Biography

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Dr. Blanchard has received worldwide recognition for his phenomenal best-selling book, "The One Minute Manager", co-authored with Spencer Johnson. Selling more than seven million copies worldwide, "The One Minute Manager" has been translated into more than 25 languages and is regarded as one of the most successful business books of all time. In addition, Dr. Blanchard has written several other successful books, including five more within The One Minute Manager Library. He also co-authored "The Power of Ethical Management", with Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.

Ken’s impact as a writer is far reaching. His best-selling book, "The One Minute Manager", has sold more that nine million copies worldwide and is still on the best-seller lists. "The One Minute Manager" has been translated into more that 25 languages and is regarded as one of the most successful business books.

Dr. Blanchard has received worldwide recognition for his phenomenal best-selling book. In addition, Dr. Blanchard has written several other successful books, including five more within The One Minute Manager Library.

Dr. Blanchard is also chairman of Blanchard Training and Development, Inc., a full-service management training and consulting company which he and his wife Dr. Marjorie Blanchard founded in 1979 in San Diego, California. He is also a visiting lecturer at his alma mater Cornell University, where he is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.

Ken has received a multitude of awards and honors for his contributions in the field of management and leadership. In 1991, the National Speakers Association awarded him its highest honor, the "Council of Peers Award of Excellence". In 1992, Dr. Blanchard was inducted into the HRD Hall of Fame by Training Magazine and Lakewood Conferences, and also received the 1992 Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International.

When Ken speaks, he speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. His unique gift is to speak to an audience and communicate with the heart of each person as if they were alone together. He is a polished storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand.