Dr. Henry Cloud
“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership.”
Dr. Henry Cloud | Leadership Expert, Clinical Psychologist, and Best-Selling Author
Dr. Henry Cloud is a globally recognized leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times best-selling author of over 45 books, including Boundaries, Necessary Endings, and his most recent faith-based autobiography, Why I Believe. With nearly 20 million copies sold, his work has transformed leaders, teams, and organizations worldwide.
As an executive coach and consultant, Dr. Cloud has worked with Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, and top leadership teams to improve performance, culture, and decision-making. Success Magazine named him one of the top 25 most influential leaders in personal growth, alongside Oprah Winfrey and Brené Brown.
Dr. Cloud’s dynamic speaking style combines deep psychological insights with real-world leadership strategies. Whether addressing corporate executives, entrepreneurs, or faith-based audiences, he delivers actionable principles that drive growth, accountability, and long-term success.
Speaking Topics Include:
Trust
It is tempting to think that trust is simple, that we should be able to spot a lack of trustworthiness relatively easily. But we all have our stories about misplaced trust. We either missed clear or subtle warning signs or there just were not any warning signs to see. Everything looked good on the surface, and maybe it was. But we got burned anyway. And sometimes we struggle to earn and keep the trust of those around us when trust bonds fail to form or are broken. When trust breaks down, so does our ability to move forward in business and in life. Trust will help your audience:
• Determine who is trustworthy and who is not
• Identify and develop the attitudes, practices, and behaviors you need to become a trustworthy person for other people
• Run a business or organization that invites the trust of your customers and stakeholders
• Repair trust when it has been violated and broken, even when it feels broken beyond fixing
• Protect yourself in the process of rebuilding trust that has been broken
Boundaries for Leaders
In Boundaries for Leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud gives leaders the tools and techniques they need to achieve the performance they desire - in their organizations and in themselves. Drawing on the latest findings from neuroscience, Dr. Cloud shows why it’s critical for leaders to set the conditions that make people’s brains perform at their highest levels. How do great leaders do this? One way is through the creation of “boundaries” - structures that determine what will exist and what will not. Here you will learn seven leadership boundaries that set the stage, tone, and culture for a results-driven organization, including how to:
• Help people focus their attention on the things that matter most
• Build the emotional climate that drives brain functioning
• Facilitate connections that boost energy and momentum
• Create organizational thought patterns that limit negativity and helplessness
• Identify paths for people to take control of the activities that drive results
• Create high-performance teams organized around the behaviors that drive results
• Lead yourself in a manner that protects the vision
Filled with inspiring and practical examples from Dr. Cloud’s coaching practice, Boundaries for Leaders is essential for everyone who aspires to lead companies, teams, and cultures defined by high performance and healthy relationships.
Difficult Conversations
Many of us struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and feelings of inadequacy. We know that God created us in his image, but how can we be loving when we feel burned out? How can we be free when we struggle with addiction? Will we ever enjoy the complete healing God promises? Combining his professional expertise and personal experience, renowned psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud guides us through four basic ways to become joy-filled, mature followers of Christ:
• Connect more deeply with others
• Separate from others in healthy ways
• Understand the good and the bad in ourselves and others
• Grow into greater emotional and spiritual maturity