Esteemed American author, business consultant, and motivational speaker Ken Blanchard has penned over 70 books, including the widely acclaimed The One Minute Manager, which has sold over 15 million copies.
Ken’s groundbreaking work in the 1980s is now the gold standard among training and development professionals, the bedrock of healthy company culture, strengths management, and leadership development. Ken’s wisdom teaches us that we have the unique opportunity to shape the growth of leadership principles and, therefore, the lives of countless individuals, which is why it’s essential to acknowledge people doing things right.
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”
He believes authentic leadership is rooted in positive recognition and compassion and that love and feelings, though seemingly unconventional in the corporate world, are crucial to building a successful organization. He says a positive work environment is about creating an atmosphere where everyone feels valued and capable of making a significant impact. Fostering a sense of caring, respect, and empathy benefits productivity and employee satisfaction.
Food for thought: Are you an authentic leader? Is your work environment positive and supportive? Do you acknowledge when team members are getting it right? If not, you’ve got some work to do.
