Next Level Blog

MARCH 8, 2012

Ken Blanchard is the co-founder and chief spiritual officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm. One of the most influential leadership gurus in the world, he is the author or co-author of dozens of books, including the international bestseller “The One Minute Manager.”

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QAspire

APRIL 1, 2012

Welcome to the April 1st 2012 Carnival of Leadership Development. This month, we again have a great line up of posts on leadership, management and talent development. BIG Thanks to carnival leader Dan McCarthy from Great Leadership for allowing me to host this event.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Leave a comment on this guest post by Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley to become eligible for one of 25 complimentary copies of their new book, “Simple Truths of… Continue reading → New Book Giveaway! 25 copies available!!

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 31, 2014

Through keynotes, workshops, and leadership coaching, learn how to cultivate trust and collaboration and develop a plan to emerge and leave a legacy. Have you read Sonia’s story of Brave Apple, endorsed by Ken Blanchard? Leadership Development leading teams problem resolution'

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] Last week, I had the opportunity to be with John Maxwell at an event to raise money to train leaders around the world. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do. Leadership Development personal development'

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 23, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development [link] I’ll admit it, ever since I started writing this blog, I’ve been much more aware of potential leadership lessons lurking in the mundane circumstances of life. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] As this year winds down, I’m preoccupied with the question of how I can be more effective next year. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do. Leadership Development resolutions Servant Leadership'

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 16, 2014

Author information Randy Conley I am the Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies. I have a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego and enjoy spending time with my family, bike riding, and playing golf. Leadership Development Trust' A study by researchers at U.C.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] It seems as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by men and women who are at the top of their game – whether professional athletes, CEOs, doctors or artists. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since then, he has provided leadership for Corporate Communications, Training and Development, Field Operations, Organizational Effectiveness, and Leadership Development. His eight books, two coauthored with Ken Blanchard, have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 21, 2014

Author information Randy Conley I am the Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies. I have a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego and enjoy spending time with my family, bike riding, and playing golf. Leadership Development ethics Trust'

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller clarify, “The Secret,” of leadership in… Continue reading → Book Notes Interview Leading Leadership Development' Confusion is the gift of those who think they know but don’t. Wisdom seeks clarity. Evaluated experience delivers it.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Since then, he has provided leadership for Corporate Communications, Training and Development, Field Operations, Organizational Effectiveness, and Leadership Development. His eight books, two coauthored with Ken Blanchard, have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 19, 2012

While there have been thousands of books written about leadership, there are a handful of leadership models that have served me well as a leader and leadership development practitioner. Situation Leadership. Developed by Ken Blanchard and Paul Hersey, it’s a timeless classic. Servant Leadership.

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CoachStation

MAY 8, 2023

Image courtesy of Kristina Flour on Unsplash One of my favourite leadership experts, Madeleine Blanchard covers imposter syndrome in an excellent post. Clearer Thinking have developed a free resource that may assist. Ask Madeleine – Blanchard Leaderchat Feel free to Email, Print or Share and Comment.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

To help you find the best resources amidst the endless maze of information, here are our top podcasts focusing on leadership strategy and development. Why Listen to Leadership Podcasts? Blanchard LeaderChat Perfect for those seeking diverse, expert insights into leadership and team management from seasoned professionals.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 22, 2017

All the ugly stereotypes of bad leadership are expressions of lousy self-leadership. Ken Blanchard says, “You can’t lead others if you can’t lead yourself.” Painful clarity: Self-leadership felt confusing to me until I… Continue reading →

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Are you afraid to talk about leadership development at work? Would you like to invest more in developing your people, but worry that your boss will pooh pooh the idea? This week, I had the honor of co-hosting the Online Servant Leadership Summit with Becky Robinson. You’re not alone. His next words shocked me.

