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On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & hashtag#KeynoteSpeaker) and Randy Conley (VP & Trust Practice Leader at The Ken Blanchard Companies) as they delve into the secrets of effective people leadership. Discover how to build trust, grow personally, and stay in tune with life's evolving terms in this insightful episode. Don't miss these expert tips to elevate your leadership game! Guest BIO: Randy Conley serves as Vice President & Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies.He is Blanchard's subject matter expert in the field of trust, co-author of Blanchard's Building Trust training program, and works with organizations around the globe helping them build trust in the workplace. Trust Across America has recognized Randy with a Lifetime Achievement Award as a Top Thought Leader in trustworthy business behavior and he is a founding member of the Alliance of Trustworthy Business Experts. Inc.com named Randy a Top 100 Leadership Speaker & Thinker and American Management Association included him in their Leaders to Watch in 2015 list. He holds a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.You can follow Randy on Twitter @RandyConley or connect with him via his blog, Leading With Trust, at www.leadingwithtrust.com.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tiana Sanchez about how leaders and organizations can increase employee engagement and effectiveness in 2024. Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC, a Number 1 Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the Like a REAL Boss podcast with 100 episodes reaching 26 countries. Tiana Sanchez International (TSI LLC) is a Certified Woman-Owned Business focused on talent and leadership development. Tiana got her career start at 16 with the 90% female-led national franchise organization Hot Dog on a Stick. Sanchez became a manager there at 17, was promoted to Regional Manager, and welcomed the company as her first consulting client. Tiana's public and private sector corporate training client list includes Sony Pictures, BMW, Mercedes Benz, California State University Long Beach, among many others. She is the author of “Undefeatable” and “F'D Up – The UPside of Failure”. A Women of Distinction Awardee, she has completed certificate programs with American Management Association and Ken Blanchard Companies. Sanchez's work has been featured on KTLA, Voyage LA, Black Hollywood Live, WITI (Women In Technology International), and many podcasts.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley. Ken is the founder of the Ken Blanchard Companies and has co-authored more than 65 books on leadership, including all-time classics such as The One Minute Manager and Who Moved My Cheese, each with over 20 million copies sold. In this conversation, Ken Blanchard is joined by Randy Conley, Vice President of global professional services for the Ken Blanchard Companies. The discussion focuses on the leadership lessons from Ken Blancard and Randy Conley's latest book:   Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust, which he co-wrote with Randy Conley. Ken and Randy share how to apply the leadership principles to build trust and become the kind of leader others would want to follow.  Some Highlights:- Ken Blanchard on the impact of his upbringing on his leadership thinking and approach- Randy Conley on models for servant leadership- The importance of humility in leadership- Randy Conley on the complexity of leadership and the need to focus on fundamental principles- Ken Blanchard on how to build on your team's desire to contribute - Randy Conley on authenticity and its importance to servant leadership - Ken Blanchard on why "love" powers leadership- Randy Conley on extending trust - How leaders can encourage feedback from their teams- The ABCD model of trust - Ken Blanchard's breakdown of the servant leadership mindset- Putting situational leadership into practice- Ken Blanchard on having the reflective self versus the task-oriented self - Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley on the future of work Also mentioned in this episode:- Jim Collins, Level 5 Leadership- Garry O. Ridge, Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company- Dale Carnegie, author- Rick Tate, author Books Mentioned:- Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust by Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley- The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson- The Power of Ethical Management by Ken Blanchard & Norman Vincent Peale- 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times: Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and Challenge by Ken Blanchard and Zig Ziglar- Everyone's a Coach by Ken Blanchard and Don Shula Connect with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley:Ken Blanchard Official WebsiteRandy Conley's BlogThe Ken Blanchard Companies on LinkedInThe Ken Blanchard on FacebookConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Ken Blanchard is one of the most influential leadership and management thought leaders of the last 50 years. He has published over 60 books, co-founded the Ken Blanchard Companies in 1979 (which now has about 300 employees and offices around the world), and is a helluva a nice guy. You may know many of Ken's books, but unquestionably the most famous is The One Minute Manager, which has sold millions of copies. In 2005, he was inducted into the Amazon Hall of Fame, as one of the 25 bestselling authors of all time.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder of ELF Solutions Inc, Erin Thorp.Erin's journey in the construction and engineering industry exposed her to various types of leadership. This experience inspired her to focus on leadership development training, coaching, and facilitation through her company, ELF Solutions. She emphasizes the importance of equipping leaders with "power skills," often referred to as soft skills in other contexts.One of the key "power skills" Erin highlights is empathy. While the construction industry may not initially seem like a field where the heart is crucial, she argues that it is essential when dealing with clients to understand their needs and deliver the best projects. She noticed a lack of empathy within construction teams, which sparked her mission to create an environment where everyone can thrive.Erin defines empathy as understanding and accepting other people's perspectives, emotions, feelings, and opinions. She emphasizes that empathy is not about reaching agreement but about demonstrating understanding and acceptance.Key Points from the Episode:Importance of empathy in leadershipErin's book "Inside Out Empathy"ELF Solutions and its focus on leadership development training, coaching, and facilitationEquipping leaders with "power skills" (soft skills)Lack of empathy within construction teamsDefinition of empathy as understanding and accepting others' perspectives, emotions, feelings, and opinionsImportance of understanding and acknowledging one's own emotionsAbout Erin Thorp:Erin Thorp is an empathic keynote speaker, writer, and coach for leaders in high-stress industries. With 20 years of experience in male-dominated engineering and construction, Erin noticed a lack of emotional skills among technical leaders.This inspired her to focus on supporting leaders in navigating conflicts, communication, and performance during challenging times. She believes "soft" skills like empathy, vulnerability, and connection are essential for impactful leadership.During the pandemic, Erin observed how leaders treated their employees and decided to address the issue herself. She now runs her leadership business full-time. Erin authored "Inside Out Empathy," a book that explores using empathy to build effective teams, drawing from her career and experiences as a mother.As a knowledgeable speaker and facilitator, Erin shares her expertise at various events and conferences, including those organized by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, CCWESTT Conference, and Women Building Futures. She also conducts workshops and keynotes for corporations like WNORTH, Atlas Gas, ATCO Energy, Cenouvous Energy, and Schneider Electric.Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary. She is an Associate Certified Coach through Integral Coaching Canada and a Certified Mental Fitness Coach through Positive Intelligence.Additionally, Erin is an authorized partner with The Wiley Brand and the Ken Blanchard Companies, certified to deliver DiSC, The 5 Behaviors, and SLII training. She resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with her husband and three children and enjoys reading, outdoor activities, and cooking with her family in her spare time.About ELF Solutions Inc:Elf Solutions Inc. is a leadership consulting company that offers personal and professional development services to emerging leaders, professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs.Their services include 1:1 coaching sessions, keynote speaking engagements,...

Delegation is the act of giving a particular job or duty. to someone else. “Leadership begins with trust.” Randy Conley Randy Conley is Vice President and Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies®. He is a co-author of Blanchard's Building Trust training program and works with leaders and organizations around the globe helping them build and restore trust in the workplace. Randy co-authored the book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust, and is a contributing author to three other books, including Leading at a Higher Level with Ken Blanchard. His award-winning Leading with Trust blog has influenced 4 million viewers and counting. Since joining Blanchard in 1996, Randy has partnered with some of its largest clients in delivering transformative leadership and organizational development solutions. His experience in working with companies such as Amgen, American Express, Burlington, Wells Fargo, American Honda, Pfizer, and the San Diego Padres demonstrates his ability to build high levels of trust in client relationships. As a popular keynote speaker, presenter, and trainer, Randy brings a sincere, authentic, witty, and genuine approach to the audiences he engages. Randy is a recognized authority in the fields of trust and leadership. Trust Across America gave him their Lifetime Achievement Award for being a top thought leader in trust; Inc.com named him a Top 100 Leadership Speaker & Thinker; and American Management Association included him in their list of Leaders to Watch in 2015. ​ Favorite snack is a glazed donut.   The Ken Blanchard Companies LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

In this episode, I spoke with returning guest and beloved guru, Ken Blanchard, Co-Founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of Ken Blanchard Companies, to mine his mind for collected wisdom from his career. I love this guy and you will quickly understand why. https://www.kenblanchard.com/About-Us/Meet-the-Team/Ken-Blanchard

Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC (Tiana Sanchez International) leadership and development company, a Number 1 bestselling author, executive coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and host of Like a REAL Boss podcast. Tiana got her career start at 16 with the 90% female-led national franchise organization Hot Dog on a Stick, became a manager at 17, was promoted to Regional Manager, and welcomed the company as her first consulting client. Tiana's public and private sector corporate training and development client list includes Sony Pictures, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and California State University Long Beach. She is the author of two books: “Undefeatable” and “F'D Up – The UPside of Failure”. TSI's 4 primary services include Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Workplace Surveys and Keynote Speaking in engaging, high-energy keynote presentations at Leadership Conferences, Women's Conferences, Higher Education Events, and Company Retreats. As a Women of Distinction Awardee, she has completed certificate programs with American Management Association and Ken Blanchard Companies, and her work has been featured on KTLA, Voyage LA, Black Hollywood Live, WITI (Women In Technology International), Speakers Magazine and many podcasts. https://tianasanchez.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT How to Meet Anybody with Steve Buzogany Episode: https://apple.co/3zuud1y Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC (Tiana Sanchez International) leadership and development company, a Number 1 bestselling author, executive coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and host of Like a REAL Boss podcast. Tiana got her career start at 16 with the 90% female-led national franchise organization Hot Dog on a Stick, became a manager at 17, was promoted to Regional Manager, and welcomed the company as her first consulting client. Tiana's public and private sector corporate training and development client list includes Sony Pictures, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and California State University Long Beach. She is the author of two books: “Undefeatable” and “F'D Up – The UPside of Failure”. TSI's 4 primary services include Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Workplace Surveys and Keynote Speaking in engaging, high-energy keynote presentations at Leadership Conferences, Women's Conferences, Higher Education Events, and Company Retreats. As a Women of Distinction Awardee, she has completed certificate programs with American Management Association and Ken Blanchard Companies, and her work has been featured on KTLA, Voyage LA, Black Hollywood Live, WITI (Women In Technology International), Speakers Magazine and many podcasts. https://tianasanchez.com/ Dreams: Legacy for her life that is fulfilled, meaningful, and serves others Have some wealth to leave to her children. 8 years of focused business then off to speaking and writing books. Stewarded her funds in a way that allows her to be financially free to do what she wants to do and help her children live their life. Introduce Them to: Guy Raz - Asks really great questions on his podcast. Favorite Book, Movie, or Podcast: Favorite Podcast is How I built this with Guy Raz Contact them at: Https://tianasanchez.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianasanchez/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TianaSanchezFanPage/ Twitter @LikeARealBoss https://twitter.com/likearealboss Instagram @LikeARealBoss https://www.instagram.com/likearealbosslady --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timothy-douglas0/support

