadership as Service with Sara Daw Feb 01, 2025

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Hear 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.com

The Art of Self-Leadership with Heather R. Younger Jan 02, 2025

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Hear 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 Amazon

Never Lead Alone with Keith Ferrazzi Dec 01, 2024

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Hear 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.

Productive Failure with Manu Kapur Nov 01, 2024

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Hear 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.com

The Five Talents That Really Matter with Barrie Conchie Oct 01, 2024

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Hear 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.com

Don't be Unfairly Labeled with Jessica Kriegel Sep 02, 2024

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Hear 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.com

Blanchard Leadership Summit Keynote Preview Featuring Marcus Buckingham and Jennifer Brown Aug 01, 2024

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In 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/summit2024

Reaching Your Potential with Pam August Jul 01, 2024

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Hear 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.ca