Ep 201: Five Essential Functions of Leadership (with Henry Cloud)

Dr. Henry Cloud is a bestselling author, psychologist, and leadership expert whose work on boundaries, relationships, and emotional health has shaped leaders around the world. If you are familiar with Henry, you know that he doesn't just diagnose problems—he helps leaders understand what growth actually looks like, and how we can take responsibility for it in real life. Our President and CEO, David Ashcraft, recently sat down with Dr. Cloud for a conversation about his upcoming book Your Desired Future . This book is basically a masterclass in how to lead—yourself and other people and is exactly what we've come to expect from Henry: deep psychological insight with super practical application. Whether you are just getting started in your leadership journey, or you've been at it for a while now, this conversation is an absolute game-changer, and we are so glad we can bring it to you today.

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Ep 201: Five Essential Functions of Leadership (with Henry Cloud) is an episode from The Global Leadership Podcast by Global Leadership Network.

This episode is 48:53 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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