Chad Gordon interviews Dr. Henry Cloud, author of the new book, The Power of the Other: The startling effect other people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond—and what to do about it. Cloud shares the importance of recognizing the impact that others have on your success. He explains how every significant act…
When you prepare to do an assessment to uncover your personal gifts with a coach, the first step is to understand that a gift is a gift. Unfortunately, a lot of us have learned to gloss over what we do well, to minimize it, or even to deny it. But just because something comes naturally…
Dear Madeleine, I am a VP of supply chain in a vast multi-billion dollar global consumer products company. Our CEO is really smart—a true visionary—and I have a great relationship with him. We always have good conversations when we are together. He works out of the European headquarters while my division is in the US,…
I woke up this morning to a face full of licking and paws on my chest. Now, Chico isn’t a small dog—he’s a bull terrier who was described as “one big muscle” by a guy on his way to work today. So his stepping on my stomach didn’t just pull me out of my dreams,…
This guest post is by Blanchard family member Kurtis Blanchard. Growing up in a family that works in the leadership and management training business (The Ken Blanchard Companies), I heard the topic of leadership discussed incessantly—not just at the dinner table but also in the car, at sporting events, all day, every day. But it…
Good leaders are constantly striving for excellence. They start with themselves, then raise the bar for their team. It’s a journey that requires a combination of self awareness and growth. I had a chance to experience both of these things when I recently accepted a new position with my company. Eight months ago, I stepped…
Dear Madeleine, I am a VP at a global real estate development company. About a year ago there was a big reorganization. One of my peers was made an EVP and is now my boss. As peers we had a friendly, if competitive, relationship. We did okay together in the new relationship for awhile—until I…