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT How to Meet Anybody with Steve Buzogany Episode: https://apple.co/3zuud1y Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC (Tiana Sanchez International) leadership and development company, a Number 1 bestselling author, executive coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and host of Like a REAL Boss podcast. Tiana got her career start at 16 with the 90% female-led national franchise organization Hot Dog on a Stick, became a manager at 17, was promoted to Regional Manager, and welcomed the company as her first consulting client. Tiana's public and private sector corporate training and development client list includes Sony Pictures, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and California State University Long Beach. She is the author of two books: “Undefeatable” and “F'D Up – The UPside of Failure”. TSI's 4 primary services include Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Workplace Surveys and Keynote Speaking in engaging, high-energy keynote presentations at Leadership Conferences, Women's Conferences, Higher Education Events, and Company Retreats. As a Women of Distinction Awardee, she has completed certificate programs with American Management Association and Ken Blanchard Companies, and her work has been featured on KTLA, Voyage LA, Black Hollywood Live, WITI (Women In Technology International), Speakers Magazine and many podcasts. https://tianasanchez.com/ Dreams: Legacy for her life that is fulfilled, meaningful, and serves others Have some wealth to leave to her children. 8 years of focused business then off to speaking and writing books. Stewarded her funds in a way that allows her to be financially free to do what she wants to do and help her children live their life. Introduce Them to: Guy Raz - Asks really great questions on his podcast. Favorite Book, Movie, or Podcast: Favorite Podcast is How I built this with Guy Raz Contact them at: Https://tianasanchez.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianasanchez/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TianaSanchezFanPage/ Twitter @LikeARealBoss https://twitter.com/likearealboss Instagram @LikeARealBoss https://www.instagram.com/likearealbosslady --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timothy-douglas0/support

Our guest today is Davin Salvagno is the Founder of PurposePoint & The Purpose Summit, and an inspirational speaker & bestselling author known for connecting purpose, people, and performance. Having spent nearly two decades serving in various leadership roles in human resources, operations, marketing, and finance with Fortune 500 companies, his insights and talks have helped hundreds of organizations across the world engage their purpose and inspire their people. He is an honored member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, a channel partner of The Ken Blanchard Companies, and member of C12 Business Forums. His first book “Finding Purpose at Work” was published in 2020, and his second book “The Thief of Purpose” is expected to be released in 2024. Davin is originally from Philadelphia, PA, and currently resides in Michigan, with his wife Amy and their two children This show is dedicated to Davin's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. More at www.ericbrooker.com  Summit Registration: https://thepurposesummit.brushfire.com/purposesummit2023/532986?group=107771878260491ab27fb296133fded5&typecode=2023SPECIALINVITE  

Betty Dannewitz, founder of ifyouaskbetty and immersive experience designer at Ken Blanchard Companies, joins us to discuss imposter syndrome. She shares her own personal experience and research on the topic as we chat about why it happens, the way it manifests, and strategies to defeat your “imposter monster”. Betty also shares a variety of resources to diver deeper if you want to learn more about imposter syndrome. Resources: ·       Betty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifyouaskbetty ·       Betty's site: https://ifyouaskbetty.com/ ·       ifyouaskbetty Imposter Syndrome series: https://ifyouaskbetty.com/imposter-syndrome/ ·       Why Do I Feel Like An Imposter? by Sandi Mann ·       Ditching Imposter Syndrome by Clara Josa ·       Think Again by Adam Grant ·       Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown ·       UFYB Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil ·       HBR article discussed: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC leadership and development training company, a Number 1 Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the Like a REAL Boss podcast with 100 episodes reaching 26 countries. Tiana Sanchez International (TSI LLC) is a Certified Woman-Owned Business focused on talent and leadership development. Tiana got her career start at 16 with the 90% female-led national franchise organization Hot Dog on a Stick. Sanchez became a manager there at 17, was promoted to Regional Manager, and welcomed the company as her first consulting client. Tiana's public and private sector corporate training client list includes Sony Pictures, BMW, Mercedes Benz, California State University Long Beach, among many others. She is the author of “Undefeatable” and “F'D Up – The UPside of Failure”. A Women of Distinction Awardee, she has completed certificate programs with American Management Association and Ken Blanchard Companies. Sanchez's work has been featured on KTLA, Voyage LA, Black Hollywood Live, WITI (Women In Technology International), Speakers Magazine and many podcasts.https://tianasanchez.comLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tianasanchez/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TianaSanchezFanPage/Twitter@LikeARealBosshttps://twitter.com/likearealbossInstagram@LikeARealBosshttps://www.instagram.com/likearealbosslady#LikeAREALBossLady #TianaSanchez

In this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric is speaking with Betty Dannewitz. Betty is a learning solutions architect for The Ken Blanchard Companies, a leadership development company. She is also the host of the podcast, “ifyouaskbetty,” which featured Eric as a guest. Ifyouaskbetty also does strategy and consulting for nontraditional learning and development modalities such as virtual reality, augmented reality, podcasting, and more.In this episode, you'll hear:How Betty Dannewitz came to work for The Ken Blanchard Companies and why it all came down to networking.What management development means to her and why she values what it does for companies.How she approaches management development at Blanchard, why it allows leaders to evaluate their competence and confidence, and her favorite change models at work.Where the management development space needs to go to continue to evolve and help companies achieve more.The issues she'd like to see resolved and how empathy can be beneficial at work.Some of Betty's recommended resources and her answers to Eric's lightning round.Connect with Betty Dannewitz:LinkedInWebsiteifyouaskbetty@gmail.com---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to get a free copy of my eBook, "Advice for a New Manager."Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Brian interviews Linda Miller on How to Give Feedback. Linda has worked for the last 21 years with the Ken Blanchard Companies as their Global Liaison for Coaching. She is one of the founding partners with CAM.   How to Give Feedback S - Situation B -Behavior I  - Impact N - Next Steps (Moving forward)

Bob Freytag is a former US Navy Leadership expert who loves Jesus and is a Senior Consulting Partner with the Ken Blanchard Companies. We discuss how we can lead without ego and with huge impact in people outcomes in faith, business and in our personal lives. www.kenblanchard.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research on leadership. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. Ken has received many awards and honors for his contributions in the fields of management, leadership, and speaking. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the "Council of Peers Award of Excellence." He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA--The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley. Ken is the founder of the Ken Blanchard Companies and has co-authored more than 65 books on leadership, including all-time classics such as The One Minute Manager and Who Moved My Cheese, each with over 20 million copies sold. In this conversation, Ken Blanchard is joined by Randy Conley, Vice President of global professional services for the Ken Blanchard Companies. The discussion focuses on the leadership lessons from Ken Blancard and Randy Conley's latest book:   Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust, which he co-wrote with Randy Conley. Ken and Randy share how to apply the leadership principles to build trust and become the kind of leader others would want to follow.  Some Highlights:- Ken Blanchard on the impact of his upbringing on his leadership thinking and approach- Randy Conley on models for servant leadership- The importance of humility in leadership- Randy Conley on the complexity of leadership and the need to focus on fundamental principles- Ken Blanchard on how to build on your team's desire to contribute - Randy Conley on authenticity and its importance to servant leadership - Ken Blanchard on why "love" powers leadership- Randy Conley on extending trust - How leaders can encourage feedback from their teams- The ABCD model of trust - Ken Blanchard's breakdown of the servant leadership mindset- Putting situational leadership into practice- Ken Blanchard on having the reflective self versus the task-oriented self - Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley on the future of work Also mentioned in this episode:- Jim Collins, Level 5 Leadership- Garry O. Ridge, Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company- Dale Carnegie, author- Rick Tate, authorBooks Mentioned:- Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust by Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley- The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson- The Power of Ethical Management by Ken Blanchard & Norman Vincent Peale- 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times: Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and Challenge by Ken Blanchard and Zig Ziglar- Everyone's a Coach by Ken Blanchard and Don ShulaConnect with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley:Ken Blanchard Official WebsiteRandy Conley's BlogThe Ken Blanchard Companies on LinkedInThe Ken Blanchard on FacebookConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

