Blanchard LeaderChat

For many people, there remains some mystery about what really happens when an individual works with a coach.

The role of executive coaching in organizations is shifting. Coaching is increasingly recognized as a strategic driver of leadership performance.

Dear Madeleine, I was recently promoted and moved to a new team. I was very excited—first to make more money, and also to learn a new aspect of the business. Six months later, I’m a bit...

Don’t wait for perfect. Make the first pancake and learn from it says Scott Blanchard.

Each person on your team brings something special to the table, and it’s essential to maximize those individual strengths.

Dear Madeleine, I am an EVP in a mid-sized service business. I created the role, as I was put in charge of two business units that had been quite siloed but shared some overlap. Part of my job was...

Dear Madeleine, I work for a mid-sized global accessories brand. I was head of PR for many years but wanted to scale back when I had a kids. Now I serve as brand ambassador and influencer. The...

The leap from individual contributor to leader is no small feat—even your strongest team members can lose their footing.

Dear Madeleine, I have been working for a new boss for about six months. I think she is very organized and personable, and her whole team (me included) likes working for her. A while back, I had a...

Learn four reasons why leadership training so often fails to create lasting change.

Dear Madeleine, This isn’t so much a work question as a “my work is affecting my relationship” question. I met my husband in grad school when we were both studying to work in the same field. He...

Let’s talk about why making a business case for leadership coaching can be essential for organizations like yours.

Dear Madeleine, I really like my job and tend to go the extra mile. I had scheduled my quarterly one-on-one meeting with my manager, and then got an email from him that said “Hey, do you mind if...

Dear Madeleine, I am 28 years old and was hired five months ago at a globally recognized tech company. I moved across the country, took on a one-year lease, and furnished an apartment. I made some...

Dear Madeleine, I am a junior partner in a law firm and the expectation is that I work. A lot. Many of the partners work virtually in the summer, but I usually go into the office because it is...

Effectively leveraging artificial intelligence in leadership and learning applications requires a thoughtful approach says innovation expert Britney Cole.

Dear Madeleine, I read Feeling Trapped with interest and it scared me. I have had several jobs in retail and have been promoted to manager in each one, only to become disillusioned with the...

Dear Madeleine, I am an experienced manager. I really thought I was capable and prepared to deal with pretty much anything that shows up, but right now I am feeling a bit at loose ends. Our global...

Dear Madeleine, I have had a great deal of success. My problem is now that I have achieved my goals, I realize this isn’t what I thought it would be. I am 38, married, with two young kids and...