Blanchard LeaderChat

Shatterproof with Dr. Tasha Eurich

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Dr. Tasha Eurich explain that resilience isn't an unlimited resource and describe what it takes to thrive through adversity as presented in her n...

Humane Leadership with Marcel Schwantes

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Marcel Schwantes talk about how his personal experiences and research led him to define five principles of effective leadership from his book Hum...

Catch People Doing Things Right with Guest Host Marshall Goldsmith and Martha C. Lawrence

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, hear guest host Marshall Goldsmith, world-renowned leadership coach, talk with Martha C. Lawrence, author of Catch People Doi...

Catch People Doing Things Right with Martha C. Lawrence

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Martha Lawrence share stories about how Ken Blanchard revolutionized leadership from her new book, Catch People Doing Things Right. She explains ...

Today Was Fun with Bree Groff

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Was Fun with Bree Groff Hear Bree Groff share personal stories, research, and practical wisdom about her vision for modern workplaces where peop...

Character with Robert Dilenschneider

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Robert Dilenschneider explain the components of character as presented in his book Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership....

The Science of Leadership with Margaret Moore

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Margaret Moore talk about nine capacities for leadership growth, from her latest book, The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact...

Communicate with Courage with Michelle D. Gladieux

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Michelle Gladieux share tips for improving work relationships and experiencing deeper personal connections from her book Communicate with Courage...

The Giving Game with James Turk

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover insights from James Turk as he shares practical advice for new leaders stepping into their roles, drawn from his latest book, The Giving Game...

Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It with Garry Ridge

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Garry Ridge explain how to build a company culture where people joyfully do meaningful work, alongside supportive, positive, enthusiastic colleag...

Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Kevin Eikenberry explain the mindset, skillset, and habits of being an effective leader from his new book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertain...

Strategy and Leadership as Service with Sara Daw

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Sara Daw explain how many organizations are challenging the traditional full-time employment model, by moving C-suite positions from the payroll ...

The Art of Self-Leadership with Heather R. Younger

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Never Lead Alone with Keith Ferrazzi

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Productive Failure with Manu Kapur

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Manu Kapur explain how carefully curated failure can become a signal for deeper learning. People can gain lifelong readiness to push themselves o...

The Five Talents That Really Matter with Barrie Conchie

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Barrie Conchie share the results of his research with Sarah Dalton to identify the most important skills leaders need today. They believe setting...

Don't be Unfairly Labeled with Jessica Kriegel

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear workplace culture expert, Jessica Kriegel explain why the concept of "generational differences" is an unfair generalization, and how the best man...

Blanchard Leadership Summit Keynote Preview Featuring Marcus Buckingham and Jennifer Brown

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 + W...

Reaching Your Potential with Pam August

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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: H...

Find the Work You're Wired to Do with Ken Coleman

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear 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 t...

The Bold Ones with Shawn Kanungo

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear 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 p...

Being Strategic with Rich Horwath

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Horwath shares tips from his book Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence. He explains that new...

Change Enthusiasm with Cassandra Worthy

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  In this episode, hear Cassandra Worthy explain how to embrace change by paying attention to your emotions—especially your negative emotions—to ...

Building Emotional Intelligence Habits with Dr. Travis Bradberry

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Dr. Travis Bradberry share strategies from his latest book, Emotional Intelligence Habits. He explains how to form good habits, break bad ones, a...

2024 HR/L&D Trends Survey: A Conversation about the Results

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley discuss how they are helping leaders become servant leaders with the tips in their new book, Simple Tru...

2023 The Year in Review with Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  In this episode: ·        HEAR Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon discuss EVERY episode of the LeaderChat podcast that aired in 2023! ·   ...

The Trusted Learning Advisor with Dr. Keith Keating

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Keith Keating explains the importance of making learning initiatives a part of the overall corporate strategy. He shares how to de...

The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People with Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Dr. Stejskal share how she created her framework for developing resilience as outlined in her book, The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People. S...

The Inner Journey of Leadership with Dan Rockwell

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Dan Rockwell explain how talented people often unintentionally hold themselves back from success. He encourages listeners to identify their self-...

Change Your Questions, Change Your Life with Dr. Marilee Adams

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Dr. Marilee Adams share powerful insights from her best-selling book Change Your Questions, Change Your Life. She explains how the questions we a...

Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Nate Regier explain how finding the balance between compassion and accountability is the ultimate way for leaders to create improved results and ...