Dr Ciela Hartanov was part of the founding team of The Google School for Leaders and Head of Next Practice Innovation and Strategy at Google, She is a psychologist and human behavioural expert and is the founder and CEO of  Humcollective, in this episode, you can learn:   Why some leaders run towards disruption with excitement yet others will be afraid? How we become our own psychological architects. What is "Innovating Next Practice?” The four perspectives of emergent mindset.   Join our Tribe at https://leadership-hacker.com Music: " Upbeat Party " by Scott Holmes courtesy of the Free Music Archive FMA Transcript: Thanks to Jermaine Pinto at JRP Transcribing for being our Partner. Contact Jermaine via LinkedIn or via his site JRP Transcribing Services   Find out more about Ciela below: Ciela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cielarose/ Ciela on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHartanov Humcollective Website: https://www.humcollective.co   Steve Rush: Some call me Steve, dad, husband, or friend. Others might call me boss, coach or mentor. Today you can call me The Leadership Hacker.   Thanks for listening in. I really appreciate it. My job as the leadership hacker is to hack into the minds, experiences, habits and learning of great leaders, C-Suite executives, authors, and development experts so that I can assist you developing your understanding and awareness of leadership. I am Steve Rush, and I am your host today. I am the author of Leadership Cake. I am a transformation consultant and leadership coach. I cannot wait to start sharing all things leadership with you.   Dr. Ciela Hartanov is a special guest on today's show. She's an ex-Google executive, psychologist and the founder and CEO of humcollective. But before we get a chance to speak with Ciela, it's The Leadership Hacker News. The Leadership Hacker News Steve Rush: It's been a while since we've dug into the history books to find those lessons of leadership that we can draw on. So, I thought we'd start with a couple today. In the early 1960s, a marine biologist and author, Rachel Carson was working to overcome some immense personal and professional challenges. On top of writing what would ultimately become Silent Spring. Her watershed book, exposing the dangers of synthetic pesticides and their impact on the environment. Carson was fighting a battle on a whole other front, cancer. Professor, Nancy Cohen, chronicled the stories of her and others for Harvard Business School and Cohen focused on attitudes and actions in the face of crisis that made a positive difference to the world. Carson's moment of forging her crucible, stretched out for more than two years, Cohen writes, this long slow burn demanded again and again, that she find her way back from the perceptive despair and then recommit to her mission. Her ability to stay the course, finish her book and exert enormous impact was fueled only by her unrelenting dedication to a mightier cause. Despite being played by a series of health complications that took great physical and emotional tolls. Carson remained staunchly committed to her mission. Cohen described it as to bring the wonders of the natural world to the public and to spotlight the responsibility we each have to protect the earth and to sustain all life and Cohen notes that unlike many other prominent leaders throughout history known for their charisma or aggressiveness and assertiveness. Carson was shy in retiring, almost quite introvert whose leadership approach was characterized by a quiet, determination, resilience, and stone wall commitment to doing purposeful and driven work. Frederick Douglas was an abolitionist like Carson. He was driven by deep sense of mission. After escaping from slavery in 1838, he used his experience in bondage to become a leader in the anti-slavery movement and a champion for black freedom. In her book Cohen notes. Douglas realized that in order to enact large scale change, he had to be self-committed and to create his own internal, moral, intellectual, and emotional infrastructure, a framework for both understanding the power of slavery and how to consistently and effectively combat it. Douglas devoted a great deal of effort to building his framework within himself. He then used us to develop an effective leadership style. This would've been thorny and complicated work. We can often imagine the series of conversations he'd ever had with himself as he started to work through his own architecture. Cohen had written that these internal discussions had formed a cornerstone of Douglas's leadership, helping him make day to day choices, communicate with the mission and navigate through the moments of doubt and despair. All individuals who aspire to lead effectively must build their own foundation. Throughout his life. Douglas used his perspective and personal experiences as tools to fight for social change. He also used his writing and public speaking to inspire others, to stand with him and Douglas recognized that making a significant impact required motivating and empowering his fellow citizens and used his communication progress to achieve that objective successfully. Cohen goes on to write. We long for a leader like Frederick Douglas, who understood that the country could only achieve its full potential when Americans faced and write the critical wrong that Douglas led from the lecture hall and from the newspaper stand, which was as much or more than he did through the offices of elite politicians. He believed that positive change began with ordinary citizens and his work, a leader to help them affect the individuals who governed them. So, their leadership hack here is, whether you are a mid-career professional or an emerging senior leader or brand new to leading others. The stories that these iconic individuals in part are important, real-life lessons that we can learn from. So, by fostering engagement and cohesion, amongst your team, finding a purpose that connects your passion and developing a leadership approach that informs how you inspire and mobilize others. You can become a more courageous leader and take your career to the next level. That's been The Leadership Hacker News. Big shout out to Karen, one of our regular listeners. Who's introduced us to the work of Professor Nancy Cohen. If you've got any insights or stories that you want us to showcase, please get in touch. Start of Podcast Steve Rush: Dr. Ciela Hartanov is our special guest on today's show. She was part of the founding team and the Google School of Leaders. She was Head of the next practice Innovation Strategy at Google. She's now a Psychologist and a Human Behavioral Expert and the founder and CEO of humcollective, and innovation strategy firm, preparing organizations for the future. Ciela, welcome to The Leadership Hacker Podcast. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So lovely to be here. Thank you for having me. Steve Rush: So, I'm really fascinated to learn about how you meandered through corporate life to end up leading humcollective. Tell us a little bit about the journey? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Well, meander would be a good description of how I think careers are built these days. When I started graduate school, I actually thought I was going to be an academic and that was my presumed path. And there was a sister school to my school that I was attending in cultural psychology in IO psych school. So, I started moonlighting and wondering, hmm, what are these other students doing? What are they learning? And I realized, you know, it was fascinating because I was learning a lot about culture, human behavior, and organizations from a very specific sort of academic lens. But on the IO psych side of the school, they were actually working with organizations, and they had projects where they were working with leaders who were struggling. And I just became really intrigued about how do you apply the theory in practice? Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, I started moonlighting even more and ended up doing sort of a dual degree in cultural psychology and human behavior with a sort of a subset in IO psych so that I could actually bring the theories and practices into organization. So, I abandoned the academic path and went into corporate. I started with a leadership consultancy called the Ken Blanchard Companies, which is a small family run company, which is very unique family run companies are, which we can talk about. If that's interesting to you? Steve Rush: Very well known nonetheless. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: [Laugh], yeah. And he wrote The One Minute Manager, which many people know is sort of a seminal leadership book. And I think that was an introduction to me around, gosh, how interesting? How leadership becomes this really critical and evergreen part of organizations. And so, I had firsthand ability to see that inside this consulting practice. And I had a wonderful mentor who threw me into a job that frankly I was not qualified for, but she saw something in me and said, hey, why don't you go and reorganize our international consulting practice. And I got to travel a lot, to England and Singapore and other places. Rethinking the structures and practices. So that was my first sort of foray into change management, and it really stuck. So, I have a real system thinking mind. So, I was like, okay, this seems like the right path for me. And at the same time, I was finishing my doctorate degree and this same mentor just pushed me out of the nest. And she said, I think you've done all you can do here, which was a really seminal moment for me and my career. And I ended up at that point moving into tech and I stayed in technology firms for the remainder of my career until now where I'm running my own consulting practice. So, it's like, I've come full circle. Steve Rush: Yeah, indeed. Of course, you were part of that massive growth in Google. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Yes. Steve Rush: That must have been a fascinating time in your career to see that evolve? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Absolutely fascinating. And speaking of leadership, I think you see this inflection point where leadership needs to look different and change. And I saw that firsthand not only for myself as a leader, but also for the leaders that I was leading. And that became a really important and critical pivot point for myself and my career and what I was doing at Google. When I started thinking about, you know, leadership needs to look different in the modern workplace, both for scale, but also because we're really moving out of the industrial era. So how do we do that effectively? And because of that, I pitched an idea to build an innovation practice inside the people function at Google, which I think is probably the first one that's ever been built. Hopefully now there's more. But what I came to realize is that we needed to have much more of an innovation lens on developing people on thinking about how the people practice needs to evolve and beyond the industrial area logic. And that puts a squarely of course, where most organizations are now grappling with the future of work. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: And that's true in every single organization across the board at this point, which is part of the reason why I left to build my own consulting practice, because I think every organization needs to find their way forward in a contextual way. And that requires some support and some expertise. Steve Rush: And as part of your time at Google. You talk about the future of work. Now you're perhaps ahead of the game a little bit in visioning and strategizing what the future of work could be at Google. And it's now probably form almost part of most of our routine lives today, and you've created the next practice innovation strategy there. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Yes. Steve Rush: So, what is next practice innovation? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So next practice innovation is using foresight and anthropological methods to anticipate what likely is going to happen next, looking at scenarios, and then merging that into a strategy that works for the organization specifically. So, what I am a big fan of is, it's called next practice for a reason, because I think replication is a really, bad idea when we're trying to look at what's next for an organization and help an organization leapfrog. So, I understand the value of best practice and benchmarking as a way of understanding but replicating becomes a challenge because then we all become the same. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, the idea about inventing next practice is the call to action that every organization has the opportunity to think wider and think bigger and be at the forefront of their industry, their people practices. And now more than ever, I see that when it comes to the future of work, organizations can't replicate what other organizations are doing because it needs to work in context. So, I see that across the board, when we talk about things like hybrid work, this is a grand experiment and every organization's going to have to grapple and take some next practice bets for themselves to see what will work inside their own organization. Steve Rush: And there's no playbook here either is there? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: No. Steve Rush: Because all organizations are so diverse and so different to your point, it's around just figuring it out and finding out what does work and doesn't work. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, there's no playbook, but there is an innovation process and practice. And that's what I want leaders to know is that there is a process to hold onto. The process I run is a three-step process that gets you all the way from scanning and the big ideas to thinking about what do you need to employ in your strategy now to build the next practice for your organization? And how do you look at that over time and adjust as you go and be much more, you know, adaptive over time. That all is a process that is completely possible. I'm leveraging the work that I did at Google building the innovation next practice lab. So, this is all tried and true, the process itself. So, there is no playbook, but there is a way forward. Steve Rush: Right. I love the unconscious anchor in the language next practice as well because it's forward looking. It's allows the unconscious behavior to be a little bit more visionary, doesn't it? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Absolutely. And I think that's really exciting, you know, when we can unlock ourselves from the fear of uncertainty, which is a natural human reaction, when we don't feel stability, we feel scared, fight or flight, we know that. But what this gives us is an anchor and a hold to say, how do I, before were looking, and then how do I enter that place of awe and excitement about what's possible? And that's where human ingenuity comes from. It's within us. That's part of our human nature. Steve Rush: So, what's the core work you are undertaking there with humcollective? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, there's a few things that I'm really interested in right now. The one piece that I'm focusing a lot on is research that I think is going to become even more essential as we're looking at the new age of work. And that is how do we look and build the next practice of culture and connection inside organizations. So, we've spent a lot of time thinking about flexibility, personalization, and where we do the work. Now we need to turn our attention to how we do the work in this new context and how we build those essential connective tissues that make up an organization. So that's where I'm focusing most of my research and my conversations with organizations right now. I really believe that if we only focus on flexibility, we will lose the fabric of what makes an organization sing. Steve Rush: It's a really interesting cold concept, this hybrid world. I've noticed, you know, through the journals I've been reading, the blogs I have been reading over the last couple of weeks that people are getting a little bit uncomfortable with hybrid now, and we're starting to creep back to being more present in the office and less flexible. What's your take on that? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: I think that's because we haven't invented the next practice of how we build that connective tissue. Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, my call to the organizations that don't want to backslide is, okay. Now's the time to think about what is the next practice in culture, connection, networking, and start building some of these next practices. So that there isn't a backslide because I understand why there's a backslide, because it's what we know about how we build bonds is by being in the office. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: And even employees I talk to are saying, you know, I left this organization that I joined during the pandemic because I don't feel any resonance or connection to this organization. And so, there's a longing on the part of the employees to feel that connection as well. So, the organizations that do answer that call are going to be the employers that are able to draw the best employees. Steve Rush: It's almost an unconscious corporate muscle memory, isn't it? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: That's right. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: I mean, it's like any habit change, you know? Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Like it's so easy to go back to what we've known and where we've been. There's no judgment in sort of the backsliding because it's natural that we would want to gravitate and grab onto what we know, but this time is a time like any other where we can truly invent the modern contemporary workplace. And I hope organizations and leaders will take that call. Steve Rush: I think, you know, if they don't, there's a real risk to their future attraction and retention strategy as well, by the way. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Yeah, and we're already seeing that of course. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Right. That even though you know, the economics are different now than they were when this whole great resignation conversation started. I think what we're going to continue to see is that one, because employees have started executing more choice. They're going to be reticent to let that go. And the employer employee contract will continue to adjust whether or not organizations go kicking and screaming or not. It will still continue to be present and in an important conversation that leaders are having around, gosh, how are we defining this new contract? And are we getting ahead of the game? Steve Rush: Yeah, definitely. So, with so much uncertainty around the world, you can have a look at companies, locations, countries. There seems to be so much uncertainty and volatility around us at the moment. What is it that makes those leaders and those people in business run towards it and get, you know, excited about that disruption yet others might feel that this is something just want to avoid and hide away? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Yeah, that's a great question. I think it goes back to what I sort of described about the human condition. If there's too much uncertainty, our brains simply cannot handle it. So, we retreat. And because this is sort of a cognitive issue, my recommendation for leaders is always to find a place of stability inside that uncertainty and those leaders who do find a place of stability are able to go towards the uncertainty with openness excitement, because they have a stable ground to come back to. So, I did a big study while I was at Google about what are those most transformative, agile adaptable leaders doing? And it was exactly to answer your question, why do some run towards the uncertainty with excitement and why do some retreats? And what we found is that the core of it was that they had a set of stability practices that they never would let go of. And that could be anything from, you know, showing up to dinner at 6:00 PM every evening with your family to a meditation practice, to an exercise regime. So, it was nothing grand, but it was specific and consistent. And if you find that consistency where you find that stable ground for yourself, then your brain will feel safe enough that it will allow in that uncertainty in a way that it'll look at it as novel and exciting. Steve Rush: That's really fascinating. I think, you know, I've studied this genre of leadership and you find that most successful leaders have these rituals that they put aside in their practices and routines. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: That's right. Steve Rush: To create either conscious stability or indeed recovery time. But I've never really noticed it as a tactical, almost safe location to go where you have that anchored routine. I think it's quite fascinating. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: And it was really actually surprising to me. I thought there would be something else that created that for these leaders. I thought, you know, maybe they had a background where, you know, they had grown up all over the world or traveled a lot or something had created inside of them, the ability to handle different conditions and no. Really it all came down to your point about having a ritualized practice around stability so that they were ready and able to take on the volatility. Steve Rush: Yeah, love it. So, if we think about the future of work that we're in at the moment, it's fair to say, it's going to continually be uncertain and there's going to be things that are going to be unknowns of the future. What kind of give maybe tools and ideas as to how we might best embrace that uncertainty? