Blanchard LeaderChat

A Forum to Discuss Leadership and Management Issues

  • Offhand Comment Has You Feeling Like an Imposter? Ask Madeleine

    Offhand Comment Has You Feeling Like an Imposter? Ask Madeleine

    Dear Madeleine, My daughter told me I have “imposter syndrome.” I’ve done some research and I don’t think I have that at all. I think it’s something else. But I am definitely struggling with...

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  • How Great Leaders Build Resilience and Trust in First Responder Teams

    How Great Leaders Build Resilience and Trust in First Responder Teams

    Leadership expert Bob Freytag identifies some of the challenges unique to leading first responders and how to meet these challenges successfully.

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  • Need Help Advocating for Yourself? Ask Madeleine

    Need Help Advocating for Yourself? Ask Madeleine

    Hello Madeleine, I am 44, a devout Christian, on the autism spectrum, and working on my PhD at a seminary. From the day I came here I have had one job: I work at the campus post office. The pay is...

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  • Thriving Through Turbulence: The Challenge and Opportunity for Midsize Organizations

    Thriving Through Turbulence: The Challenge and Opportunity for Midsize Organizations

    Leadership is helping people stay focused on what matters, giving feedback that fuels performance, and creating an environment where people feel seen, trusted, and supported says Scott Blanchard.

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  • AI Doesn’t Care About You (But it Sure Feels Like it Does)

    AI Doesn’t Care About You (But it Sure Feels Like it Does)

    At the end of the day, AI is an incredible tool—but leadership is still on YOU says leadership expert Britney Cole.

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  • Not Sure When to Let Your Boss Know You’re Leaving? Ask Madeleine

    Not Sure When to Let Your Boss Know You’re Leaving? Ask Madeleine

    Dear Madeleine, I am a senior leader in a highly specialized digital publishing organization and I have about 14 direct reports. Organizationally, I’m third in seniority. My plan is, by the end of...

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  • Why Mid-Size Companies Hit a Wall—and How Strong Managers Can Break Through

    Why Mid-Size Companies Hit a Wall—and How Strong Managers Can Break Through

    Investing in capable, consistent management isn’t optional. It’s the foundation for scaling smart says leadership expert Scott Blanchard.

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  • Confused by a Direct Report’s Poor Performance? Ask Madeleine

    Confused by a Direct Report’s Poor Performance? Ask Madeleine

    Dear Madeleine, I am a fairly new manager, and I really like managing. My issue is that a young woman I hired a few years ago either cannot or will not meet expectations. She excelled at the job...

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  • 6 Ways to Maintain High Performance During Times of Change

    6 Ways to Maintain High Performance During Times of Change

    Leadership is all about being the one—the one who listens, understands, energizes, and supports.

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  • Empowering Women in Leadership

    Empowering Women in Leadership

    Leadership in action can change lives, especially when it’s rooted in courage, commitment, and leading with love.

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  • A Long-Time Direct Report Is Manipulating You? Ask Madeleine

    A Long-Time Direct Report Is Manipulating You? Ask Madeleine

    Dear Madeleine, I have owned a boutique specialty consulting firm for over twenty-five years. My founding partner died a few years ago and left me her share of the business, so I am the sole...

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  • Research Round-Up: Escaping the Negativity Trap

    Research Round-Up: Escaping the Negativity Trap

    Don't let negativity bias limit your effectiveness as a leader says Research Round-up editor Doug Glener.

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  • Leaders Who Flex: Why They Thrive in Times of Change

    Leaders Who Flex: Why They Thrive in Times of Change

    Leaders who can flex their leadership style are better equipped to support their employees during times of transition.

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  • Return to Office CEO Has Worn You Down? Ask Madeleine

    Return to Office CEO Has Worn You Down? Ask Madeleine

    Dear Madeleine, I work for a global company that had a very flexible work-from-home policy before Covid happened. I have been managing hybrid teams for more than 20 years and have never had...

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  • The Leadership Balancing Act: Avoiding Burnout and Building Engagement in Government Organizations

    The Leadership Balancing Act: Avoiding Burnout and Building Engagement in Government Organizations

    Creating an environment where engagement flourishes and burnout is minimized doesn't mean having all the answers—it’s about creating the conditions for dialogue and success.

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  • 5 Signs of Workplace Uncertainty and How to Fix Them

    5 Signs of Workplace Uncertainty and How to Fix Them

    In today’s uncertain business environment, employees need clear goals, direction, and support to stay motivated, productive, and aligned with organizational objectives.

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  • Need to Interrupt the Downward Spiral? Ask Madeleine

    Need to Interrupt the Downward Spiral? Ask Madeleine

    Dear Madeleine, I work in a company that directly supports several industries that have been affected by the changes that are being made in Washington—financial services, supply chain,...

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  • Leading in Uncertain Times: 3 Ways to Be Predictable in an Unpredictable World

    Leading in Uncertain Times: 3 Ways to Be Predictable in an Unpredictable World

    By setting clear goals, diagnosing individual needs, and providing the right leadership style, leaders can help their teams thrive—even in uncertain times.

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  • Having Trouble Balancing Urgent Versus Important? Ask Madeleine

    Having Trouble Balancing Urgent Versus Important? Ask Madeleine

    Dear Madeleine, I have been managing people for over a decade and now manage several businesses. There are constant fires that need to be put out. I spend hours on the phone trying to get to the...

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  • Reigniting Passion at Work: 8 Strategies for Addressing Burnout

    Reigniting Passion at Work: 8 Strategies for Addressing Burnout

    By focusing on trust, empathy, fairness, and a shared sense of purpose, organizations can move from a culture of burnout to one of passion and productivity says Randy Conley.

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