050: Dr. Henry Cloud – Ridiculously In Charge

Episode 050: Dr. Henry Cloud – Ridiculously In Charge I originally sent a cold email to Henry Cloud in February asking him to be one of the first guests on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show. I am extremely happy that after 7 months of work (a lot of emails/calls/scheduling), we made it happen! I’m extremely proud of this, and I was especially happy to hear the kind words Henry shared about The Learning Leader Show and what it stands for. Having sold over 10 million books worldwide, Dr. Cloud’s work has been featured or reviewed in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Publisher’s Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Fortune and many others. He is a frequent contributor to multiple news programs including CNN, Fox News Channel, ABC News and has a syndicated radio show in over 200 markets. Two of his premier books are: “Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality” and “Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and being Ridiculously in Charge.” Dr. Cloud has maintained an extensive leadership consulting practice for over twenty years, serving clients ranging from private and family held firms to public Fortune 500 Companies. Combining a background in clinical psychology and organizational leadership consulting with the experience of having founded and operated a successful health-care company, he brings an experience base which gives him a deep insight into how leaders function and the challenges they face. Episode 050: Dr. Henry Cloud – Ridiculously In Charge Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “You’ll always get what you create or what you allow.” – Dr. Henry Cloud Some Questions I Ask: What are the most common characteristics shared amongst high achieving leaders? Expand more on why “Integrity” is the wake you leave behind you… Why is Clyde Christenson’s “The Innovator’s Dilemma” such an important book? How do you prioritize what’s important? Are great leaders more analytical/numbers driven or more culture focused? What are questions you ask leaders to understand how they think? What pops into your mind when you hear the phrase “Learning Leader?” In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of humility, purpose, integrity, and being relational Why Liz Wiseman’s “Multipliers” is so powerful What it means to be ridiculously in charge The importance of having high expectations and a high level of support Focusing on culture AND results – Both are vital Leaders must be disciplined to look behind them… at the wake they create The power of having daughters Why Dr. Cloud loves the phrase “Learning Leader” “Integrity is the wake you leave behind. How your actions directly affect others.” – Dr.