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, the first thing I think is important to realize is that the pace of change is not going to reduce. And so, the place that I always start when we are thinking about organizations and leaders, is building awareness about that truth, and helping educate around why that might be the case. So, I really do encourage leaders to get educated about driving the shifts in organizational life, but also just the colliding forces that we see. So, I do a lot of work with leaders, helping them see what are the shapes, the, you know, the future signals that are shaping, how organizations are going to change? Doing scenario planning. So doing all of this awareness building is another way for us to gain comfort around the uncertainty, because then you're starting to understand the shades of what might be possible. Of course, you're not predicting, but you're giving your mind and understanding around what might be possible. Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So that requires all of us leaders. But I think also just all of us employees who are working in the world right now to become a bit of a futurist. So that's the first piece of the puzzle I think, is really important. Is this awareness building around, why is this happening? Steve Rush: There's also a bit there as well, isn't there? About just being uncomfortable, being uncomfortable. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Mm-Hmm, so that's the second piece I was going to say, which is going back to sort of yourself inside this uncertainty. I know that this idea of self-awareness gets overplayed a lot. I think it's because we misunderstand it, but one of the things that I'm writing, I'm writing a book right now. One of the chapters that I'm writing about is called the sensing self. And I think it's essential in this era of volatility, uncertainty. There's a lot of names for what we're experiencing right now, but we need to anchor and find ourselves and become what I call a sensing self, which is the ability to understand ourselves, but understand others and also understand the context that we're inside of. So, it's this elevated idea of self-awareness. So, I talked first about becoming a better futurist and understanding the context, but it's equally essential for you to understand yourself inside that context so that you know, how you can make moves to be effective inside that context. Steve Rush: Yeah, one of the things I love about your work, I read an article of yours in The New York Times. I think it was a few weeks back, was around this whole notion of psychological architects. And you have this real strong belief that we're in control of building that architecture for ourselves. I'd love to just understand a little bit more about that. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, for me, I think that, so I have a psychology background obviously, and one of the pieces of work that I spent a lot of time when I was at Google thinking about was mindset. Why and how do we build our world beliefs? And that these become sort of our operating system and they dictate our choices and our behaviors, and those mindsets don't have to be static. Those psychological ways of sort of viewing the world don't need to be static. We can work with them and change them. And what we've learned through neurosciences, that there is this cognitive flexibility that's possible. We see it all the time with children because children have a much more modular sort of minds. And then they start spaces in the mind, and then it starts to harden over time. But as an adult, we can still architect that for ourselves too, where we're examining our mindset and making it object to ourselves, and then we can work with it and change it. So, when I talk about self-awareness from a leadership standpoint, what I'm actually talking about is working with mindset at the deepest level around that sort of psychological architecture versus getting a 360 feedback, for example. Steve Rush: Yeah, so is it as simple as making a choice of which mindset you have, or is there some deeper activity that needs to take place for that to happen? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, there is deeper activity. The thing about mindset when we're really working with the deepest core of our mindset is that it's deeply attached to our identity. So, what starts to happen is if you believe something to be true about you, it's a bit hard to unravel that, right? So, where I see leaders getting most stuck about not being able to handle uncertainty or change is because them having to change, to grapple with whatever the situation that they're in hits that sort of a root issue around their identity. So, to have the biggest sort of impact around mindset, we're really talking about working with your identity. Now there's entry ways into that though, that don't feel so overwhelming. And the way into that then is to start working with what I call assumptions. So, looking at assumptions means that you start having other people or yourself name what you're assuming about a situation. So, an example of this might be, you know, I'm entering a situation with a colleague, and I always have an issue with this colleague, for example. We don't seem to see eye to eye. And so, what starts to happen over time, you might notice is that every time you enter that meeting with that other person is that you are coming with an assumption that that meeting is going to be dismal, for example. So, the work then is to start naming your assumptions about how you're entering into different environments. And then you start trying to shift that. So that would be as easy as when you're entering this meeting, you could say, okay, I know that I'm entering with an assumption that I think this meeting is going to be a disaster. How do I reframe that for myself? Let me just reframe that. And maybe you don't even believe it, but you're just repeating it to yourself a reframing, you know, this meeting is going to go well, this meeting is going to be unexpectedly excellent. You know, you just sort of start reframing in your own mind. And then what starts happening over time then is then your mindset actually starts to shift, and those assumptions start to shift. So that's the easiest place to start is just working at this sort of assumption level. Steve Rush: Yes, neat way of using assumptions because often folk use assumptions in a different way. And that creates other behaviors. So, paying attention to assumptions can often, without being really thoughtful about it, reinforce some negative behaviors, right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: That right. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: That's right. Steve Rush: Awesome. Now you have this notion of emergent mindset. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Yeah. Steve Rush: Which comes with some principles and some perspectives I'd love to get into them. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, one of the things I'm thinking a lot about is okay, if we are the psychological architects and we need to work with our mindset, then what might be some of the mindsets that we would want to be holding to handle emergence or uncertainty. And I use the term emergence on purpose because I think that's a more accurate representation of what's happening right now. So, what's starting to happen is we're living more and more in this interconnected environment. And because we're in this really interconnected environment, there's these emergent outcomes that happen all around us all of the time. And so, it means we have less control over the outcomes. And a great example of this, just to give you a visual is, there is a park across the street from my house, and there's a lovely walkway that's been built and paved, et cetera. Except now there is this path through the dirt that has been created because people have started walking through this dirt, right. Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: And so, this happens all the time in parks. Like urban planners. This is their worst nightmare is, that they try to plan where people are going to walk and then people walk somewhere else. And then what happens is, then a brand-new path through the dirt gets built. That is an example of emergence because you and I didn't agree that, that we were going to do that. But what happened was each person sort of started doing that. And then it became a collective outcome that we couldn't have predicted beforehand. So, this is what I believe is happening inside organizations, inside societies is that we are all participating in this grand, you know, experiment of modern work. And it's really hard for us to predict where that walkway is going to be, for example, because we're all participants in it. So, in order to handle that kind of interconnected emergence, we need to hold a different set of mindsets. And this is true for leaders, but I believe this is true also for everyone who is working in the modern context. So let me share with you what I believe this emergent mindset is made of. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: And there's four sort of shifts that I ask people to think about and take on. And I would invite your listeners because we talked about assumptions. When I share with you this shift, think about what assumptions are you making about that shift? What assumptions automatically come up for you, because then you know what your mindset is that you're already holding and where your resistance might be. So, the first one is moving from predicting to adjusting. This one is essential because really businesses need to respond to the changing needs of the environment. And what this gives us is the ability to access human ingenuity against the context of something that's not predetermined. So, one thing that we've spent a lot of time doing in organizations is trying to set up sort of predictive strategies around what is going to happen. My question then becomes instead, why don't we ask ourselves what might happen and how do we adjust to the future? How do we build systems that are more adaptable and that maybe it's not a repeatable practice, but it's still essential so that we can adjust over time? So that's the first one from prediction to adjusting. Steve Rush: Like it. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: The second one is from simplicity to nuance and anyone who has read my work or any of the podcasts I've been on, I am on a big diatribe I guess you could say about us moving to a more nuanced point of view again. We have oversimplified the understanding of how organizations worked. We've tried to build structures that predict, like I said, and that we are really obsessed with this idea that there's right and wrong, and that's not how the world works. In complexity and emergence, what we're dealing with is that there's all of these sort of irreducible parts and it's reduction is thinking is not going to help us. What will help us is understanding more nuance about a situation. And that requires taking multiple perspectives and understanding and seeing all of the shades of gray versus turning our eyes from it. So that's the second one from simplicity to nuance. The third one is moving from data to insight. So, I know we have a lot of data. We have a lot of big data that we've worked with and I'm a fan of data. It's absolutely essential to help us create more multiple perspectives and more nuance if we use it in the right way. So, I really believe that we need to take data and make it more nuanced and more interesting. And by that, I mean, it's not enough for us just to push out a data set that tells us an answer. Instead, we need to look to what I call thick data. And anthropologists are the ones who came up with this idea of thick data. Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Which helps us delve deeper into sort of the meaning behind what the data's telling us and illuminate the human experience inside that data. And that's where true insight comes from. We need more insight these days. We don't need more data. We just need more understanding. And that comes from diving deeper into this idea of thick data. Steve Rush: Love it. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: And then the final one is from moving from linear to indirect. And this one I find is the hardest one for people to grapple with, because I know we all love a step-by-step plan. And often on podcasts, I get asked, you know, what are the five things that a leader needs to do right now? And I never answer that question because that's linear [laugh]. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: And that's not how we're going to make our way through. So, we need to get more comfortable with an indirect path these uncertain circumstances will lead us through sort of a murky winding road. And we have to account for that and how organizations are built and how outcomes are achieved. Steve Rush: And it's interesting because we are naturally drawn to linear step by step process, aren't we? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Well, we've been taught that. Steve Rush: Yeah. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: But if you look at children when they play, that's not how they play. Steve Rush: No. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, I always look back to sort of the essence of the child brain, because we can pull that forward. And in brain science, they're learning more and more about the fact that the right hemisphere of our brain is not linear at all. And it's where the creativity lives, but it's all preverbal. So, once we start moving it into the language part of our brain and we try to articulate it, that's where we start getting the step by step, because we're trying to articulate something that's not articulate, can't be articulated, right. So, it's sort of the idea that how can we build back into our whole brain and allow that to thrive inside organizations because that right side of the brain has a lot of non-linear connections that are being made that can unlock a lot of potential. Steve Rush: Yeah, such great perspective. Thank you for sharing it. So, this is where we get to turn the tables a little bit, and I'm going to consciously not ask you for your top three. I'm going to ask you for your three most indirect nonlinear hacks. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: [Laugh] that's a great question. So, as you know, I'm not a big fan of hacks. And so the place that I will go is back to what we sort of talked about throughout this conversation, which is where and how can you get the space as a leader or otherwise to allow your brain to wander, to allow yourself that spaciousness where that right brain can start doing its thing, where you can start being more excited about the future, because what I'm starting to see more and more right now is that leaders feel so pressured and constrained and burnt out that the innovation part of their job has been completely crushed. And I think that is a real shame. So, if there was one called action, which is not necessarily a hack, but I think it's essential to deal with these modern times is get yourself some spaciousness, find your way out of the churn and the day to day so that you are investing in a long-term creative process that ultimately will create the next practice for your organization. But you can't do that if you don't get yourself off the hamster wheel. Steve Rush: Definitely so, and you know, I've said before, actually, you know, even though our show is called The Leadership Hacker, my job is to hack actually into your mind and into your experiences. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: [Laugh]. Steve Rush: Not to shortcut any solutions because we all know there aren't any right? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Right, there are any and yet I think what we've learned from sort of the research on habit formation is, and I'm a real big fan of James Clear who talks a lot about how habits are formed is that it's about the doing so when I say something that is like simple, like make sure that you have at least some spaciousness in your week, what matters there is that you do it regularly. And that is what is probably the biggest hack if you will, is using the habit formation research to be able to change your behavior over time. Steve Rush: Yeah, and the next part of this year, we call it Hack to Attack. Essentially is where something hasn't worked out as well. We may have learned from it. It may now be a force of good in our life or work. What would be your Hack to Attack? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Mm-Hmm, so when working in innovation research, you have a variety of different people that you're working to influence. All those people from those who are, you know, the operators who are spending most of their time on the job, building out outcomes and OKRs all the way to people who are much more visionary. And I've learned, I have to say the hard way that in order for people to get excited about the future, you really have to meet them where they're at with a story about, you know, how this relates to them. And this seems obvious in retrospect, but because I am such a big thinker and I'm always looking around the corner, that's what gets me excited. But if I come forward with that, for someone who is not like me, or doesn't think like me, that can feel really intimidating or even nonsensical. So, I've learned over time that to become an effective visionary, you have to be able to tell the story in a way and multiple ways that people can understand. And I think every leader who's created a vision probably has learned this, but I think it's essential that how we talk, the narrative that we build is just as important as the vision that we've decided on. Steve Rush: Yeah, that's very true. Very true. So, the last part of the show, we give you a chance to do a bit of time travel now. You get to bump into Ciela at 21 and give her some words of wisdom. What was it going to be? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, the words of wisdom that I keep thinking about right now that I wish someone would've told me when I was 21, is that it is about the process, not the product. And this is a bit counterintuitive of course, to how businesses are run, which is often about output and what is the product you're producing. But in life, it's really about the process and having what I've been reading about lately, which is called active patience. So, setting into motion your plans, your hopes, your dreams, your desires, and then making steps towards that. But alongside that waiting and have patience around that and enjoying being inside the process versus just waiting for the outcome to be achieved. Steve Rush: I love that notion active patience. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Mm-Hmm, I'm loving it too. Steve Rush: Yeah, as you said it. I'm thinking I need some of this [laugh]. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Dr. Ciela Hartanov: We all need some of this, right? Steve Rush: Yeah, I often find myself being impatient in delivery and I'm missing the journey, right? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Absolutely, and you know, I think things are always unfolding in ways that we can't really always expect. And you could say this is serendipity or luck, but there is always an unfolding that's happening if you're doing enough work. I think one of the things that we've sold, that's a myth in the Western culture is that if you work harder, you try harder, you'll achieve more. That's not actually the sort of the physics behind outcome. Steve Rush: Right. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: You set something in motion, and it'll become like a flywheel. And that's why that active patience is essential because you don't know how that's going to evolve and change, but you can be part of it and do your one essential component. Steve Rush: I'm sold on the idea. I'm now going to be, as soon as we're done into some research to find more about active patients [laugh] and for our listeners, they're also, I'm sure going to want to learn to find out a little bit more about your work, when the book's coming out? all of that kind of stuff that you're doing now with humcollective, where's the best place for us to send them? Dr. Ciela Hartanov: So, if you could find me on LinkedIn at Ciela Hartanov, that's where I post most everything. And if you want to reach me, feel free to reach out via my website@humcollective.co. Steve Rush: We'll make sure your links in our show notes as well. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Wonderful. Steve Rush: Ciela, thank you so much for taking time out your busy schedule. I know you are super, super busy at the moment, so it's been a great opportunity for us to have you on this show, dive into your mind and thank you for being part of our community. Dr. Ciela Hartanov: Real pleasure, Steve. Thank you so much. Take care. Steve Rush: Thank you. Closing   Steve Rush: I genuinely want to say heartfelt thanks for taking time out of your day to listen in too. We do this in the service of helping others and spreading the word of leadership. Without you listening in, there would be no show. So please subscribe now if you have not done so already. 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Dr. Ken Blanchard is the co-founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies and co-author of the iconic 1982 classic, The One Minute Manager. In the past three decades, Ken has authored or coauthored 60 books whose combined sales total more than 23 million copies. His groundbreaking works have been translated into more than 42 languages. In 2005 Ken was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. Randy Conley is the Vice President of Client Services and Trust Practice Leader at The Ken Blanchard Companies and co-author of the new book, Simple Truths of Leadership. On this episode, we discussed how Ken and Randy developed the lessons of their new book, how they see leadership show up in their own lives, and what they hope rising leaders might learn from their work. Ken shares some key lessons from his many years as a leading thinker and teacher on leadership. Additionally, Ken and Randy give insight into how they approach the book writing process and share their advice for organizations that want to better serve their people.

