Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Ken Blanchard (American Author, Speaker)

Ken Blanchard (b.1939,) fully Kenneth Hartley Blanchard, is an American author, speaker, and management expert known for his influential work in leadership and organizational behavior. His philosophy centers on servant leadership, personal growth, and fostering a positive culture, impacting business leaders, educators, and individuals pursuing personal and professional development.

Born in Orange, New Jersey, Blanchard earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a master’s and PhD in education from Colgate University in 1963. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in management consulting and leadership development.

Blanchard rose to prominence with The One Minute Manager (1982,) co-authored with Spencer Johnson. This groundbreaking book introduced a simple management approach focused on clear goals, swift feedback, and positive reinforcement. An international bestseller, it is regarded as one of the most influential business books of the 20th century, with concepts such as “one-minute goals” and “one-minute praisings” widely adopted worldwide.

He founded The Ken Blanchard Companies, a global management consulting firm, where he continues to consult and speak. Other notable works include Leadership and the One Minute Manager (1985) and Raving Fans (1993.)

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There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Rest, Results, Commitment

For a manager to be perceived as a positive manager, they need a four to one positive to negative contact ratio.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Management

None of us is as smart as all of us.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Teamwork

People are okay, it is their behavior that’s a problem sometimes.
—Ken Blanchard

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Authority, Leadership

The first principle of ethical power is purpose. By purpose, I don’t mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Purpose

People who produce good results feel good about themselves.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Excellence

HELP = H(umor), E-go, edging God out, L-istening, P-urpose
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Help, Assistance, Aid

I never use notes, they interfere with me.
—Ken Blanchard

In the past a leader was a boss. Today’s leaders must be partners with their people…. they no longer can lead solely based on positional power.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Challenges

As a manager the important thing is not what happens when you are there, but what happens when you are not there.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Management

Feedback is the breakfast of champions.
—Ken Blanchard
Topics: Business, Feedback

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