FranklinCovey On Leadership

Kat Cole: Growth, Disruption, and the Habits of Extraordinary Leaders

How do you lead through constant disruption without losing sight of people, purpose, or performance? In this episode, Kat Cole—CEO of AG1, former president of Cinnabon, a

Erica DeBoer: Clarity, Stewardship, and “Brilliance at the Bedside”

What does effective leadership look like when every decision can affect a patient’s life? In this episode, Erica DeBoer, Chief Nursing Officer at Sanford Health, joins Je

Elizabeth Svoboda: The Art of Pacing

In many organizations, the ideal employee is still the one who’s always on, answers instantly, and never seems to slow down. Elizabeth Svoboda—award-winning science journ

Shawn Vanderhoven: Pause to Lead Brilliant Work

In a world obsessed with speed, what if the most powerful leadership move is to tap the brakes? In this episode, Shawn Vanderhoven—partner at The Wiseman Group and co-aut

Ryannon Frederick: Human-Centered Leadership in Healthcare

How do you lead transformation in an environment where the stakes are life and death and “the way it’s always been” feels hardwired? In this episode, Ryannon Frederick, C

Phil Le-Brun: The Octopus Organization

Why do so many smart organizations still feel slow, rigid, and stuck in the past? In this episode, Phil Le-Brun—former McDonald’s executive who helped modernize operation

Dr. Henry Cloud: Your Desired Future

What if the biggest barrier to your goals lives inside your own head? In this episode, Dr. Henry Cloud—renowned clinical psychologist, executive coach, bestselling author

Andy Norman: Build Mental Immunity to Lead Through Uncertainty

In a world flooded with information, the greatest leadership challenge may be managing how we respond to ideas that challenge our assumptions. Philosopher and cognitive i

Dan Bigman: How Great CEOs Adapt Faster Than the Pace of Change

Today’s CEOs face constant distractions that consume time and attention. Dan Bigman, editor-in-chief and chief content officer of Chief Executive Group, shares what he’s

Conor Grennan: Why AI Adoption Is a Leadership Problem

Most organizations are approaching AI the wrong way. Conor Grennan, founder and CEO of AI Mindset, argues that AI adoption is not primarily a technology challenge—it’s a

Carol Tomé: Leading UPS With Head, Heart, and Hands

UPS CEO Carol Tomé believes leadership comes down to three things: head, heart, and hands. In this On Leadership conversation with Jennifer Colosimo, Tomé shares how she

Julia Dhar: Why Change Fails—and How Leaders Fix It

Most change efforts fail not because people resist change, but because leaders misunderstand how change actually works. Julia Dhar, behavioral scientist and BCG managing

Joe Atkinson: Leading AI Transformation Without Leaving People Behind

AI transformation is moving faster than any prior technology shift, but Joe Atkinson argues the real challenge isn’t technical—it’s human. Drawing on his experience leadi

Eric Ries: Your Culture Is the Problem—Not Your People

When teams fail to innovate, leaders often blame execution, alignment, or talent. Eric Ries argues the real issue is leadership itself. Drawing on ideas from The Lean Sta

Jennifer Colosimo: Expect a Lot, Care a Lot

Leadership is a constant tension between driving results and genuinely caring for people. Jennifer Colosimo, former president of FranklinCovey's enterprise division, shar

Ashley Herd: Pause, Consider, Act

Ashley Herd, author of The Manager Method, breaks down why most leadership mistakes happen in the gap between reaction and response. Her simple framework—pause, consider,

Howard Yu: Why Great Companies Perform and Transform

Sustained success requires more than optimizing today’s business—it demands building what’s next before it’s urgent. Howard Yu, LEGO Professor of Management at IMD, expla

Chris Anderson: How Great Leaders Turn Ideas Into Impact

A compelling idea means little if it fails to move people. Chris Anderson, head of TED, explains what separates ideas that spread from those that stall—and how leaders ca

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy: Stop Playing It Safe With Your Career

Playing it safe is often the riskiest career move. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy—current CEO of Xero, former president of StubHub, and founder of theBoardlist—shares why growth

Jeetu Patel: Lead Through AI or Risk Irrelevance

AI is reshaping organizations faster than most leaders expect. Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, explains why the future will favor companies—and