Motivating Your Team with Catherine Stothart

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Catherine Stothart explain how leaders can learn to understand what motivates each individual on the team to enable them to use their talents and...

The Song of Significance with Seth Godin

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear 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 Heart of Human Achievement™ with Scott Blanchard

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Scott Blanchard, President of Blanchard®, share information about the recent rebrand of the company. He talks about the new tagline—The Heart ...

Awaken Your Genius with Ozan Varol

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

Experiential Intelligence with Soren Kaplan

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode hear Soren Kaplan explain how life experiences influence our mindsets and abilities while impacting our present success and future opp...

Real-Time Leadership with Carol Kauffman

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Carol Kauffman share information about the MOVE framework from her latest book, Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes are...

Leadership Two Words at a Time with Bill Treasurer

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

Understanding Essential Motivators with Linda Berens

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear human and organizational development expert Linda Berens talk about a framework for identifying your pattern of core psychologic...

Best of 2022 Competing in the New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear Keith Ferrazzi explain how remaining competitive in the post-pandemic world requires a new model of leadership. It will take rad...

Best of 2022 Smart Growth with Whitney Johnson

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 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....

Best of 2022 The Awesome Human Project with Nataly Kogan

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear emotional fitness and leadership expert Nataly Kogan share her super-practical guide for reducing daily struggle and burnout so you can live, wor...

Beating Burnout with Christina Maslach

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode hear Christina Maslach explain the causes of burnout as described in her new book, The Burnout Challenge. She talks about how to recog...

Finding Your True North with Bill George

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 workpl...

The No-Os of Leadership with Mike Easley

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode hear Mike Easley share experiences and insights from his two decades as CEO of an electric cooperative. He explains why self-awareness...

The Job You Were Born For with Eileen Hahn

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 wi...

Love + Work with Marcus Buckingham

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do 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 i...

Listening 2by2 with Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode coauthors Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich talk about the skill of listening from their book Listening 2by2: A Paradigm Shift for Leade...

Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego, High-Drive Leadership with Amer Kaissi

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Amer Kaissi shares results of his extensive research into the traits that define strong, effective leaders from his new book, Humbitio...

Simple Truths of Leadership with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear 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...

Best of 2021: The Art of Caring Leadership with Heather Younger

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, employee engagement expert Heather Younger explains that if you are looking for increased productivity, customer satisfaction, or emp...

Best of 2021: The Art of Impossible with Steven Kotler

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear peak performance expert Steven Kotler explain why we are all capable of achieving the extraordinary. Talking about his latest bo...

Best of 2021: Determining Your Span of Control with Carey Lohrenz

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear Carey Lohrenz explain how we can all learn to overcome the stressful circumstances in our lives instead of being overwhelmed by ...

Becoming an Impact Player with Liz Wiseman

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 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: Ho...

Taking A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Juliet Funt, globally recognized warrior in the battle against busyness, shares tips from her latest book, A Minute to Think: Reclaim...

Creating Psychological Safety with Randy Conley

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode hear Trust expert Randy Conley explain the important ways to create psychological safety by building trust in your working environment...

Creating Your Leadership Point of View with Pat Zigarmi

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode coauthor Pat Zigarmi describes the process of developing your Leadership Point of View as presented in the book Leading at a Higher Le...

Leverage Change with Jake Jacobs

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, organizational change expert Jake Jacobs shares how to make any change initiative successful by using the techniques from in his late...

From the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom with Bo Brabo

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear author Robert "Bo" Brabo share personal examples of delivering servant leadership in military, government, and business environm...

Refine Your Employee Culture with Stan Slap

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode hear renowned business culture expert Stan Slap explain the difference between understanding your employees and understanding your emp...

Risk Forward with Victoria Labalme

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear performance coach Victoria Labalme share strategies for moving forward in times when your goals aren't precisely clear. Some peo...

Winning the Talent Shift with Berta Aldrich

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode hear business strategy expert Berta Aldrich describe how the global marketplace has changed and explain why companies are struggling t...

How to Design Training for How People Learn with Julie Dirksen

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to hear learning strategy and design expert Julie Dirksen explain how to create a learning experience that's effective instead of one that get...

Best of Series- Nine Lies About Work with Marcus Buckingham

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus Buckingham believes there are some basic assumptions about work that are just no longer true in the business environment today. In this episode...

Best of Series-Fearless Leadership with Carey Lohrenz

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, you'll hear how aviation pioneer Carey D. Lohrenz learned what Fearless Leadership means in two of the most demanding and ex...

