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Are you leading with executive influence or just holding a title? What if the secret to lasting leadership success isn’t about performance metrics—but something totally unexpected?

In this episode, we explore the legendary leadership philosophy of Ken Blanchard with his longtime collaborator and biographer, Martha Lawrence. If you're feeling overlooked in your role or struggling to gain influence despite stellar results, this conversation reveals the crucial mindset shift that could unlock your next level of leadership.

By the end of today’s conversation with legendary Ken Blanchard’s biographer, Martha Lawrence you’ll know:

🎯Why “catching people doing things right” is more than just feel-good advice—it’s a strategy for building organizational vitality

🧩How Blanchard’s concept of servant leadership can help you grow influence without chasing titles

🚀 Be inspired by real stories of how intentional culture and human-first leadership drive results in high-performing companies

Listen now to discover the timeless leadership principles that can help you gain influence, elevate your team, and transform your impact—starting today.

About our guest:

Martha C. Lawrence, a former editor for Simon & Schuster and Harcourt Publishers, and an executive editor at Blanchard, has worked closely with Ken Blanchard for over twenty years. Her deep understanding of his work and legacy makes her uniquely positioned to tell this compelling story.

Lawrence authored Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Hardcover, October 21, 2025.)

This insightful biography explores the origins and evolution of the impactful concept of "Catching People Doing Things Right,” and traces the life of its pioneer, bestselling author of One Minute Manager, and leadership expert, Ken Blanchard. From his beginnings as a self-proclaimed "mediocre student" to becoming a global icon in management thought, the book delves into how Blanchard revolutionized leadership worldwide. He is the co-founder of management and leadership training company, Blanchard.

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