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Bob Nelson and Mario Tamayo, authors of the new book, “Work Made Fun Gets Done!” Dr. Bob Nelson is considered the world's leading authority on employee recognition & engagement and President of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training/consulting company specializing in helping organizations improve their management practices, programs & systems. He's worked with 80% of Fortune 500 as a Strategist for HR Issues. Has been a long-time collaborator & confidant for Dr. Ken Blanchard, “The One Minute Manager” and is currently a personal coach for Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the world's #1-ranked executive coach. Mario Tamayo, a principal with Tamayo Group Inc., has more than thirty years of experience in maximizing human performance, working with companies such as L'Oréal, Genentech, Petco, General Dynamics, The Ken Blanchard Companies, The Anthony Robbins Companies, and 2Connect. To learn more their new book, “Work Made Fun Gets Done!” visit https://www.amazon.com/Work-Made-Fun-Gets-Done/dp/1523092351 We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

This week it was truly my privilege to speak with Dr. Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley about their new book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. Ken Blanchard needs no introduction to many listeners as he has been a leading voice in business and leadership for decades. In this conversation, Ken and Randy share an abundance of wisdom regarding leadership principles of service, trust, and truth. Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. Ken is a prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. Randy Conley is the Vice President of Professional Services & Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies. Their new book is Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust (https://amzn.to/3HL5GIQ). In the book they present a carefully curated collection of fifty-two essential leadership principles that are easy to implement and practice. The book is a fun, easy read that will make a positive difference in leadership and organizational success, Simple Truths of Leadership will show readers how to incorporate simple but essential practices into their leadership style, build trust through servant leadership, and enhance their own lives and the lives of everyone around them.

Dr. Bob Nelson is considered the leading advocate for employee recognition and engagement worldwide. He has sold over 5 million books on those topics, including 1501 Ways to Reward Employees, The 1001 Rewards & Recognition Fieldbook, 1001 Ways to Energize Employees, The Management Bible, 1001 Ways to Engage Employees, and his latest book: Work Made Fun Gets Done!: Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Morale, and Results.   Dr. Bob has been featured extensively in the national and international media including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CBS 60 Minutes, MSNBC, ABC, PBS and NPR about how best to motivate today's employees. He has presented on six continents and worked with 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies.   Mario Tamayo has 30+ years of experience in maximizing human performance and organization development, and has been an advocate of promoting company cultures of enjoyable employment and recognition—demonstrating that “work made fun does, in fact, get done.” Mario is a principal with Tamayo Group Inc. (www.tamayogroup.com), a Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California–based leadership consulting firm. He coaches, writes extensively, and speaks and leads workshops on management development, presentations skills, and personal and professional empowerment. He has been responsible for several successful performance and product improvement initiatives for organizations, including Amylin Pharmaceuticals, The Anthony Robbins Companies, Broadcom, The Ken Blanchard Companies, Life Technologies, L'Oreal, Mitchell, Nelson Motivation, Petco, ProSciento, and Viasat. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3) CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley coauthors of Simple Truth of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. Randy Conley is the Vice President of Client Services and Trust Practice Leader at The Ken Blanchard Companies. Randy authors the Leading with Trust blog and is a contributing author of the book Trust Inc.: Strategies for Building Your Company's Most Valuable Asset and works globally to help organizations build trust. Ken Blanchard is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world, he's co-authored more than 65 books including the iconic One Minute Manager. He is the co-founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, an international management training and consulting firm. In today's episode, Nate, Ken, and Randy are exploring the intersection between servant leadership, trust, and compassion by unpacking some of the simple truths included in their book.   Key Takeaways: [2:48] Randy and Ken share where they are on their journeys and why the book they wrote is so important.  [5:38] How is the book structured? [7:45] Randy and Ken's intentions were to simplify leadership. [8:52] Simple truth: The key to developing people is to catch them doing something right. [10:20] Simple truth: Praise progress. [12:30] Ken and Randy share their perspectives on individualizing leadership according to their personalities. [15:07] Ken and Randy talk about the concept of being self-full. [16:31] Simple truth: People who plan a battle really battle a plan. [17:37] How do Randy and Ken define trust?  [20:02]  Key elements that define trust: Ability, Believable, Connected, and Dependable [21:12] Simple truth: Trust is a skill that can be learned and developed. [22:24] Simple truth: People will never forget how you make them feel. [24:46] Simple truth: Apologizing is not necessarily an admission of guilt but an admission of responsibility. [28:28] Simple truth: There is nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequal. [32:28] Simple truth: Forgiveness is letting go of all hope for a better past. [34:56] Randy and Ken share the simple truths that are the most valuable to them. [37:04] Ken shares a saying from his mother: “God didn't make any junk, there is a pearl of  goodness in everybody.” [38:04] Randy shares his favorite simple truth: Love is the answer, now, what is the question? [40:46] Nate shares his three takeaways from an amazing conversation with Randy and Ken.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset   Simple Truths of Leadership   Ken Blanchard   Tweetables: “People who are servant leaders build trust.” #oncompassion    “Leadership is an inside-out process.” #oncompassion    “Self-full is about filling our tank so we can show up with energy to serve others.” #oncompassion    “Leaders need to remember they have a tremendous impact on people.” #oncompassion    “Forgiving others is a great self-full act.”  #oncompassion

Dr. Ken Blanchard is one of the world's most influential leadership experts. He is the co-author of more than 65 books including The One Minute Manager with combined sales of over 23 million copies in 47 languages. In 2005, he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. He is also the Co-founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international training and consulting firm. Randy Conley is the Vice President and Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies. Trust Across America recognized him with the Lifetime Achievement Award as a Top Thought Leader in trustworthy business behavior and he is a founding member of the Alliance of Trustworthy Business Experts. Inc.com named Randy a Top 100 Leadership Speaker & Thinker and American Management Association included him in their 2015 Leaders to Watch list. Randy and Dr. Blanchard's new book is Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Dr. Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley from The Ken Blanchard Companies, to talk about their new book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. They share strategies for attracting and hiring good employees, building trust in a remote team, and discuss the upcoming movie, The Mulligan. Stay tuned.

Welcome to season 2, episode 16 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is Michael Borner, CEO & Founder, Engage Technologies. Michael comes to us from Boise Idaho. He is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. During this episode we talk about creating unity, empathy, kindness and engaging technology. From being the expert of intent to the expert of impact, being quick to listen and slow to speak, along with having great ideological debate without relational conflict. There are so many takeaways from this episode. Michael is an entrepreneur responsible for innovating a number of short-form, video-based enterprise technologies enabling data-driven video personalization & mass constituent engagement. He has appeared nationally on CNN, Fox News, ABC Radio Network News, as well as numerous press articles covering his media and technology innovations.He is a TEDMED 2013 Frontline Scholar, as well as a national award-winning film and video producer and technologist. He led one of the first hospital pilots to use the iPad for patient engagement the day iPad debuted on April 3rd, 2010 at the Disney Children's Hospital in Orlando.Michael's clients have included: Johnson & Johnson, CVS, Ford, Samsung, UnitedHealthcare, Covidien, UPMC, St. Luke's Health System, Ken Blanchard Companies, just to name a few. EThe goal of engage technologies is to help remove barriers to patient education. Patients go along a uniquely guided path that empowers them and helps to shrink knowledge gaps. That is done by customized short videos that is sent to their phone directly from their personal physician. Michael shares a quick tutorial video on the YT Channel for all to see. From inspiration to technology – get ready for a conversation filled with many takeawaysListen in to hear Michael's response to what the footprint is that he is currently creating that he wants to leave behind. Next week my guest is Jennifer Tuma-Young, Founder, Inspired Girl Enterprises. We talk about how your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude. That is a saying that Jennifer shared during the interview. Jennifer's story is one that truly brings forward the importance of determination and positive mindset. Listen in on April 20 for the full episode. Join Today is the Day's International Changemakers Connective for an opportunity to meet Changemaker guests, bonus podcast episodes, mentorship, bonus workshops, a ticket to the yearly International Changemakers Forum, Coaching opportunities, and more. Join like-minded everyday changemakers for the new International Changemakers Connective, for more information -  https://todayisthedayliveit.com.Help us share this episode - Jodi Grinwald - Today is the Day Changemakers - YouTube or stream - https://todayisthedaychangemakers.buzzsprout.com/. Please also subscribe to the YouTube Channel and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere that you listen. Help us share more episodes with those who may need the messages that are shared each week. Today is the Day creates customized solutions that help clients both professionally and personally.  Tell your story in a new way, disrupt what may not be working,  level up communication and connections so that your organization has a successful and financially sustainable tomorrow.  For more information visit https://todayisthedayliveit.com.Have a great week everyone!

