Catch People Doing Things Right
How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads
and timeless wisdom transformed the very meaning of leadership.
The Legacy that Redefined Leadership
Featuring Blanchard’s Co-Founder
Across decades and continents, ken blanchard books have inspired millions of professionals to lead with empathy, purpose, and service. From the classroom to the boardroom, Ken’s teachings empower leaders to bring out the best in their people.
45+ Years — advancing leadership development globally
25 Million+ — copies of ken blanchard books sold worldwide
Millions — of leaders transformed by servant leadership
The Leader Who Taught the World to Lead with Love
Leadership Inspiration: Ken Blanchard
When Ken co-founded Blanchard, he championed a radical philosophy: the best leaders serve first. His approach, captured across numerous ken blanchard leadership books, reminded organizations that people thrive when they’re recognized and trusted.
At Blanchard India, we continue his mission—helping leaders across industries adopt frameworks born from love, trust, and accountability. Every workshop, every coaching conversation, and every leadership journey we design echoes the lessons found in the best leadership books of our time.
Ken Blanchard’s Legacy Timeline
Born in Orange, New Jersey
BA in Government and Philosophy, Cornell University
MA in Sociology and Counseling, Colgate University
PhD in Education Administration and Leadership, Cornell University
Co-authored Management of Organizational Behavior, introducing Situational Leadership®, one of the most cited ken blanchard books in academia
Co-founded The Ken Blanchard Companies
Published The One Minute Manager, one of the best leadership books ever written, selling over 15 million copies
Published The One Minute Manager, one of the best leadership books ever written, selling over 15 million copies
Inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as a Top 25 Bestselling Author
A Story of Service, Resilience, and Joy
This inspiring business biography traces how Ken Blanchard—teacher, author, and servant leader—turned a life of purpose into a global movement. Through personal letters, interviews, and insights from over six decades, readers discover the man behind the ideas that shaped modern management.
Unlike traditional management gurus, Ken led with humility and optimism. His ken blanchard books show that success isn’t about power—it’s about people. His journey remains a living reminder that leadership rooted in love creates lasting impact.
Memorable Quotes from Ken Blanchard
“Servant-leadership is all about making the goals clear and then rolling your sleeves up and doing whatever it takes to help people win.” “The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” “Help people reach their full potential. Catch them doing something right!”
Ken Blanchard
Highlights from Catch People Doing Things Right
Leadership Icon
A compelling portrait of one of the world’s most influential thinkers whose ken blanchard books shaped generations.
Transformational Leadership
Learn how love and service transform teams and organizations, a common thread across ken blanchard leadership books.
Personal Insights
Drawn from private journals, letters, and conversations.
Proven Principles
Practical methods from the best leadership books that empower real behavioral change.
An American Success Story
A journey proving that caring leadership creates enduring success.
Ken’s Influence Lives On — In Every Leader We Serve
At Blanchard India, we live the philosophy found in ken blanchard books every day. Whether through the SLII® Experience™, Coaching Essentials®, or Self Leadership™, Ken’s teachings guide everything we do.
His message—lead with love, build with trust, and catch people doing things right—remains the foundation of our leadership training programs. The timeless principles from ken blanchard leadership books continue to inspire leaders in India’s top organizations to create positive, people-first cultures.
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Discover more from Blanchard India: explore leadership insights, podcasts, and videos inspired by the best leadership books in modern management.
Podcasts
- Character with Robert Dilenschneider — exploring courage and integrity in leadership.
- LeaderChat — global perspectives from Blanchard experts.
Video Interviews
- Ken Blanchard on Leadership and The One Minute Manager — a masterclass in timeless leadership principles.
Articles
- My Personal Leadership Point of View — Ken’s guide to developing your own leadership philosophy.
About the Author — Martha C. Lawrence
Executive Editor at Blanchard & Award-Winning Author
A former editor at Simon & Schuster and Harcourt, Martha C. Lawrence has helped craft the voices of many thought leaders. She has collaborated with Ken on several ken blanchard books, including Trust Works!, winner of the San Diego Book Award.
Her storytelling transforms research and reflection into vivid human stories—ensuring this stands among the best leadership books of the century.
About the Author — Martha C. Lawrence
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