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

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“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. Henry Cloud

Continue Learning:

• Go to DrCloud.com
• Follow Dr. Cloud on Twitter: @DrHenryCloud
• Read his book: Integrity - The CourageTo Meet The Demands Of Reality
• Read his book: Boundaries For Leaders - Results, Relationships, And Being Ridiculously In Charge

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Did you enjoy the podcast?

This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Dr. Cloud was incredibly inspirational. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show!

Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

From Dr.Cloud.com

Dr. Henry 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.

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 worked with individuals from all walks of life, for more than two decades. From Wall. St. to the inner city, his research based principles have been used by millions, and featured in all forms of major media. He believes that our fulfillment and effectiveness in life centers in three areas: First, the clinical: how we think, feel and behave. Second, the relational: how we connect, love and relate. And third, performance: how we use our talents to achieve our dreams and goals. His wide range of experience as a clinician directing a chain of hospitals and treatment centers, as a coach and performance consultant to celebrities, high performers, and business leaders, and as a student and advisor of the spiritual life, give him a breadth of background and knowledge to address the major issues of life, with practical, sound, research-proven techniques to help people resolve difficult obstacles and reach their purpose, calling and dreams.