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: https://www.catalysthealthtech.com/ (CLICK HERE) — With over 25 years of leading technology and media companies, our next guest is leveraging his information technology expertise to drive patient engagement and create a frictionless and more meaningful patient experience. Michael Boerner, CEO of Engage Technologies Group, joins us to discuss how he and his team are removing barriers to patient education through short-form video-based technology that transfers relevant knowledge from diagnosis to post-op instructions. In addition, Michael also shares how Engage's efforts to close knowledge gaps are producing a strengthened relationship between providers and their patients. Join us for this exciting conversation to discover how Michael and his team are transforming lives by removing barriers to patient education. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Why scaling information and wisdom is what drives Michael to change people's lives for the better.  How Engage delivers information to patients in a timely and engaging manner. What the patient and provider experience has been like for Engage. Michael's prediction of the healthcare industry will move toward trusted automation.    About Our Guest:  Michael Boerner is the Founder and CEO of Engage Technologies Group, Inc., and  has over 25 years of experience founding and leading technology & media companies.  He is an entrepreneur responsible for innovating a number of short-form video-based enterprise technologies enabling data-driven video personalization & mass constituent engagement. Michael is a TEDMED 2013 Frontline Scholar, as well as a national award-winning film and video producer and technologist. He led one of the first hospital pilots to use the iPad for patient engagement the day the iPad debuted on April 3rd, 2010 at the Disney Children's Hospital in Orlando. His company's clients have included: Johnson & Johnson, CVS, Ford, Samsung, UnitedHealthcare, DePuy, Covidien, UPMC, St. Luke's Health System, K12, Blue Cross Blue Shield MN, and the Ken Blanchard Companies, to name a few. In October 2009, Michael presented a new approach to patient engagement at the prestigious Health 2.0 Conference in San Francisco and won the award for medical technology innovation in the crowded Launch! competition. Mr. Boerner was appointed by the Governor of Idaho to the Governor's Coordinating Council for Families and Children and served on the board of directors for the National Institute of Marriage, a non-profit entity started by best-selling author, Gary Smalley, to help serve marriages facing crisis. Mr. Boerner has appeared nationally on CNN, Fox News, ABC Radio Network News, as well as numerous press articles covering his media and technology innovations. Michael's first press coverage for entrepreneurial creativity appeared on the front page of a Gannett Newspaper when he was 14. Links Supporting This Episode: Engage Technologies Group website: https://engagetg.com/ (CLICK HERE) Michael Boerner LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-boerner-828a491/ (CLICK HERE) Michael Boerner Twitter page: https://twitter.com/michaelboerner (CLICK HERE) Clubhouse handle: @mikebiselli Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebiselli (CLICK HERE) Mike Biselli Twitter page: https://twitter.com/mikebiselli (CLICK HERE) Visit our website: https://www.passionatepioneers.com/ (CLICK HERE) Subscribe to newsletter: https://forms.gle/PLdcj7ujAGEtunsj6 (CLICK HERE) Guest nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqk_H_a79gCRsBLynkGp7JbdtFRWynTvPVV9ntOdEpExjQIQ/viewform (CLICK HERE)

Michael Boerner, Founder and CEO of Engage Technologies Group, Inc.  He has over 25 years of experience founding and leading technology & media companies and is an entrepreneur responsible for innovating a number of short-form, video-based enterprise technologies enabling data-driven video personalization & mass constituent engagement.  Michael's clients have included: Johnson & Johnson, CVS, Ford, Samsung, UnitedHealthcare, DePuy, Covidien, UPMC, St. Luke's Health System, K12, Blue Cross Blue Shield MN and the Ken Blanchard Companies, to name a few.Michael and Michael explore the latest offering from Engage Technologies which transforms how patients get education prior to a procedure. The tool leverages text in a new way to make opting in to the education seamless. Leveraging the tool, the provider can ensure the patient has completed the education prior to the procedure, thus reducing cancellations and improving outcomes. The tool remains available for the patient and their care givers to reference throughout their journey to recovery. It is a stark change from today where a patient is given rushed and hurried instructions they often forget.#changehealthcare #Improvepatientoutcomes

In this episode, I spoke to an innovator in Mobile Intelligence - Engage Technologies Group Inc - Founder and CEO - Michael  Boerner. He is blazing a trail with some truly exciting technology to enhance operational workflows across industries and particularly in healthcare!Michael Boerner is the Founder and CEO of Engage Technologies Group, Inc., and has over 25 years of experience founding and leading technology & media companies.He is an entrepreneur responsible for innovating a number of short-form, video-based enterprise technologies enabling data-driven video personalization & mass constituent engagement.Michael's clients have included: Johnson & Johnson, CVS, Ford, Samsung and UnitedHealthcare, DePuy, Covidien, UPMC, St. Luke's Health System, K12, Blue Cross Blue Shield MN and the Ken Blanchard Companies, to name a few.He was appointed by the Governor of Idaho to the Governor's Coordinating Council for Families and Children as well as served on the board of directors for the National Institute of Marriage, a non-profit entity started by best-selling author, Gary Smalley, to help serve marriages facing crisis. Michael has appeared nationally on CNN, Fox News, ABC Radio Network News, as well as numerous press articles covering his media and technology innovations. Michael's first press coverage for entrepreneurial creativity appeared on the front page of a Gannett Newspaper when he was 14.https://engagetg.com/

Get the audiobook for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/new-one-free-audiobook (https://geni.us/new-one-free-audiobook) StoryShots Summary and Analysis of The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer JohnsonLife gets busy. Has The New One Minute Manager been sitting on your reading list? Instead, learn the key insights now. We're scratching the surface here. If you don't already have the book, get the audiobook for free using the link in the description or the app to learn the juicy details. Ken Blanchard's Perspective https://geni.us/ken-blanchard (Ken Blanchard) is the co-founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies. He is a renowned speaker, author, consultant and trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees at Cornell University. He also teaches the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. His books are available in more than 42 languages. In 2005, Ken joined Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. Spencer Johnson's Perspective https://geni.us/spencer-johnson (Spencer Johnson) was a co-inventor of cardiac pacemakers. He was also a consultant to the Center for Study of the Person and Leadership Fellow at the Harvard Business School. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Southern California in 1963 and a medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He worked at the Harvard Business School and the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Johnson's books are available in twenty-six languages. His most famous book is https://geni.us/who-moved-my-chesse-a (Who Moved My Cheese?) Introduction https://geni.us/new-one-free-audiobook (The New One Minute Manager) builds on the foundation laid by the management classic, The One Minute Manager. The One Minute Manager was first published in 1981. The new book develops the ideas from the first book, recognizing the need for change due to how technology has advanced over the years. The world is a different place from how it was back then. You will learn three practical secrets for leading others by taking modern work styles into account.  StoryShot #1: The First Secret is One Minute Goals “He feels that a goal and its performance standard—what needs to be done and by what due date—should take no more than a paragraph or two to express, so it can be read and reviewed in about a minute.” — Ken Blanchard Learning how to set one-minute goals is the beginning of one-minute management. Your one-minute goals should only include your top priorities. The easiest way to identify this  is to use the 80/20 rule. So, you should find the activities that take 20% of your time but provide you with 80% of the total results. These tasks should then be your focus for one-minute goals. One-minute goals are always important, but there are five ways you can improve the outcome of these goals: Plan the goals together. When you do this, try to describe them briefly and clearly. You should also clearly define the outcomes you want by stating what you think good performance is. Each person should write their goals with due dates on a single page. This will act as a prompt and encourage them to work toward deadlines.  Ask your colleagues to review their most important goals every single day. This will only take them a few minutes per day but will have a significant impact. After revision, encourage your colleagues to consider their current approaches. They need to decide whether they match their goals. If your colleagues cannot notice their shortcomings, you must help them rethink what they are doing to realize their goals.     StoryShot #2: The Second Secret is One Minute Praising “People who feel good about themselves produce good results.” — Ken Blanchard  People perform better when they receive...

Ken Blanchard is one of the world's most influential leadership experts. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Ken is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research and thought leadership that has influenced the day-to-day management and leadership of people and companies throughout the world. In 2005, he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best­selling authors of all time. He is the co-author of more than sixty-five books, including the iconic The One Minute Manager, with combined sales of over 23 million copies in forty-seven languages. He and Randy Conley are also co-authors of Simple Truths of Leadership. He is co-founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies, a leading international training and consulting firm. In this podcast, he shares: Why you want to be an servant leader and how to know you actually are The first step to take when seeking to transform your culture Why you should be focused on your employees before your customers __________________________________________________________________________________________"People think to think that reason to be in business is to make a profit. No, profit is the applause you get for creating a motivating environment for your people so they take good care of your customers."-Ken Blanchard__________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Ken + The topic of today's episode1:58—If you really know me, you know that....2:28—What is your definition of strategy?4:20—How has your business model changed over time?5:00—Could you tell us about servant leadership?7:15—How can a leader know that they're not using their title and position as a servant leader?8:45—Do you have any advice for someone who doesn't have a ton of influence, but is a leader?10:20—Are there any highlights about trust you could point us to from your book?11:28—Do you have any frameworks or tips you like to point to in transforming company culture?12:31—What's something that you've changed your mind about?14:01—What's something you wish you had learned earlier?15:48—What are you working on now?16:55—How can people connect with you?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://www.kenblanchard.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenblanchardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenblanchard1

Ken Blanchard is one of the world's most influential leadership experts. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Ken is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research and thought leadership that has influenced the day-to-day management and leadership of people and companies throughout the world. In 2005, he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best­selling authors of all time. He is the co-author of more than sixty-five books, including the iconic The One Minute Manager, with combined sales of over 23 million copies in forty-seven languages. He and Randy Conley are also co-authors of Simple Truths of Leadership. He is co-founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies, a leading international training and consulting firm. In this podcast, he shares: Why you want to be an servant leader and how to know you actually are The first step to take when seeking to transform your culture Why you should be focused on your employees before your customers __________________________________________________________________________________________"People think to think that reason to be in business is to make a profit. No, profit is the applause you get for creating a motivating environment for your people so they take good care of your customers."-Ken Blanchard__________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Ken + The topic of today's episode1:58—If you really know me, you know that....2:28—What is your definition of strategy?4:20—How has your business model changed over time?5:00—Could you tell us about servant leadership?7:15—How can a leader know that they're not using their title and position as a servant leader?8:45—Do you have any advice for someone who doesn't have a ton of influence, but is a leader?10:20—Are there any highlights about trust you could point us to from your book?11:28—Do you have any frameworks or tips you like to point to in transforming company culture?12:31—What's something that you've changed your mind about?14:01—What's something you wish you had learned earlier?15:48—What are you working on now?16:55—How can people connect with you?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://www.kenblanchard.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenblanchardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenblanchard1

