Ken Blanchard
Ken Blanchard is chief spiritual officer of Blanchard and co-author of “ Simple Truths of Leadership.”
Articles By Ken Blanchard
Hire smart people, train them properly, then get out of their way
As a leader, when you extend trust first, it creates such goodwill that team members will soon begin emulating your behavior by extending trust and respect to others. Read More
Invest time in your people
Don’t avoid or ignore the people aspect of work. Keeping to yourself and focusing only on your work will limit your ability to grow within the organization. Read More
A situational framework for leaders and learners
Let your people know you care about helping them develop their skills. Read More
2 essential practices for leading in the hybrid workplace
Given the increasing number of people who are working remotely, how do managers keep their people engaged and give them the direction and support they need? Read More
3 timeless principles of leadership
Over the years, my colleagues and I have embraced numerous ideas about leadership that fall under the category of servant leadership. Three timeless leadership principles have risen to the top. Read More
3 ways to keep employees energized and engaged
What can leaders do to create a workplace that engages people and contributes to their well-being, rather than stressing them and burning them out? Read More
The 2 sides of boss/employee feedback
Giving and receiving feedback without judgment — whether up or down the hierarchy — is a best practice for any leader who strives to achieve both great relationships and great results. Read More
3 steps to retaining talented people
Keeping in mind that labor shortages are one of the top concerns facing employers in 2023, here are three steps you can take to retain your talented people. Read More
Top challenges for L&D leaders in 2023
What is the one thing that has remained constant throughout the past three years? Read More
Check in with your people so they don’t check out
If leaders were more in tune with the needs of their team members and more focused on meeting those needs, quiet quitting would be far less common. Read More
Want to attract the best people? Try candor and curiosity
The often repeated adage, “People don’t leave organizations, they leave managers,” is as true as it ever was. Read More
Is one-minute management still relevant in 2022?
Can today’s overwhelmed managers be effective leaders with management theories from 40 years ago? Read More
Boost performance with day-to-day coaching
When managers focus on day-to-day coaching, the once-dreaded performance evaluation becomes an occasion to celebrate accomplishments. Read More
Simple truths of leadership
People are desperately looking for leaders they can believe in — leaders whose focus is on serving the greater good. Read More
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