Blanchard Leadership Summit Keynote Preview Featuring Marcus Buckingham and Jennifer Brown
Release Date: 08/01/2024
What Great Leaders Do Differently with Mark Miller
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 on performance without losing sight of people. It’s a grounded look at how strong leaders balance results, growth, and sustainability, for themselves and their teams.
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Next Gen Leadership with Amanda Litman
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 offers perspective on what today’s leaders are getting right, and where old assumptions no longer hold. The conversation also explores how to build trust, lead authentically, and balance changing...
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The Key To Leading Positively In The Future with Jacob Morgan
Blanchard LeaderChat
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, why traditional approaches are no longer enough, and how leaders can build trust, stability, and human connection in a rapidly changing world. It’s a practical look at how leadership behavior...
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Staying Engaged in Seasons of Change with Jennifer Brown
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 at how clarity, connection, and intentional leadership behaviors create strong engagement, even when the future feels uncertain.
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Leading in the Tension: What Leadership Really Feels Like Today
Blanchard LeaderChat
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.
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Unpacking Blanchard’s 2026 HR/L&D Trends Report
Blanchard LeaderChat
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.blanchard.com/ebooks/2026-hr-l-d-trends-report
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Shatterproof with Dr. Tasha Eurich
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 To learn more about Tasha Eurich go to
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Humane Leadership with Marcel Schwantes
Blanchard LeaderChat
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
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Catch People Doing Things Right with Guest Host Marshall Goldsmith and Martha C. Lawrence
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 learn more visit . Or connect with Martha Lawrence on LinkedIn To learn more about Marshall Goldsmith visit
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Catch People Doing Things Right with Martha C. Lawrence
Blanchard LeaderChat
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 . Or connect with Martha Lawrence on LinkedIn
info_outlineIn 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