Humility does not mean you think less of yourself. It means you think of yourself less.
KEN BLANCHARDA river without banks is a large puddle.
More Ken Blanchard Quotes
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Vision is knowing who you are, where you’re going, and what will guide your journey.
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In fact, Jesus is mentioned 75 times in the Koran.
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It never hurts to toot your own horn once in a while.
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Everyone knows that not all change is good or even necessary. But in a world that is constantly changing, it is to our advantage to learn how to adapt and enjoy something better.
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In the past a leader was a boss. Today’s leaders must be partners with their people. They no longer can lead solely based on positional power.
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Business is like tennis. Those who serve well win.
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Successful organizations have one common central focus: Customers.
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Things not worth doing are not worth doing well.
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Leadership is about going somewhere. If you and your people don’t know where you are going, your leadership doesn’t matter.
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Most companies spend all their time looking for another management concept and very little time following up the one they have just taught their managers.
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If you want your people to be responsible, be responsive to their needs.
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Beware of putting all your focus into results. While results are important, your people should be your number one area of focus.
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Effective team leaders adjust their style to provide what the group can’t provide for itself.
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A little flattery makes people feel good about themselves. When you notice someone looking great, give them a compliment.
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Empowerment is all about letting go so that others can get going.
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Your role as a leader is even more important than you might imagine. You have the power to help people become winners.
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Asking for other’s guidance helps you see what you may not be able to see. It’s always important to check your ego and ask for help.
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The first principle of ethical power is Purpose… It is the picture you have of yourself – the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead.
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Customer service should not be a department, customer service is everyone’s job.
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If we want people on the front lines of companies to be responsible for making good business decisions, they must have the same information that managers use to make good business decisions.
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People don’t mind being challenged to do better if they know the request is coming from a caring heart.
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Your mind and a computer have one thing in common: neither of them know the difference between the truth and what you tell it.
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As a leader, the most important earthly relationship you can cultivate is your relationship with yourself.
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We are not just our behavior. We are the person managing our behavior.
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If you don’t seek perfection, you can never reach excellence.
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The best minute you spend is the one you invest in people.
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