Kenneth H. Blanchard

Kenneth H. Blanchard is one of the world’s most sought-after authors, thinkers, and speakers in the field of leadership and management. He is the co-author of the iconic business book The One Minute Manager and the founder and chief spiritual officer of the eponymous Blanchard Companies, a global consulting, coaching, and training organization. He has written over 60 leadership and management books which have been translated into dozens of languages and sold more than 21 million copies worldwide.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Kenneth Blanchard had a clear vision of leaving a lasting legacy in the business world. After graduating from Northeastern University in 1960, he secured a position as an Industrial Engineer with Westinghouse Corporation and all at the age of 22. After a short stint, he moved on pursue a master’s degree in Business Education from Rutgers University.

Shortly after, he co-wrote the groundbreaking book The One Minute Manager in 1983 which went on to become an international bestseller and selling over 13 million copies in 30 languages around the world. Throughout his career, Blanchard has continued to build on the success of his first book, leveraging his expertise to create a wide range of materials such as books, articles, audios, videos, and courses. His writing journey has also seen him collaborate with leading research institutes, such as the Harvard Business School, in order to deliver knowledge and insights to a global audience.

Throughout his career, Blanchard has consistently perfected his leadership style, commitment to inspire others and support continuous individual and organizational learning. He developed the straightforward and effective Situational Leadership® model that encourages leaders to adapt their style to the changing needs of their team. He also developed three core values - trust, respect, and synergy - which form the backbone of the Blanchard philosophy.

Today, Kenneth H. Blanchard continues to serve as the Chairman and Chief Spiritual Officer of the Blanchard Companies, as well as a keynote speaker to international events. He has been recognised as one of the top 25 most influential leadership gurus in the world, and his books, articles and thoughts continue to be used as a reference point in the business world.

Throughout the years, Kenneth H. Blanchard has received numerous awards for his contributions to leadership, management, and professional development. In 2017, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Management Association, and in 2018, his book ‘Leadership and the One Minute Manager’ was included in the Top 100 Business Bestsellers list by the Financial Times.

Kenneth H. Blanchard is a world-renowned voice in leadership and management. All of his work strives to create strategies and practical solutions which help develop the skills of leaders, managers and employees alike. His commitment to developing the capabilities of others is perhaps what has earned him the greatest recognition. The lessons of his books, talks, and writings continue to be shared in companies, universities and organizations around the globe.