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Leading with Trust

JULY 10, 2022

That’s one of the key leadership principles Ken Blanchard and I discuss in our recent book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. Step 2 : Did I accurately diagnose the employee’s development level? People go through predictable stages of development when starting a new goal or task.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 9, 2017

In many organizations who want and need more leaders, the actual working definition of leadership is conspicuous in its absence – there is no clarity on what success looks like. Shortly after Ken Blanchard and I published The Secret , I began to receive calls to speak. That’s why Step #1 in the process is to Define It.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2018

T HROUGH THE PAGES of Servant Leadership in Action , we get a clearer picture of what servant leadership is and isn’t. Editors Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell have collected some good essays on the subject. Ken Blanchard begins by telling us that some people think you can’t lead and serve at the same time.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

He’s also the Vice President for Leadership Development at Chick-Fil-A. Highlights from Mark’s talk include: “Current leaders must model the desired form of leadership.” Ken Blanchard. Does Ken Blanchard really need an introduction?! Ken Blanchard. Ken Blanchard. Mark Miller. Mark Miller.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

He’s also the Vice President for Leadership Development at Chick-Fil-A. Highlights from Mark’s talk include: “Current leaders must model the desired form of leadership.” Ken Blanchard. Does Ken Blanchard really need an introduction?! Ken Blanchard. Ken Blanchard. Mark Miller. Mark Miller.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 12, 2020

The Ken Blanchard Companies recently unveiled the results of their 2020 HR Learning and Talent Development Trends Survey. Over 800 Learning and Development professionals participated in the survey, comprising a wide cross-section of roles, age, and level of responsibility in organizations. Photo by Lukas on Pexels.com.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 2, 2017

Top leadership expert Ken Blanchard calls the book “a wake-up call for leaders at every level.” In addition to his new book and his previously published books, Giant Leap Consulting, under Bill’s leadership, offers an array of other services.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller capture, “The Secret,” of leadership in five letters, SERVE. The beauty of SERVE is inescapable simplicity and actionable clarity. Serve See the future: envision and communicate a compelling picture of a preferred future. What do I want to be true of the future? Why should anyone care?

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

If you go to one leadership development event this year, the World Leaders Conference is the one. This year’s speakers include incredible names like, Ken Blanchard, Bill Hybels, Erwin McManus, Ben Carson, Mark Sanborn, Drew Brees and many, many more. Question: Are you going to be at the World Leaders Conference?

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Leading with Trust

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The truth is that anyone can assume leadership roles and responsibilities regardless of their title or position in an organization, and irrespective of the type of organization in which they work or with which they are associated. Leadership is not just about power or position, it’s about relationships. with a resounding, “Yes!”.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 9, 2013

When Vicki Stanford, Director of the Speakers Bureau for The Ken Blanchard Companies, invited me to send a video for one of their webcasts, I sent this video on Un-Leaderlike Moments. It’s how I’m solving the problem of too much passion. (2 47 sec.) : How have you seen passion get in the way? This is [.].

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CoachStation

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The session formed part of a week-long focus on leadership. Other speakers included representatives from Blanchard International and BTS Australasia. I was provided with guidance on the session topic, which had to relate to coaching and leadership.

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Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

A new white paper from The Ken Blanchard Companies shows that poor leadership is costing the average company an amount equal to 7% of their annual revenue. Poor leadership is responsible for up to 30% of the reasons why people leave their organizations according to exit interviews conducted by The Saratoga Institute.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 1, 2017

It’s a question that has many of us in the leadership resiliency field pondering with great uneasiness. The current public personas of people whom we would title “leaders” are a far cry from the model Robert Greenleaf developed during his 40 years with American Telephone and Telegraph (now AT&T). institutions was not working.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 16, 2016

Several years later I finally landed my first job in leadership development. One of the things I’ve learned over the years is everyone has leadership development opportunities. SBL takes the assessment a step further by outlining the leadership implications of an individual’s top five strengths.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Other companies besides Datron and the Servant Leadership Institute that have done this include Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, Starbucks, Ken Blanchard Companies, Southwest Airlines, and Chick-fil-A. Care about your employees and help them see a positive vision of the future, not just for the company, but for themselves.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 7, 2012

Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson *Failing Forward by Maxwell *Bible Servant Leadership Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders First, Break all the Rules Situational Leadership II by Ken Blanchard Strength Based [.].

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Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

A new white paper from The Ken Blanchard Companies shows that poor leadership is costing the average company an amount equal to 7% of their annual revenue. Poor leadership is responsible for up to 30% of the reasons why people leave their organizations according to exit interviews conducted by The Saratoga Institute.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

The best development plans incorporate a blend of activities, leveraging the 70/20/10 model of learning: 70% of learning is from doing. As you’re crafting your development plan, keep in mind what activities will most help you gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences to ready you for the challenges ahead. Ken Blanchard.

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