Best of Series-The Infinite Game with Simon Sinek

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A 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 ...

Creating Virtual Learning Experiences with Cindy Huggett

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear virtual training pioneer Cindy Huggett share information from her book Virtual Training Tools and Templates: An Action Guide to ...

Finding Your Dream Job with Alexa Shoen

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, Alexa Shoen shares secrets for finding your first job—or your dream job—from her new book, #EntryLevelBoss. She calls he...

Building High Performance Habits with Brendon Burchard

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 s...

How to Lead Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear Keith Ferrazzi explain the new rules for work presented in his latest book, Leading Without Authority. The days of authoritative...

Becoming a Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeown

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear leadership expert Dave McKeown challenge leaders to break the cycle of mediocrity and take responsibility for their own developm...

Exploring Diversity Beyond Lip Service with La'Wana Harris

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode, you'll hear La'Wana Harris share timely thoughts about her new book, Diversity Beyond Lip Service. She explains how she wo...

How to Lead from the Future with Mark W. Johnson

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Johnson describes a method for putting visionary thinking and processes into place so that any organization can take advantage o...

Entrepreneurial Leadership with Joel Peterson

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll hear Joel Peterson, chairman of JetBlue Airways, discuss the difference between an entrepreneur and an entrepreneurial leader. ...

Managing Effectively During Change with Judd Hoekstra

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Judd Hoekstra, coauthor of Who Killed Change, explains why up to 70 percent of change efforts fail. Research indicates there are several predictive re...

Leading with Gratitude with Adrian Gostick

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"If leaders know that showing gratitude and appreciating the work of their employees is important, why aren't they doing it consistently?" asks Adrian...

Learn How to Master Your Motivation with Susan Fowler

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear motivation expert Susan Fowler describe the three basic needs that are essential to optimal motivation: choice, connection, and competence. She e...

The Infinite Game with Simon Sinek

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A 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 ...

How to Build Your Conversational Capacity, Do Meaningful Work, and Make a Powerful Difference

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Craig Weber explains how strong communication skills can build healthy work environments and increase leadership effectiveness. "The ...

How to Be an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer 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 div...

Nine Lies About Work with Marcus Buckingham

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus Buckingham believes there are some basic assumptions about work that are just no longer true in the business environment today. In this episode...

Love Is Just Damn Good Business with Steve Farber

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"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 leade...

Becoming a Fearless Leader with Carey Lohrenz

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, you'll hear how aviation pioneer Carey D. Lohrenz learned what Fearless Leadership means in two of the most demanding and ex...

How to Help Your Leaders Adapt to Rapid Change and Improve Engagement with Jim Clifton

29 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 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. ...

Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy with Bonnie St. John

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For 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...

How to Build a High Performing Culture with S. Chris Edmonds

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, S. Chris Edmonds discusses the key points of his book The Culture Engine: A Framework for Driving Results, Inspiring Your Employees, ...

How to Build an "A" Team with Whitney Johnson

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 Th...

The Importance of Self-Awareness with Tasha Eurich

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tasha Eurich describes concepts from her book Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why th...

How to Lead with Emotional Courage with Peter Bregman

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, Peter Bregman shares his thoughts about leadership and the importance of showing up with confidence, being connected to othe...

Best of Season 1: Travis Bradberry on Emotional Intelligence

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up season one of the LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts abo...

Best of Season 1: Patrick Lencioni on The Ideal Team Player

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up season one of the LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts abo...

Best of Season 1: Elena Botelho on The CEO Next Door

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up season one of the LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thoughts abo...

Best of Season 1: Dr. Marshall Goldsmith on Triggers

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up Season 1 of the Blanchard LeaderChat Podcast, Ken Blanchard and Chad Gordon revisit some of their favorite episodes. They share new thou...

The Happiness Equation with Neil Pasricha

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

Six Steps to Becoming a Better Communicator with Vicki Halsey on Brilliance by Design

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 i...

Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts: Brené Brown on Dare to Lead

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, Brené Brown describes her research study, seven years in the making, that looks at the future of leadership and the bar...

Why Motivating People Doesn't Work…and What Does: Susan Fowler on Understanding the Science of Motivation

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Susan Fowler explores how most companies expect managers to motivate their people to accomplish goals. Managers may try many differen...

16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently: Don Yaeger on Great Teams

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Don Yaeger, author of Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently, discusses his research on why some teams w...