Episode #278

The Dos and Don’ts of World-Class Leadership from the Expert Himself: Ken Blanchard

Key Takeaways

Servant leadership starts with clear goals, then flips the pyramid so leaders serve their people by removing obstacles and helping them win.

Ego is the main blocker to effective leadership—avoid false pride and fear/self-doubt through humility and remembering that everyone has value.

Make success predictable: set explicit expectations upfront (the “final exam” idea), follow through with coaching, collaborate widely, and keep learning.

Top Quotes

It's not about you, it's about the people you serve, and your job is to help people win.

Life's about getting A's, not some stupid normal distribution curve.

No one of us is as smart as all of us.

Episode Summary

THE leadership expert

Ken Blanchard, one of the most influential leadership experts in the world, is the co-author of the iconic New York Times bestseller The One Minute Manager® — recently revised and released as The New One Minute Manager® — as well as 65 other books whose combined sales total more than 28 million copies in 47 languages.

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