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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...

Join peers and colleagues from around the world in this year’s survey. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and you’ll receive early access to the final report.

Researchers David Witt and Dr. Jay Campbell share insights into why Blanchard's 2026 study is so pivotal, what they’re curious to learn, and why HR and L&D professionals should participate.

Dear Madeleine, I am an American working overseas. A few years ago I took a break from adventure travel to make some cash by accepting an entry level job in IT operations. I was surprised to find...

In a world where AI can crank out content in seconds, our job is to resist the noise and focus on what matters says Britney Cole.

Dear Madeleine, Our company is experiencing the pressures of the economic downturn in my country (not the US). One of the solutions has been to eliminate a layer of management. As a result, at...

You can get rid of that “scary boss” label and lead your team to higher levels of innovation, productivity, and engagement.says trust expert Randy Conley.

Dear Madeleine, I am the general counsel for a complex global conglomerate. I have a direct report who came with me from my last job and has always been terrific. She started as an admin and moved...