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Kenneth H. Blanchard

Nacido: May 06, 1939 – Orange, New Jersey, United States

Kenneth H. Blanchard is an American management and leadership author known for practical workplace guidance, especially situational leadership and managerial effectiveness. He coauthored The One Minute Manager and wrote or cowrote more than 65 books, including Raving Fans!; his books have sold over 21 million copies worldwide.

Biografía y Trayectoria del Autor

Kenneth H. Blanchard emerged from an academic foundation before becoming one of the best-known writers in modern management. Born in Orange, New Jersey, in 1939, he earned a BA in government and philosophy from Cornell University in 1961, an MA in sociology and counseling from Colgate University in 1963, and a PhD in education administration and leadership from Cornell in 1967. After teaching at Ohio University, he spent 1970 to 1976 on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A major early turning point came with Management of Organizational Behavior, the 1969 text he coauthored with Paul Hersey, which introduced the Situational Leadership model. Another came in 1979, when he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, co-founded the leadership training business that later became Blanchard. ((https://lead.blanchard.com/biography/))

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When you lead at a higher level, people work together in a way that excites customers and gets results
-Ken Blanchard on Leading at a Higher Level
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Keeping your commitment to your commitment is the toughest thing
-Becoming a Trusted Servant Leader
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It’s about we, not me: ‘We’re in this thing together. How can I help you in achieving our shared goal?’
-A Head and Heart Approach to Next-Generation Leadership
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Too many leaders have been conditioned to think of leadership only in terms of power and control
-Turn the Organizational Pyramid Upside Down?
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A true service culture creates an environment where people feel involved, appreciated, and cared for at work
-4 Keys to Great Customer Service
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People are sacred and leading them is a sacred responsibility
-3 Heart-Centered Principles of Leadership
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I’m grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives through the work our company does around the world
-Gratitude in the Workplace
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Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor
-Becoming an Inclusive Leader
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All good performance begins with clear goals
-3 Skills To Develop As A Servant Leader
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But remember, simple doesn’t mean simplistic
-The Three Secrets of the One Minute Manager—Classic Skills for a New Workplace Reality

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"UMass Magazine described Kenneth H. Blanchard as the bestselling author of more than 60 books"

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"Marshall Goldsmith said Kenneth H. Blanchard is a great thinker, teacher, and human being"

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"Training Journal called Kenneth H. Blanchard one of the most influential leadership experts in the world"

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"Cornell Alumni Magazine called Kenneth H. Blanchard the best-selling coauthor of The One Minute Manager"

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"Los Angeles Times Book Review said Kenneth H. Blanchard’s work paired simplicity with a thoughtful take on productivity"

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