Communicate with Courage with Michelle D. Gladieux
Blanchard LeaderChat
Hear Michelle Gladieux share tips for improving work relationships and experiencing deeper personal connections from her book Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges. She explains how to overcome the challenges she has identified—Hiding, Defining, Rationalizing and Settling—to begin communicating skillfully and confidently. Learn more about Michelle D. Gladieux at Or connect with her on
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The Giving Game with James Turk
Blanchard LeaderChat
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: Becoming the Leader That Others Want to Follow. Turk emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the success of others over personal advancement. True leadership success comes from being a leader who gives. To learn more about James Turk visit or visit
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Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It with Garry Ridge
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 or visit and take the free quiz
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Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 For more information on Kevin, go to his connect with him on
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Strategy and Leadership as Service with Sara Daw
Blanchard LeaderChat
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
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The Art of Self-Leadership with Heather R. Younger
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 . To pre-order Heather’s book go to
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Never Lead Alone with Keith Ferrazzi
Blanchard LeaderChat
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.
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Productive Failure with Manu Kapur
Blanchard LeaderChat
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
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The Five Talents That Really Matter with Barrie Conchie
Blanchard LeaderChat
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
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Don’t be Unfairly Labeled with Jessica Kriegel
Blanchard LeaderChat
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
info_outlineHear 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.uk