Leading at a Higher Level Book Summary

This ebook summarizes the four main principles and key concepts from the fully updated third edition of Leading at a Higher Level. Ken Blanchard and his colleagues at Blanchard explore how to build better leaders based on their 40 years of practice with thousands of organizations around the world. You’ll learn how to:

Go beyond the short term and zero in on the right target and vision
Empower and unleash the potential of people
Deliver legendary customer service and earn raving fans
Ground your leadership in humility and focus on the greater good

Visit the What We Do page to learn more about how Blanchard can help you bring these concepts into the design, curriculum, and culture of your organization.

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