The Heart of a Leader Quotes

“An effective leader must step back, look at the big picture, and make sure the important things are not being pushed out of the way by the seemingly urgent needs of the moment.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Anytime you use your influence to affect the thoughts and actions of others, you are engaging in leadership.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Remember, the best leaders are those who understand that their power flows through them, not from them.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“To learn from the past is good, but to live there is a waste. To plan for the future is good, but to live there is a waste. You are happiest and most productive in life when you are living in the present.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Catching people doing things right provides satisfaction and motivates good performance. But remember, give praise immediately, make it specific, and finally, encourage people to keep up the good work.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“If you want to know why your people are not performing well, step up to the mirror and take a peek.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“What you resist, persists. Until you deal with your feelings, you will be stuck with them.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Don’t get a big head when you win or get too down in the dumps when you lose. Keep things in perspective. Success is not forever and failure isn’t fatal.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Feedback is important to people. We all want to know how well we’re doing. That’s why it is essential for an effective performance review system to provide ongoing feedback.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“An effective leader will make it a priority to help his or her people produce good results in two ways: making sure people know what their goals are and doing everything possible to support, encourage, and coach them to accomplish those goals. Your role as a leader is even more important than you might imagine. You have the power to help people become winners.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Focusing on the negative often creates situations that demoralize people. When good performance is followed by a positive response, people naturally want to continue that behavior.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“The more attention you pay to a behavior, the more it will be repeated. Accentuating the positive and redirecting the negative are the best tools for increasing productivity.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Good thoughts in your head that are not communicated “mean squat.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“It’s more important as a manager to be respected than to be popular.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“The main job of a leader is to help his or her people succeed in accomplishing their goals. And when people accomplish their goals and win, everyone wins.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“There is a lot of competition out there. If you don’t take care of your customers, somebody else is ready to take your place.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“It’s unfair to be hard on yourself the first time you attempt something new. It is also unfair to expect others to meet such an unrealistic expectation.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Successful people do work hard, but they also think before they act. They are proactive, not just reactive. Most people mentally have a sign on their desk that reads, “Don’t just sit there—do something!” The best advice I ever received was to revise the sign to read, “Don’t just do something—sit there!”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Learning to let go, to put the team’s will first, is an empowering experience that leads to the most wonderful of all experiences: being a member of a high-performing, gungho, high-five team. Remember, leadership is not all about you.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“When you judge someone, it impairs your ability to see him or her clearly, as if a filter is screening out everything about that person except what fits your assessment.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Удивительно, сколько всего вы можете сделать, если вам все равно, кому достанется слава. Авраам Линкольн”
― Кен Бланшар, Дар лидера: Как научиться влиять на людей

“Единственной гарантией занятости сегодня является постоянное самосовершенствование.”
― Кен Бланшар, Дар лидера: Как научиться влиять на людей

“Кому-то покажется, что хорошие парни приходят к финишу последними, но обычно они бегут в других забегах. Кен Бланшар и Норман Винсент Пил. «Обыграть по-честному: Бизнес в стиле «fair play»”
― Кен Бланшар, Дар лидера: Как научиться влиять на людей

“Если работу делать не стоит, тем более не стоит делать ее хорошо. Кен Бланшар, Уильям Онкен и Хэл Берроуз. «Одноминутный менеджер и обезьяны»”
― Кен Бланшар, Дар лидера: Как научиться влиять на людей

“Trying is just a noisy way of not doing something.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Leaders today must have a strong vision and positive beliefs that support that vision. If they don’t, their people will not only lose, but they’ll be lost. When difficulties arise, their minds will not be prepared to stand up to the challenge.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Leading at a higher level is the process of achieving worthwhile results while acting with respect, care, and fairness for the well-being of all involved. It’s only when you realize that it’s not about you that you begin to lead at a higher level.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Leading people is the opposite of trying to control them; it’s about gaining their trust through your integrity, developing their potential through your partnership, and motivating them through your affirmation.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“Being responsive to your people’s needs sets them free to be responsible (able to respond) for getting the job done.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence

“The best definition of profit I’ve ever heard is that it is the applause you get for satisfying your customers and creating a motivating environment for your people.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard, The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence