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Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Self Leadership
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Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Self Leadership
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Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Self Leadership

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The co-author of the phenomenal New York Times bestselling classic The One Minute Manager® explores the skills needed to become an effective self leader in this essential work, now updated throughout.

Just as Ken Blanchard’s phenomenal bestselling classic The One Minute Manager gives leaders the three secrets to managing others, so this follow-up book gives people the three secrets to managing themselves. In Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager, readers will learn that accepting personal responsibility for their own success leads to power, freedom, and autonomy.

Through a captivating business parable, Ken Blanchard and coauthors Susan Fowler and Laurence Hawkins show readers how to apply the world-renowned Situational Leadership® II method to their own development. The story centers on Steve, a young advertising executive who is about to lose his job. Through a series of talks with a One Minute Manager protégé named Cayla, Steve learns the three secrets of self leadership. His newfound skills not only empower Steve to keep his job, but also show him how to ditch his victim mentality to continue growing, learning, and achieving.

For decades, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses around the world have followed Ken Blanchard’s management methods to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. Now, this newly revised edition of Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager empowers people at every level of the organization to achieve success.

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PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateOct 13, 2009
ISBN9780061751424
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Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Self Leadership
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Ken Blanchard

Ken Blanchard, PhD, is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. He has co-authored 60 books, including Raving Fans and Gung Ho! (with Sheldon Bowles). His groundbreaking works have been translated into over 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies. In 2005 he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. The recipient of numerous leadership awards and honors, he is cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a leading international training and consulting firm.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I have read all of Dan Browns books and they are the greatiest. He is one of the best author of all the books I read. They are extremely interesting, exciting and cannot quit reading books. He cannot write books fast enough for me, as I will read every book he writes. Anyone who read this book will also wonder if some of what Dan Brown writes is not a perdiction of the future of the United States. This book describes a nation in a terrible budget problem that cuts everything and almost causes anarchy among the people. I can see this happening if we get Republican president with Tea Party influence. Please lets have moderation.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Took me a little while to get around to reading this book, I have to be in a certain mood for Dale Brown. Like all of his books it was interesting and well written. It did not however grip me in the way that others of his have. In the end I was disappointed and probably not recommend it except as something of interest to readers fascinated by gadgets....there was a fascinating feast of those.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I'm must be in a generous mood or I wouldn't be giving this book 2 stars. I could not put this book down for the 1st 125-150 pages, so I guess it earned 2 stars for that. But certainly the rest of the book didn't earn any! Geeze what a bore this book ended up being! I mean, come on, do I really want to hear that much about the Civilian Air Patrol and that high-tech wonder plane the Cessna? Nothing against them or their planes, but they are very much out of place in a techno-thriller!What else can I say about this book? The plot was disjointed, transparent, and dull. None of the characters were interesting. More of them should have been killed off.I'm sorry if this is harsh, but I haven't read any Dale Brown in a long time and I was expecting more. I got this book free from the Early Reviewers program. And I still want my money back!
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I haven't read to many of Dale Brown' s other books. After reading this one I may not read others. The dust jacket holds a lot of promise but unless you are really into small planes and or the civil air patrol it dosen't have much to offer. I thought the story was just an aside to CAP and flying two obvious passions of the author.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Big on jargon; short on substance. Good father-son relationship. Improbable relationship with an alcoholic. Way too much time spent on the wrong antagonist and an almost abrupt ending. Super patriotism, some which is mis-directed. Problematical depiction of super patriot.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Terrorism. So hot right now.This on started really well, had good pace, plenty of interest and yet the culprit of the terrorism was blazingly obvious before the bombings even started. Super suspect rich guy suddenly locking his gates and has suspect dudes with guns as private security. He stunk to high heaven and the FBI go and concentrate their efforts on a preacher instead resulting in a colossal stuff up. What?! If one looks past the absurdity of that, it was a good book - right up until the end where it was as if, having reached ~340 pages the author decided that was enough and just wrapped up the story in the last 36. For all the build up it was a bit of a fizzler, and I had such high hopes with radioactive dirty bombs being detonated in American cities.... FBI seeming to be dirty.... but alas it all just flopped over at the end like a soggy biscuit, such promise and story development wasted.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I have all of the Dale Brown books in this series. I think Mr. Brown took a vacation or something. This book lacks the action, suspense and character development of the others. It reads like an advertisement for the Civil Air Patrol. The main character McLanahan is just a shell of himself compared to the other novels in this series. The technology is old, nothing new here. People just come in and out of the story but don't real advance or support it. Even the bad guys in this aren't that bad. I've been such a fan for so long and was so excited to get a chance to review this book..... what a let-down.The way some major characters come into the story, then fade away is really poor writing. And what the heck was that last scene with Jon Masters? No rhyme, reason or thought seems to have gone into this plot. I was seriously disappointed with this one.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Early reviewer: I am not sure how I feel about this book. At times it was interesting and had the action and military plotlines that made it interesting, and then it would get off track sounding like a brochure for the civil air patrol and anti-government individualism. I think I understand what Dale Brown was trying to do with the different segments of the plot, but it felt choppy and uneven to me. Even the Patrick McClanahan character seemed a little schizo by being a famous general, but also an 'ah, shucks' guy who was ignorant to what was going on around him. Average book and not a terrible read, but could have been more.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    I have tried to read this book 3 times and I am still in chapter one. For some reason it just does not grab me. I thought the subject of Americans standing up and defending their homeland would really appeal to me, but I just can't get into this book. Sorry
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This twenty-third novel by best-selling author Dale Brown is very good: exciting, with a good plot and subplots, much action that moves fast, suspense, and believable and likable characters. The story takes place in 2013, after the American Holocaust, when the United States was attacked by waves of Russian bombers which rained down nuclear missiles on its cities. The US retaliated and was successful, but suffered greatly from the impacts and expenditures of the war.The global economic recession that began in 2008 is now worse. Many government programs have been discontinued, Medicare and Social Security benefits are reduced, the military is cut, weapons diminished, many people lost their jobs and are out of work, far fewer Mexicans are crossing the border into the US, there is massive discontent, and citizen groups are suspicious of government conspiracies. One of the extremist underground organizations stole radioactive material and is sabotaging government buildings and killing its occupants with nuclear weapons. The foremost hero of the war, Lieutenant General Patrick McLanahan, a hero to all Americans, is forced to retire after being found guilty of a crime against Russia. The United States president, a friend of his, pardons him, but is unable or reluctant to pardon McLanahan’s son and his girl friend, Gia, although he keeps them out of jail. Gia is severely depressed by this treatment and has become an alcoholic. Against tradition, the former US president is lambasting the current president for virtually everything he tries to do to help America recover. He twists the facts and states outright lies. Russia hires hit men to kill McLanahan out of revenge for his acts and for saving his country. Gia seems to have become involved in a sexual relationship with one of these killers. The lead FBI agent attempting to uncover the organization sabotaging the country is convinced that McLanahan is its leader, or at least involved with the group. He attempts to blackmail Mclanahan’s son to spy on his father for him.McLanahan is the hero of the novel. He is intelligent, courageous, cautious, well-liked, self-effacing. It seems that he alone can save the United States again. He needs to find a way to resolve all the problems, protect himself, find the man who is leading the terrorist group that is trying to destroy the country, and uncover why he is doing so.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I have been a Dale Brown fan for a very long time and have read almost every novel several times. This reminds me to add Flight of the Old Dog to my reading list again. A Time for Patriots did not have the action of past books with the stress of world destruction. I did like the change and focus of his relationships on a more personal level. What really sold me on the book is the plot of destruction a few can create and how we react to those events. Even the reviews on the book provoke vast differences of opinions on social and political ideals. Some got Tea Party I got moral fiscal responsibility. Dale Brown makes us think about these issues as well as enjoying the read.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another very good book. This book contains all of the electronic toys and future military hardware of all the other books. This book focuses more on the human side of MacLanahan character than the other books. It is a very refreshing side of the character. I loved the book.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    What a tale. Dale Brown spins another story of suspense set in Northern Nevada
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Terrorists aren't always who we think they are and those people we think are terrorists may not be at all.The FBI is certain that The Knights of the True Republic are behind all the dirty bombing going on in northern Nevada. Patrick McLanahan does not. The FBI and McLanahan are fighting to find out who is right and both are finding more trouble than they need.So who are the good guys and whoa re the bad guys in this contemporary novel that hits very close to home?
