Too often in business, only financial data is gathered - and then it is distributed only to management. Other key indicators that relate to performance areas also need to be tracked. Information on performance has to be made available to those people who can best use it - those doing the work.

Ken Blanchard

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The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authorit... by Ken Blanchard

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.

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There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses - only results.

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Servant-leader ship is all about making the goals clear and then rolling your sleeves up and doing whatever it takes to help people win. In that situation, they don't work for you, you work for them.

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Humility does not mean you think less of yourself. It means you t... by Ken Blanchard

Humility does not mean you think less of yourself. It means you think of yourself less.

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All good performance starts with clear goals. by Ken Blanchard

All good performance starts with clear goals.

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Learning is defined as a change in behavior. You haven't learned a thing until you take action and use it.

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Connect the dots between individual roles and the goals of the organization. When people see that connection, they get a lot of energy out of work. They feel the importance, dignity, and meaning in their job.

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Vision is knowing who you are, where you're going, and what will... by Ken Blanchard

Vision is knowing who you are, where you're going, and what will guide your journey.

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None of us is as smart as all of us. by Ken Blanchard

None of us is as smart as all of us.

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Asking for other's guidance helps you see what you may not be able to see. It's always important to check your ego and ask for help.

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Start your day with good intentions and set yourself up for a good attitude. It's not what happens to you that matters but how you respond.

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In the past a leader was a boss. Today's leaders must be partners with their people... they no longer can lead solely based on positional power.

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Many people measure their success by wealth, recognition, power and status. There's nothing wrong with those, but if that's all you're focused on, you're missing the boat...if you focus on significance -using your time and talent to serve others -that's when truly meaningful success can come your way.

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Take a minute: look at your goals, look at your performance, see if your behavior matches your goals.

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As a manager the important thing is not what happens when you are there, but what happens when you are not there

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People who feel good about themselves produce good results. by Ken Blanchard

People who feel good about themselves produce good results.

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Feedback is the breakfast of champions. by Ken Blanchard

Feedback is the breakfast of champions.

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Effective team leaders adjust their style to provide what the gro... by Ken Blanchard

Effective team leaders adjust their style to provide what the group can't provide for itself.

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Honesty is telling the truth to ourselves and others. Integrity i... by Ken Blanchard

Honesty is telling the truth to ourselves and others. Integrity is living that truth.

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Vision comes alive when everyone sees where his or her contributi... by Ken Blanchard

Vision comes alive when everyone sees where his or her contribution makes a difference.

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