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Blanchard LeaderChat

Chad Gordon and Blanchard 100 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

This podcast is devoted to helping you be your very best by keeping up with current trends in self-development, leadership and business. The Blanchard LeaderChat Podcast provides the perfect way for you to stay up-to-date on the latest ideas, insights, and innovations that impact you and your work. Each episode features an expert sharing their ideas about helping people become the best leaders they can be.

Episodes

AI-Enabled Learning: Building Capability at the Speed of Change with Ann Rollins and Britney Cole
AI-Enabled Learning: Building Capability at the Speed of Change with Ann Rollins and Britney Cole Jul 1, 2026 34:34 Learning is changing faster than ever, and traditional training alone can no longer keep pace. In this LeaderChat episode, Ann Rollins, Vice President of the Design Studio, and Britney Cole, Chief Innovation Officer at Blanchard, explore how AI is transforming learning from a one-time event into a continuous, personalized experience. They discuss what an AI-enabled learning ecosystem looks like, w
What Self Leadership Looks Like Today with Susan Fowler and Lucy Dannewitz
What Self Leadership Looks Like Today with Susan Fowler and Lucy Dannewitz Jun 1, 2026 43:16 Self leadership isn't about title or authority, it's about ownership. In this LeaderChat episode, Susan Fowler, co-author of Self Leadership, and Blanchard leadership content developer Lucy Dannewitz explore what it looks like to move from waiting for direction to taking initiative in today's workplace. They discuss why self leadership matters at every level, how people can challenge assumed const
What Great Leaders Do Differently with Mark Miller
What Great Leaders Do Differently with Mark Miller May 1, 2026 36:18 Leading today means delivering results while navigating constant change and still showing up for your people, and many leaders are feeling the strain. Mark Miller, co-author of The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do, shares what it looks like to lead differently in that kind of environment. Grounded in the SERVE model, he offers practical ways to create clarity, build trust, and stay focused o
Next Gen Leadership with Amanda Litman
Next Gen Leadership with Amanda Litman Apr 13, 2026 38:51 Leadership is evolving quickly, and for many, it's arriving sooner than expected. In this LeaderChat episode, Amanda Litman, author of When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership, shares what it takes to lead in a moment where Millennials and Gen Z are stepping into greater responsibility. From navigating leadership before you feel fully ready to growing in real time, she offer
The Key To Leading Positively In The Future with Jacob Morgan
The Key To Leading Positively In The Future with Jacob Morgan Apr 1, 2026 27:59 In this LeaderChat episode, Jacob Morgan, author of The 8 New Laws of Employee Experience, joins the conversation to explore what it means to be a future-ready leader. As organizations invest in transformation, technology, and culture, we ask a deeper question, are leaders equipped to create the kind of employee experience that drives performance? He shares where leadership readiness falls short
Staying Engaged in Seasons of Change with Jennifer Brown
Staying Engaged in Seasons of Change with Jennifer Brown Mar 2, 2026 45:45 In this LeaderChat episode, Jennifer Brown, author of The Shape of Change, joins the conversation to explore what change does to engagement and why motivation often drops in uncertainty. She shares how identity shifts, low energy, and lack of clarity can quietly disconnect people from their work, and what leaders can do to re-engage and motivate others in the middle of it. It's a practical look a
Leading in the Tension: What Leadership Really Feels Like Today
Leading in the Tension: What Leadership Really Feels Like Today Feb 3, 2026 14:33 Senior leadership means living with competing demands. In this episode, Debbie Ung, President of Blanchard, shares what that looks like in practice. The conversation focuses on delivering results without losing people, staying decisive without losing empathy, and handling pressure from above without passing it down. Honest, practical, and grounded in what senior leaders face right now.
Unpacking Blanchard's 2026 HR/L&D Trends Report
Unpacking Blanchard's 2026 HR/L&D Trends Report Jan 5, 2026 49:31 Chad Gordon sits down with Ann Rollins, Dr. Jay Campbell, and Britney Cole to unpack the shifts redefining HR and L&D in 2026. They cut through the noise to right to what's real, what's hype, and what leaders should do now to build capability, engagement, and performance in a year where expectations keep rising and resources don't. To dive deeper into this year's trends, visit: https://resources
Shatterproof with Dr. Tasha Eurich
Shatterproof with Dr. Tasha Eurich Dec 1, 2025 22:58 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 new book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn't Enough). Take the Resilience Ceiling Quiz To learn more about Tasha Eurich go to www.tashaeurich.com
Humane Leadership with Marcel Schwantes
Humane Leadership with Marcel Schwantes Nov 1, 2025 24:08 Hear Marcel Schwantes talk about how his personal experiences and research led him to define five principles of effective leadership from his book Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-Ass Boss. He explains how patience, kindness, humility, advocacy, and trustworthiness can help you become a truly kick-ass boss in today's chaotic world. To learn more, go to marcelschwantes.com
Catch People Doing Things Right with Guest Host Marshall Goldsmith and Martha C. Lawrence
Catch People Doing Things Right with Guest Host Marshall Goldsmith and Martha C. Lawrence Oct 21, 2025 28:31 In this special episode, hear guest host Marshall Goldsmith, world-renowned leadership coach, talk with Martha C. Lawrence, author of Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads. Together, they explore the transformative power of positive recognition, how leaders can inspire excellence, and why focusing on strengths drives lasting organizational success. To l
Catch People Doing Things Right with Martha C. Lawrence
Catch People Doing Things Right with Martha C. Lawrence Oct 1, 2025 28:44 Hear Martha Lawrence share stories about how Ken Blanchard revolutionized leadership from her new book, Catch People Doing Things Right. She explains why this is more than a business biography. It is the American success story of someone who achieved greatness by genuinely caring about people and helping them reach their full potential. To learn more visit marthalawrence.com. Or connect with Marth

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