| By Madeleine Homan Blanchard, leaderchat.org | Last spring my son was working as an intern at our company. One day he came into my office and asked, “What is the one book on leadership I should read?” My mind raced. There are just so darn many. Of course, I am a fan of Leading at A Higher […]
Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership in Action
| By David Witt, leaderchat.org | In this episode of the Blanchard LeaderChat podcast, we speak with Ken Blanchard, co-editor of the new book, Servant Leadership in Action. LISTEN NOW: https://leaderchat.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/blc-ken-blanchard-episode.mp3 For Blanchard, servant leadership isn’t just a book or a nice-to-have management concept. Instead, he sees it as a movement—a shift from leadership that is self-focused […]
The Leader as Coach – 3 Common Traps to Avoid
By Joanne Maynard | leaderchat.org | A leader’s ability to coach effectively can really foster the development of the people they lead. But like any leadership style, using a coaching style incorrectly has its drawbacks—especially if you are new to it. Here are a few of the common mistakes. The leader does the heavy lifting. To be […]