Blanchard LeaderChat

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Aug 2026

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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-do-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. So, subscribe today, listen at your convenience, and keep checking back for new episodes. You'll be inspired by what you hear.

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August 13, 202631 min

Leading Without Losing Our Humanity with Kari Zeller

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, but its greatest impact may not be on technology at all. It may be on leadership. In this episode of LeaderChat, Chad Gordon sits down with Kari Zeller, U.S. Air Force combat veteran, Founder and CEO of TGN Consulting, and author of Amazon bestseller Re-Placed: Answering the Call of Leadership in the Age of AI , to explore what it means to lead through one of the biggest shifts in modern work. They discuss why AI is more than an operational change, how leaders can help people navigate uncertainty and build trust during transformation, and why human capabilities like judgment, curiosity, and connection may become even more valuable as technology advances. Whether you're just beginning your organization's AI journey or helping others navigate what's next, this conversation offers practical insights for leading with confidence in a rapidly changing world.

July 1, 202634 min

AI-Enabled Learning: Building Capability at the Speed of Change with Ann Rollins and Britney Cole

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, where organizations are seeing the greatest impact today, and how learning leaders can evolve from creating content to building capability. Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or looking to scale it, this conversation offers practical ideas for helping people learn, grow, and perform in the flow of work.

June 1, 202643 min

What Self Leadership Looks Like Today with Susan Fowler and Lucy Dannewitz

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 constraints, and what happens when individuals bring solutions instead of just problems. From emerging leaders to experienced professionals, this conversation offers practical insight into building confidence, activating personal responsibility, and leading yourself with intention.

May 1, 202636 min

What Great Leaders Do Differently with Mark Miller

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.

April 13, 202638 min

Next Gen Leadership with Amanda Litman

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 expectations with the leadership principles that still stand the test of time.

April 1, 202627 min

The Key To Leading Positively In The Future with Jacob Morgan

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 shapes employee experience, and what it takes to prepare leaders for what's next.

March 2, 202645 min

Staying Engaged in Seasons of Change with Jennifer Brown

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.

February 3, 202614 min

Leading in the Tension: What Leadership Really Feels Like Today

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.

January 5, 202649 min

Unpacking Blanchard's 2026 HR/L&D Trends Report

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

December 1, 2025Episode 81322 min

Shatterproof with Dr. Tasha Eurich

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