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley. Ken is the founder of the Ken Blanchard Companies and has co-authored more than 65 books on leadership, including all-time classics such as The One Minute Manager and Who Moved My Cheese, each with over 20 million copies sold. In this conversation, Ken Blanchard is joined by Randy Conley, Vice President of global professional services for the Ken Blanchard Companies. The discussion focuses on the leadership lessons from Ken Blancard and Randy Conley's latest book:   Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust, which he co-wrote with Randy Conley. Ken and Randy share how to apply the leadership principles to build trust and become the kind of leader others would want to follow.  Some Highlights:- Ken Blanchard on the impact of his upbringing on his leadership thinking and approach- Randy Conley on models for servant leadership- The importance of humility in leadership- Randy Conley on the complexity of leadership and the need to focus on fundamental principles- Ken Blanchard on how to build on your team's desire to contribute - Randy Conley on authenticity and its importance to servant leadership - Ken Blanchard on why "love" powers leadership- Randy Conley on extending trust - How leaders can encourage feedback from their teams- The ABCD model of trust - Ken Blanchard's breakdown of the servant leadership mindset- Putting situational leadership into practice- Ken Blanchard on having the reflective self versus the task-oriented self - Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley on the future of work Also mentioned in this episode:- Jim Collins, Level 5 Leadership- Garry O. Ridge, Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company- Dale Carnegie, author- Rick Tate, authorBooks Mentioned:- Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust by Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley- The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson- The Power of Ethical Management by Ken Blanchard & Norman Vincent Peale- 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times: Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and Challenge by Ken Blanchard and Zig Ziglar- Everyone's a Coach by Ken Blanchard and Don ShulaConnect with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley:Ken Blanchard Official WebsiteRandy Conley's BlogThe Ken Blanchard Companies on LinkedInThe Ken Blanchard on FacebookConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

“Profit is the applause you get for creating a motivating environment” Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley are spreading the message that leadership is about the “we” instead of the “me”. The co-founder and vice president of The Ken Blanchard Companies sit down to talk about their new book The Simple Truths of Leadership, why trust is undervalued by leaders, and the constants and changes of leadership today. Find out more on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Sponsored by - FunJet - For a limited time, our listeners can use promo code – FJ50 – for $50 off your next Funjet Vacation. LinkedIn Talent Solutions - LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/karagoldin. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at karagoldin@gmail.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/222 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Ken's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenBlanchard Ken's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenblanchard1/ Randy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-conley/ Ken's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenblanchard Randy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandyConley Ken Blanchard Companies Website: https://www.kenblanchard.com Ken Blanchard Companies Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kenblanchardcos Ken Blanchard's Books: https://www.kenblanchardbooks.com Ken and Randy's Upcoming Book: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Truths-Leadership-Servant-Leader/dp/1523000627

Read my new book, The Pursuit Of Excellence https://bit.ly/excellencehawk Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Text Hawk to 66866 for "Mindful Monday" Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12  https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Dr. Ken Blanchard is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. He's written 60+ published books... Most notably, The One Minute Manager has sold over 15 million copies.  Notes: T he One Minute Manager: 1 Minute goals – All struggles go back to one simple thing: communication. Set 3 goals for each employee. Write each of them down in 350 words or less. 1 Minute praisings (“catch people doing the right things”) – Do this immediately following good work. Don't wait (you might forget). Be specific in your praise. 1 Minute reprimands (later changed to 1 Minute re-directs) - Address this immediately after it happens. Be very specific. "Teach people the power of love instead of the love of power." "Life is what happens to you when you're planning on doing something else." What made The One Minute Manager catch on? It was a parable. Those were rare at that time. It was a short book. A quick read. He started his company in 1979. Charles Schwab told him to name the company after himself... Thus, "The Ken Blanchard Companies" was started. It helped that YPO adopted them quickly. "All good performance starts with clear goals." Create magical moments – For his wife, Margie's 80th birthday party, They rented a big house in Hawaii for a week surrounded by the people they love. How can you create magical moments? Ken has written 65 books... Only 2 of them by himself. He likes to write with others. Profit is the applause you get for creating a great environment for your people. Expectations: You get what you expect. Humility - Be there to serve others. Humility does not mean you think less of yourself. It means you think of yourself less. Connect the dots between individual roles and the goals of the organization. When people see that connection, they get a lot of energy out of work. They feel the importance, dignity, and meaning in their job. Leadership is not something you do to people. It's something you do with people. Vision is knowing who you are, where you're going, and what will guide your journey. "Many people measure their success by wealth, recognition, power, and status. There's nothing wrong with those, but if that's all you're focused on, you're missing the boat...if you focus on significance -using your time and talent to serve others -that's when truly meaningful success can come your way.: If becoming a high-performing organization is the destination, leadership is the engine. Sustained excellence: They realize it's not all about them They have a sense of humor They listen more than they speak Feedback is the breakfast of champions Get to D4 -- The highest level of development: Competent and Committed. Life/Career Advice: Be a lifetime learner Look for good leaders... Ask them to lunch  

In today's episode, we have a 2 for 1 special, as I speak with Dr. Bob Nelson & Mario Tamayo to discuss the release of their book, Work Made Fun, Gets Done. Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Morale and Results.According to Fortune magazine's list of “100 Best Companies to Work For in America:” 81% of workers in the companies on the list say they work in a fun environment. Deloitte calls the 2020s "The Era of Workplace Fun." With COVID waning, all employees want more fun than ever before. When you make fun part of your culture, workers will prosper— it's a proven driver of desired results, creativity & better relationships.And this formed the basis of a really entertaining, dare I say, fun discussion about all things organizational culture, employee recognition, engagement & hybrid work. We talked about a world after covid. And how we believe organizations can differentiate themselves from the competition in an increasingly disruptive talent landscape. Against the backdrop of the Great Resignation, fun at work may be more important now than ever before. We had a great discussion and I hope you enjoy it. Dr. Bob NelsonConsidered the world's leading authority on employee recognition & engagement and President of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training/consulting company specializing in helping organizations improve their management practices, programs & systems. He's worked with 80% of Fortune 500 as a Strategist for HR Issues. Has been a long-time collaborator & confidant for Dr. Ken Blanchard, “The One Minute Manager” and is currently a personal coach for Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the world's #1-ranked executive coach.LinkedInWebsiteMario TamayoMario Tamayo, a principal with Tamayo Group Inc., has more than thirty years of experience in maximizing human performance, working with companies such as L'Oréal, Genentech, Petco, General Dynamics, The Ken Blanchard Companies, The Anthony Robbins Companies, and 2Connect.LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. Each week we tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture.LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

Looking for more than audio? Watch below on Youtube. WATCH PODCAST HERE: Joining us first for the spookiest show of the year is Britney Cole! Britney is a Vice President of Solution Architecture and Innovation at The Ken Blanchard Companies, and Co-Founder of Bolster Leadership. Bolster Leadership is a company that develops strategies to promote learning organizations, where cultures can form where everyone sees themselves as a leader with the capabilities to succeed in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and/or ambiguous environment. Britney joined us to talk about the work-life balance and how to have better days at work. This can include talking to your team about any problems they have at home, promoting time management skills, and how to keep challenged and happy at work without facing the rigors of burning yourself out. Time with the family and friends where work doesn't happen because your phone is off can be a very good thing!  In the second half, Simon Mainwaring has some very interesting insights to share about how to form the purpose of an organization. Simon is the Founder and CEO of We First, a company specializing in consulting to accelerate growth and impact for purpose-driven brands. He's also a member of the Steering Committee of Sustainable Brands, the Forbes Business Council, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and author of "Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future". Simon shares some thoughts about purpose in business; the purpose of a business should be the base of everything they do, and should be critical to any decision the company makes at all levels. There's room for people not at the top, if given a chance, to build consensus internally and help the business under their own initiative, with ideas that might not occur to others.

In Episode 66 of The MINDset Game® Podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Linda Miller, a Master Certified Coach, author, and the Global Liaison for Coaching at the Ken Blanchard Companies. You will learn what a coaching mindset is, how it is different from other mindsets (e.g. consulting or therapy), and how having a coaching mindset can help you as leader and/or parent. You will also walk away with powerful practical tips that you can apply right away to embody a coaching mindset and get even better results.  Since 1995, Linda Miller has focused on the expansion of coaching within the corporate arena. For the past 20 years, Linda has served as an executive coach and Global Liaison for Coaching with The Ken Blanchard Companies and has co-designed two of The Ken Blanchard Company's training programs including Coaching Essentials for managers and leaders. Linda is a founding recipient of the Master Certified Coach designation from the International Coach Federation and has served on its international board. She is the co-author of two books and is a contributor to The Ken Blanchard Companies' book Leading at a Higher Level and Marshall Goldsmith's book Coaching for Leadership. In 2009, she received an honorary doctorate for her contribution to the coaching profession. To learn more about Linda Miller, connect with her on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/3EsJ7Wo  To SUBSCRIBE to The MINDset Game® podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com You are also welcome to join our private Facebook group to learn even more evidence-based tools to transform your life by visiting www.TheMINDsetGameGroup.com   Key Takeaways From this Episode to Tune in For:  [01:05] - Vered introduces Linda Miller, a Master Certified Coach, author, and the Global Liaison for Coaching at the Ken Blanchard Companies. [04:11] - Linda's take on a coaching mindset.  [11:13] - How a coaching mindset is different from other mindsets. [12:59] - Challenges to embracing a coaching mindset.  [18:06] - Benefits of a coaching mindset. [22:24] - How a coaching mindset helps leaders.  [29:37] - Tips for everyone to develop a coaching mindset.  [36:01] - How you can feel more at ease when embracing a coaching mindset.

It is not everyday that you engage with a person for the first time and realize you hold nearly identical shared values. It not only leads to great conversation but meaningful connection. Join me on that discovery in this week's episode with Michael Glazer. Michael Glazer is a leadership coach, organizational development consultant and corporate trainer whose client work spans 15 countries across four continents. He speaks English and Japanese and has worked with leaders at companies including Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, Dyson, Mitsubishi and Hitachi. Michael has also guest lectured at Kyoto University and at the United States Air Force Academy. Michael's coaching focuses on working with next-generation senior leaders in Japan and Asia-Pacific. He has led leadership and coaching skills workshops for thousands of Fortune 500 professionals in the healthcare, IT, manufacturing, luxury brand, automotive, financial services, CPG and trading industries. People First is his mantra. It guides how he collaborates with others to help them create their own paths to success and growth – and to inspire them to help others to grow and succeed. Michael has broad experiences as a commercial and global functional head at leading firms including Morgan Stanley, public relations firm Burson-Marsteller (now BCW) and Dell. Michael earned a BA from the University of North Carolina, an MA from the University of Colorado and an external coaching certificate from the Teachers College Columbia University (C3P). He is a Coach AcceleratorTM Enhanced Practitioner and was trained by the former global head of executive coaching at Google. Michael holds Saville Consulting and Lumina Practitioner accreditations, and he is a Ken Blanchard Companies certified trainer in SLII and Leading People Through Change. Michael is also an active member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. Conversation References: NYT Article on Languishing by Adam Grant: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html Contact him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learningpro/ https://www.peoplefocusconsulting.com/en/ https://glazercoaching.com/podcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michael Cheuk interviews Linda Miller for Christian Coaching Magazine.  Linda is a co-founder of CAM and has been with The Ken Blanchard Companies for 20 years. Michael talks with Linda about one of her favorite activities--moderating political debates.  Linda shares her thoughts on how she uses coaching skills to moderate debates and how pastors can also use coaching skills when hearing different perspectives within a congregation. You can hear more from Linda Miller by listening to these previously aired podcasts: 221 Executive Coaching with Linda Miller 151 Building Trust with Linda Miller Referenced during the podcast: Coaching for Christian Leaders: A Practical Guide by Linda J. Miller and Chad W. Hall Coaching in Organizations: Best Coaching Practices from The Ken Blanchard Companies by Linda J. Miller and Madeleine Homan Blanchard Also, as a note, if you're interested in subscribing to Christian Coaching Magazine, you can do so by going to christiancoachingmag.com and paying $15 per year, which not only gives you access to amazing articles on coaching but also helps to support Michael in bringing added value such as this interview.