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    This review is of the pre-publication proof of the novel and, as such, may not represent the final published product/First off, I've read literally every one of Dale Brown's works. That being said, unfortunately A Time For Patriots continues his recent downward slide. Unlike his earlier works, Patriots is lacking in most significant areas including character development, military technology, and plot expansion. The initial premise of the novel is intriguing..."normal" citizens as members of the Civil Air Patrol rising up to battle domestic terrorism. However, the novel does very little to explore and define the workings of the CAP and how the organization could actually contribute to the fight against terrorism. Further, Brown seems to have lost touch with his recurring characters. Several receive more than a passing mention and those who are more intimately involved in the plot are mere shells wandering through the story line. Multiple subplots are left hanging are simply glossed over at the end of the book. Lastly, as with Brown's last two novels, Patriots requires an even more extreme suspension of belief - even for a fiction techno-thriller. McLanahan's continued ability to usurp government property and commission its violent use against government officials with little or no repercussions (this time in attacks against FBI agents) adds an air of incredulity to the novel.As stated above, I'm a huge Brown fan and will definitely give the next in the series a try. However, if the current downward trend continues, Brown will probably move from "must read" status to "read if time" status for this reviewer. Two (gratuitous) stars out of five.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is the first Dale Brown novel I have read including the 22 books listed on the author’s work page. It is categorized as a thriller, and it certainly delivers many scenes of action and mayhem.The story takes place in 2013 after the US has survived a nuclear attack by the Russians. Surprisingly, the government remains fairly intact, but the balance of power is somewhat precarious. Of course, because of repeated recessions there is only half the budget of previous years to run law enforcement and military operations. This allows homegrown terrorists to challenge the law in militant vigilante groups of US citizens.One group of terrorists infiltrates a peaceful commune of folks in Nevada who want to establish their own community safe from government intervention. After infiltrating this commune, anarchist terrorists go on a rampage of killing and destruction to try to establish their own fiefdom. It is time for patriots to step up and return the US to sanity and order. A general who was a hero in the war with Russia rises to this challenge.There are interesting descriptions of the technology of peace and war and lots of guerilla battle action. There is a bit of love, human interest, and character development, but it is secondary to the aggressive action. The novel is an unexpectedly hopeful picture of the future of the US because of the preservation of freedom and human dignity. This comes at the high cost of vigilance and Constitutional enforcement.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is the second Dale Brown book that I have read, have to say I will be reading all of his books now. So glad I got this to review. It reminded me that I wanted to read more his books. The beginning was a bit hard for me to get through, very technical on planes and military information,, but once I was into the story, I couldn't put it down. Really highlights how beneficial the CAP is to local communities. Excellent thriller.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Retired Air Force Lieutenant-General Patrick McLanahan, his 18-year-old son Bradley and a cadre of volunteers protect Nevada from a community of armed citizens who have banded together for protection, survival and to battle the government. The book is campy but would appeal to people who love flying planes. I don't need the details of pilot /tower conversations for take off, etc. The hero is goofy and his son is a punk and a crybaby. The robots are unbelievable, and the FBI is stupid. I didn't expect to finish it, but I did.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Steve, advertsing executive comes to realize the power of taking responsibility for his situation and not playing the victim. Steve is in danger of losing his job but soon learns power, freedom and autonomy comes from having the right mindset. Have read other books from the "One minute manager..." series that were a LOT better!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is one of those batter-dipped, deep-fried advice books by which I mean it is cast in the form of a story in order, like okra, to make it more like something you would consume willingly vs under duress. If, like me, you read An Old Fashioned Girl (Louisa May Alcott) and thought "boy, these 'model person' narratives are really dated, in the sense that no one writes them anymore" you have simply never ventured into the Business Parable genre, in which it is the done thing. Like model girl stories they are a little dissatisfying as story (wake me when the business genre has achieved Mansfield Park). This instance is readable but did not contain anything bookmark-worthy.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Amazing produce of Ken Blanchard. The pattern of story telling with emphasis on the key points makes it so easy to visualize and remember the key points. Conciseness is also amazing. Must (both for reading and practice) for everyone for all of us essentially are LEADERS.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Very simple to read. Clear message. Very useful both for personal and business life!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    great book and it only took me 1hr to finish