Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The life cycle of a team is more like the cycle of maturity (dependence, counter dependence, independence, interdependence or some might prefer the Blanchard labels—forming, storming, norming and performing). Partnerships pursue development, more like a fine wine. I believe that managers must loosen the controls, not tighten them.

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Innovation Teamwork Blanchard Maturity 150

Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 1, 2018

If retail operations can more reliably keep their discretionary relationships with people who have to pay for that relationship than we can with our employees, who earn their livelihood with us, we need to take a serious look at how we’re creating the environment for those relationships. Their supervisors are doing the same.

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CEO Short-term Learning-by-Doing Blanchard 161

Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

She’s an expert in motivation, a bestselling author, and a senior consulting partner for The Ken Blanchard Companies. Find ways to align goals and expectations with your developed values. But the truth is, we need to see progress—we need to develop skills to be effective in everyday situations. 3 Needs of Motivation.

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Motivation Energy Learning-by-Doing Quality 84

Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2013

Lead by example and let people know that you don''t operate in silos. Manage collaboration with the proper tools. Try customer relationship software, project management programs, or whatever captures your ideas and helps transform them into action. Share information appropriately. Marketing'

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Brand Blanchard PR Open-book 283

You're Not the Boss of Me

JULY 13, 2009

And, while on this topic, the leader must also: Be Clear about Performance Goals and Expected Accomplishments Ken Blanchard has some ideas about maximizing individual performance. Here’s a video of Mr Blanchard explaining his philosophy. In other words we operate on the principle that equity means treating everyone in the same way.

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Performance Review Review PR Blanchard 40

Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Developing Servant-Leadership Skills Developing 6:52 27:28. Management vs. Leadership Difference 8:20 30:42. But, you can’t get to that point I think realistically, without having invested some time in your own personal growth and development. Trends impacting Servant-Leadership Trends 3:56 16:41. Ben : Got it!

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Greenleaf Servant Leader Leadership Learning-by-Doing 125

Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Developing Servant-Leadership Skills Developing 6:52 27:28. Management vs. Leadership Difference 8:20 30:42. But, you can’t get to that point I think realistically, without having invested some time in your own personal growth and development. Trends impacting Servant-Leadership Trends 3:56 16:41. Ben : Got it!

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Greenleaf Servant Leader Leadership Learning-by-Doing 100

CoachStation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Few managers and leaders are conducting useful one-on-ones and when they do, often miss the mark in making them effective and productive. Two of the most important, yet under-rated skills for managers and leaders are listening and questioning. It is too easy to get caught up in the operational and tactical aspects of management.

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Management Blanchard Self-aware Learning-by-Doing 130

The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 8, 2023

The Situational Leadership ® framework was the product of over 50 years of pioneering research in leadership development and organizational behavior. Studies of human motivation, professional growth and development were investigated on a separate track. Did the team or group the manager led hit their productivity targets?

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Situational Leadership Hersey Blanchard Argyris 52

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2015

So, how do these global business icons manage to get so much done through the smart use of their assistants? Give Them Kudos: Management consultant Peter Drucker told me he didn’t have much interest in discussing assistants with me because his focus was on strategy and assistants don’t create strategy.

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Productivity Products Drucker Blanchard 150