Classroom training is still the most common method of delivering courses. Even after 2 decades of internet disruption and new technologies. It's not only time to change but we're way past it being the right time to change.It's important to remember that training is an event while learning is a long-term process.  Simple enough, right?  Once you understand this simple truth you begin to realize how traditional classroom events are inadequate in supporting the entire learning process.  We need to design more, or something totally different.In this episode we're talking with Ann Rollins about her experiences moving event-based training to learning journeys.  We'll talk about active learning experiences that inspire learners, creating high-level learner personas and learning journeys that are integrated into other corporate initiatives. Ann will also share with us how existing tech infrastructure can be used to create a better learner experience.In a post-pandemic world there are many new corporate initiatives that have a training component. Join us in this conversation and learn how to plan for success.Ann is a modern learning champion. Unintimidated by global scale, she always has her eyes on the technology horizon to see how to improve and effectively scale the learning experience for her clients. As a Solutions Architect at The Ken Blanchard Companies, she takes a practical, design thinking approach to support her clients as they transform how leadership development happens and how learning ecosystem can support it today and tomorrow.Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag: Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @TeamIDIODC Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions. Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

MindTickle is now bringing its data-driven Readiness and Enablement solution for customer-facing teams, in partnership with The Ken Blanchard Companies® and its extensive talent development and leadership training solutions and programs. This joint offering will help organizations develop results-oriented, proactive leaders who understand their teams' needs and have conversations that help increase engagement, improve performance, build loyalty, and drive sustainable exponential impact.

Mike kicks of 2020 with Episode 66 of the "Linch with a Leader" podcast by sitting down with business guru Dr. Blanchard.  Mike & Dr. Blanchard talk about not only what he has learned about leadership in business but also about how his faith led him to pen the book and organization "Lead Like Jesus".Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research and thought leadership that has influenced the day-to-day management and leadership of people and companies throughout the world.With a passion to turn every leader into a servant leader, Ken Blanchard shares his insightful and powerful message with audiences around the world through speeches, consulting services, and bestselling books. When Ken speaks, he speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. No matter how large the audience, he is able to communicate with each person as if the two of them were alone and talking one on one. Ken is a sophisticated storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand.Ken's impact as an author is far reaching. His iconic 1982 classic, The One Minute Manager, coauthored with Spencer Johnson, has sold more than 13 million copies and remains on bestseller lists today. In the past three decades he has authored or coauthored 60 books whose combined sales total more than 21 million copies. His groundbreaking works—including Raving Fans, The Secret, and Leading at a Higher Level, to name just a few—have been translated into more than 42 languages. In 2005 Ken was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time.Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker, author and consultant, Ken is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, Cornell University, and he also teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, Ken received his master's degree from Colgate University and his bachelor's and doctorate degrees from Cornell University.

Ken Blanchard, PhD, is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. He has co-authored 60 books, including Raving Fans and Gung Ho! (with Sheldon Bowles). His groundbreaking works have been translated into over 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies. In 2005 he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. The recipient of numerous leadership awards and honors, he is cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a leading international training and consulting firm. Favorite Success Quote “Don't ever use your position, great leaders and great because people love them and trust them, not because they have power” ~ Key Points 1. Leadership is About Trust Not Power If you want to be an effective leader, then operate based off of trust, not off of your power. If you want people to follow you, don't demand that they follow you, get them to follow you because they trust you. Leadership is based off of trust, and not off of power. You have to build your community of individuals who trust in you and trust your abilities before you will ever be an effective leader. 2. Don't Let Age Define You Whether you are young or old, you have something to offer the world. Never let your age determine your ambitions. If you are young, then use that youth and energy to invest into growing yourself and your dream, if you are older, then use your wisdom to grow your dreams while paying it forward and helping someone else. There is no time in life whenever you do not have a purpose, never let your age define you. 3. You Need to Keep Yourself Excited No matter where you are in life, you need to keep yourself excited and stimulate, spiritually, physically, and mentally. If you are not constantly pushing the envelope on your life and growing yourself in all areas you will live a more rich and fulfilling life. 4. Service is Essential to Fulfillment  You cannot truly live a full life unless you are serving others. Life is empty when it is lived for you. You have to have some aspect of your life with an element of service. Whether this is starting a non profit, volunteering at your church or with a charity, or just giving 10% of your money to a good cause. You need to remember that life is bigger than you and act like it. 5. If You Want Something to Go Well Get it Structured  If you want a marriage, business, or even your health to go well, it needs to be well structured. You have to put systems into place that help you to operate from strengths, eliminate weaknesses, and get perspective on your blind spots. Only with the right systems in place will anything truly be successful.

Chris Edmonds returns to talk about crafting a culture of civility in the workplace.You'll Learn:1) Troubling research pointing to incivility on the rise2) The 3 Ds that destroy civility3) A reframe on blameAbout ChrisChris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant who is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. After a 15-year executive career leading high performing teams, Chris began his consulting company in 1990. He has also served as a senior consultant with The Ken Blanchard Companies since 1995. Chris is one of Inc. Magazine's 100 Great Leadership Speakers and was a featured presenter at SXSW 2015.Chris is the author of the The Culture Engine, the best seller Leading At A Higher Level with Ken Blanchard, and five other books. Chris' blog, podcasts, research, and videos can be found at Driving Results Through Culture. Thousands of followers enjoy his daily quotes on organizational culture, servant leadership, and workplace inspiration on Twitter at @scedmonds. Visit his website at www.drivingresultsthroughculture.com. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Abby Connect answers your calls when you can't.Chris' Website: DrivingResultsThroughCulture.comChris' Book: The Culture EngineChris' prior episode: 149: Getting Consistently Good Behavior with S. Chris EdmondsBook: The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard & Spencer JohnsonBook: The Optimistic Workplace by Shawn MurphyView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep274. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Flash Back Friday takes us to episode 81, from July 2013. Ken Blanchard is the author of the new book, “TRUST WORKS!” He is also author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, “The One Minute Manager.” Blanchard suggests that men should lead their families like Jesus. Using this principle, he explains how managers can reaffirm good work when giving a reprimand. In today's polarized society, building and sustaining trust has become seemingly elusive. Blanchard's ABCD trust model addresses the factors that lead to discord. Blanchard discusses his assessments for measuring trust and tools for building trust skills. Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management. Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies ® , an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Ken also spends time as a visiting lecturer at his alma mater, Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees. His books such as The One Minute Manager, Raving Fans, Gung Ho!, and Whale Done! have combined sales of more than 18 million copies in more than 25 languages. The National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the “Council of Peers Award of Excellence.” He was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. Ken also received The Thought Leadership Award for continued support of work-related learning and performance by ISA—The Association of Learning Providers. Ken has been inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 best-selling authors of all time. The business school at Grand Canyon University bears his name. In addition, Ken teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. Website: www.KenBlanchard.com

Veteran culture consultant S. Chris Edmonds shares his philosophy and processes associated with intentionally creating an uplifting culture.You'll Learn:The oft-forgotten half of the manager's jobHow to identify the top citizens in your teamQuick tips for identifying and listing values within your teamAbout ChrisChris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant who is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. After a 15-year executive career leading high performing teams, Chris began his consulting company in 1990. He has also served as a senior consultant with The Ken Blanchard Companies since 1995. Chris is one of Inc. Magazine's 100 Great Leadership Speakers and was a featured presenter at SXSW 2015.Chris is the author of the Amazon best seller The Culture Engine, the best seller Leading At A Higher Level with Ken Blanchard, and five other books. Chris' blog, podcasts, research, and videos can be found at Driving Results Through Culture. Thousands of followers enjoy his daily quotes on organizational culture, servant leadership, and workplace inspiration on Twitter at @scedmonds. Visit his website at www.drivingresultsthroughculture.com. Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Driving Results Through CultureBook: The Culture Engine by S. Chris EdmondsBook: The One-Minute Manager Meets the Money by Ken BlanchardApp: NozbeStudy: 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital TrendsSurvey: Gallup's Q12Survey: TINYpulse 2014 Employee Engagement Organizational Culture ReportView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep149See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What can leaders learn from “the greatest leadership role model of all time”?  Our guest today not only coined that phrase, but is also best known as one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. Today we have the pleasure of talking with Ken Blanchard. Ken's writing career includes over 60 books, including The One Minute Manager, which has sold over 13 million copies. Many of us also know Ken as a passionate conference speaker and co-creator of the Lead Like Jesus movement. Ken's official title is the Chief Spiritual Officer of the Ken Blanchard Companies, a global firm that allows organizations to create results-oriented, people-focused leaders. Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e7-ken-blanchard. 

Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is an internationally recognized strength, speed and conditioning coach, personal trainer, body worker, motivational speaker, and author who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide. He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, a world-class facility that provides personal training, strength and conditioning, therapeutic massage and bodywork, Pilates, yoga, nutrition, chiropractic and physical therapy programs. Todd works with a high-profile clientele of elite professional athletes. This includes NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions and MVPs, Heisman Trophy Winner, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists, and many other champion athletes. He is a 2 Time Personal Trainer of the Year (IDEA & ACE) and has received numerous industry accolades. Greatist has named Todd one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness for the past three years. His gym, Fitness Quest 10, was named one of “America's Top 10 Gyms” by Men's Health for the past 5 years, and in addition to high-profile athletes, attracts many fitness enthusiasts of all ages, shapes, sizes, and levels who want to improve their overall health and fitness performance. His team of 38 trainers, coaches, and therapists deliver results to over 500 clients weekly. Todd has appeared on 60 Minutes, ESPN, the NFL Network and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, ESPNN the Magazine, Stack Magazine, the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and many others. Through Todd Durkin Enterprises, Todd and his staff provide motivational and educational programs and team-building events to companies and conferences worldwide. Some of these companies include Under Armour, Gatorade, The Ken Blanchard Companies, YPO, Wells Fargo, Bath & Body Works, Cal-a-Vie Resort & Spa, the Golden Door, IMG, USMA, UCSD, UBS Warburg, Quest Ventures, Behr Paints, Kaiser Permanente, Torrey Pines Bank, Administrative Professionals, Life Care Solutions, and the San Diego Chargers. Todd earned his BS degree in Kinesiology from The College of William & Mary in Virginia and his MA degree in Exercise & Nutritional Science with a specialty in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine from San Diego State University. He and his wife Melanie reside in San Diego, CA, with their three children, Luke, Brady, and McKenna.

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Who Lead, interviews Susan Fowler, Senior Consulting Partner at the Ken Blanchard Companies and author of  “Why Motivating People Doesn't Work … And What Does: The New Science of Leading, Engaging, and Energizing.” Susan Fowler has a different approach to leadership. Susan is the author of six books on leadership; with a focus on self-leadership.  Susan discusses the new science of motivation and how this should be incorporated in leadership practices.  Susan will share what underlies the new science motivation, leadership, mindfulness, and guidance. We will ask Susan how her working relationship with Ken Blanchard has motivated her! Susan Fowler is a senior consulting partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies, co-creator of the company's Optimal Motivation and Situational Self Leadership training programs. She is a Keynote speaker and leadership consultant. Co-author with Ken Blanchard of the world-wide, best-in-class Situational Self Leadership training program. Author with Ken on three books: Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager, Leading at a Higher Level, and Empowerment: Achieving Peak Performance through Self Leadership. At Leadership Legacies, co-author of the book Achieve Leadership Genius based on the Leadership in Context model. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence, Michelle Bergquist is a passionate advocate for women in business. At Connected Women of Influence, we believe that more women need to lead in business and everything we do is center-focused on designing platforms, programs, connections and collaborative opportunities for b2b women to prosper, succeed and lead the way in business today!