Blanchard LeaderChat

In 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.org

In 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.

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. 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.

Hear 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.com

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 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.com

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 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  

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 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/

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 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.com

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 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.