Best Selling Books by Kenneth H. Blanchard

High Five! combines the spellbinding charm of a timeless parable with cutting-edge information about why teams are important and what individuals and organizations can do to build successful ones. Through the story of Alan Foster, a workplace one-man band, High Five! identifies the four key ingredients of winning teams. Although Alan is an effective producer, he is unwilling to share the spotlight by partnering on projects and is fired because, as his boss puts it, "Alan, we need good producers who are good team players, too." It is a bitter pill for him to swallow. While mulling over his disappointment, he takes his son to his grade-five hockey practice, where it is clear that his son''s team, the Riverbend Warriors, knows nothing about teamwork, either. When the team''s two overworked coaches learn of Alan''s plight, they persuade him to join their ranks, and he finds himself charged with teaching himself and the players the meaning of teamwork. With the help of a woman friend-a former girls'' basketball coach who has "won more high school basketball championships than anyone"-Alan and the Warriors learn the magic of teamwork and that "none of us is as smart as all of us." With its simple style and easy-to-follow techniques, High Five! is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn the value and power of teamwork.

An inspirational story that shows how to supercharge your effectiveness at work and at home using the positive, trust-building techniques learned from training killer whales.

This study guide is an individually available part of the authors'' "Lead Like Jesus" kit. Only one study guide is included in the initial kit, but churches or organizations can buy as many study guides as needed for their leadership groups. There is plenty of room for writing as the concepts are explored via group and individual activities.

A modern day parable teaching the joy of generosity, service, and relationships. In the tradition of the best-seller The One Minute Manager, authors Ken Blanchard and fast-food entrepreneur S. Truett Cathy (Chic-Fil-A) create a parable that demonstrates the virtues of generosity. The Broker is a young man on the way up the corporate ladder who has found a niche for making money through high-tech investing. His imposing home, his chauffeur-driven limousine, his deep-sea fishing boat, and his rubbing shoulders with leading New York executives create the illusion of success, yet deep inside he is restless and feels insignificant. He reads an article about The Executive, the CEO of a very large and successful company, who claims the greatest joy in his life is his ability to give to others. This piques The Broker''s curiosity. He thinks he might get a competitive edge by meeting with The Executive. The Broker is impressed by all the antique and collector automobiles in the first floor lobby of The Executive''s office building. ''He must really worship cars, '' he tells The Assistant. ''Not at all, '' The Assistant says. ''He displays these extraordinary machines to inspire us--to remind us that each of us is unique.'' The Broker''s worldview continues to be shaken and turned upside down as he talks to The Executive and hears the principles that form his life. The Executive describes the plan he has developed that turns giving into a tremendous pleasure. He calls it The Generosity Factor--a way to give time, talent, treasure, and touch to those in need. The advice The Broker receives and the relationship he develops with The Executive provide a pleasant surprise and a unique twist on what it means to truly succeed--whether in business, at home, or in life.

When a person goes to the boss with a problem and the boss agrees to do something about it, the monkey is off his back and onto the boss''s. How can managers avoid these leaping monkeys? Here is priceless advice from three famous experts: how managers can meet their own priorities, give back other people''s monkeys, and let them solve their own problems.

NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATEDThe first edition of Full Steam Ahead!-an international bestseller that was translated into twenty-two languages-pioneered the concept of vision as the vital ingredient for truly satisfying long-term success. In this new edition, Ken Blanchard and Jesse Lyn Stoner offer new content and new resources to help you create and communicate a vision that will radically transform your work and your life. When do we need vision? During times of growth, change, or opportunity-so that we know we''re headed in the right direction. We also need vision during times of uncertai.

Leadership legend and bestselling author Ken Blanchard returns with trust expert and thought leader Randy Conley to present a structured playbook based on the bestselling Simple Truths of Leadership. The companion playbook to Simple Truths of Leadership expands on the book''s 52 essential principles of servant leadership and trust building. This structured playbook provides weekly prompts and exercises to help you track your progress toward your leadership goals. It focuses on one Simple Truth per week and includes: A summary of each Simple Truth A game plan for using each truth in your workplace, including thought-provoking questions and exercises to challenge your thinking and cause you to consider new ideas about leadership A Call to Action to Try It This Week With so much of today''s workforce feeling disengaged from the work they do, it''s critical for leaders to move away from self-serving methods and embrace servant leadership to put their followers'' needs before their own. And by journaling alongside servant leadership principles, you will be able to turn the common sense behind these simple truths into common practice for you and your organization.

Applies three principles of One Minute Management into day-to-day skills and shows how they work in real-life situations.

Abstract: This textbook is a concise, easy-to-read book that emphasizes practical applied behavioral science concepts, tools and techniques for the management of human organizations. Topics include: motivation and behavior; leadership; management effectiveness; diagnosing the work environment; developing human resources; constructive discipline; building effective relationships; group dynamics; planning and implementing change; and, management theory.

From one of America''s biggest bestselling authors and inspiring business speakers comes the key to creating a people-oriented, performance-driven, customer-first organization.

With a new foreword by Ken Blanchard The original, bestselling blockbuster which has transformed businesses world wide. The blockbuster number one international bestselling phenomenon is back ... not that it ever really went away. This easily-read story quickly demonstrates three very practical management techniques: One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings and One Minute Reprimands. The One Minute Manager also includes information on several studies in medicine and in the behavioural sciences, which help readers understand why these apparently simple methods work so well with so many people. The book is brief, the language is simple, and best of all ... it works.

Colleen Barrett began her career as an executive secretary, yet Southwest Airlines'' founder chose her to succeed him as president. When asked why, he said, "Because she knows how to love people to success." --

The Fortune 500 list, defined by size and volume, is the current measure of success in the corporate world. This timely book suggests instead a "Fortunate 500" list, based on the quality of service available to customers and the quality of life accessible to employees.

This teaching parable tells the story of a well-known author who is troubled by the gap between what people know and what they actually do. Seeking a way to close this learning/doing gap, the author learns life-changing secrets that provide him with the answers.

"Empowerment" can be a mind-numbing topic, but in The 3 Keys to Empowerment, Ken Blanchard and his coauthors use concrete examples, a Q&A format, case histories, and entertaining sidebars to keep the discussion lively. The first "key" is information, which the authors say managers must share liberally with employees to help create a sense of ownership. Next is setting up understandable boundaries that will make employees feel both comfortable and challenged. Finally, managers must develop teams to replace the old hierarchical structure. Armed with this new model of empowerment, companies can navigate the demanding world of global competition.

Successful leaders don''t rest on the laurels. Leadership must be a living process, and life means growth. "Great Leaders Grow" shows leaders and aspiring leaders precisely which areas to focus on so they can remain effective throughout their lives.

The first work in the new Leading at a Higher Level series offers in-depth, specific examples of how leaders and their organizations have successfully implemented Blanchard''s leadership techniques.