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Coaching expert Madeleine Homan Blanchard shares a clear roadmap for every leader who is navigating their way through a continuously shifting work environment.

One thing is clear: becoming a great leader is a lifelong endeavor.

Continuous learning isn’t something you launch. It’s something you build into how people work says design expert Ann Rollins.

Ask some classic coaching questions to plant the seeds for finding a more sustainable way going forward says coaching expert Madeleine Blanchard.

As leaders we can’t guarantee there won’t be surprises or that uncertainty will resolve in the way everyone hoped.

Being scared is normal. Having the courage to do what you want to do, despite the fear, is exceptional. Master certified coach Madeleine Homan Blanchard shares how.

Uncertainty has become a permanent feature of leadership, not a phase to wait out. Leaders who thrive build practical habits that create clarity, confidence, and momentum says Leah Clark.

You can’t play it safe in moments that define who you are. You either tell the truth as you see it and accept the consequences, or you live with a defining deed.

People look to their leaders for guidance in uncertain times. Blanchard trust expert Randy Conley shares what leaders must do to navigate ambiguity, strengthen relationships, and create stability.

Dear Madeleine, I manage a large global team of developers. I have one newer employee who is very good at his job, gets his work done on time, and gets along well with the clients. I made it clear...

Editor’s Note: Madeleine is on holiday break this week, so we’re taking the opportunity to revisit the five most-viewed Ask Madeleine columns from the past year. As readers know, Ask Madeleine...

Dear Madeleine, I recently joined the accounting group for a company that runs family offices. I like the work and am learning a lot after simply working as an accountant for many years. My boss...

Blanchard's 2026 HR/L&D Trends Survey identifies the greatest multiplier of performance, engagement, and resilience isn’t external. It’s internal leadership.

Dear Madeleine, I am a college student in the middle of my junior year, majoring in business. I have had a job in the store at the student union since the summer before my freshman year. My...

Explore some of the key themes coming out of Blanchard's 2026 HR and L&D Trends Report.

Dear Madeleine, I was hired into my company a few years ago. I love my company and my job. The person who was my boss when I started had some kind of personal issue and took a leave of absence. He...

Dear Madeleine, There is no way to sugar coat this: I suspect one of my direct reports has taken another job.  Most of my team is virtual. A few people live locally, but after Covid we never...

Dear Madeleine, I lead a team that is responsible for content marketing for a consulting and research firm. After a lull the company started growing rapidly, and I now have a large cohort of...

Dear Madeleine, I work for a big internet company doing ad sales. This is my first real job out of school and I feel lucky to be hired by a company with such a great reputation. I also make enough...