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The Leadership Pill: The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People TodayBlanchard is a veritable self-help book writing machine. His latest-a typically slim volume offering a typically simple parable-concerns a competition between two leaders with wildly different management styles. One leader takes “the leadership pill,” which gives him “all the attributes of effective leadership.” The other leader does not take the medication. Although the book is presumably not an advertisement for natural healing, it seems that way at times: it turns out the leader who doesn’t take the pill winds up winning the competition. The message? Leadership takes time-it can’t be learned overnight (or ingested via pill form). Leaders must show integrity, build “a culture of partnership” and affirm their employees’ sense of self-worth by letting them know what they do is important. It’s a solid, though obvious, message that should resonate with fans of Blanchard’s brand of advice. ReviewMary Anne Brannon Technical Operations, Development & Learning, Delta Air Lines What an easy-to-understand approach to building positive and productive relationships…both professionally and personally. It’s about doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons. When people understand their respective roles in the business, the results are more than just the dollar. The lessons of The Leadership Pill could make a “new course” for Delta. — ReviewMarcus BuckinghamCoauthor of First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your StrengthsThe Leadership Pill is as instructive as it is entertaining, with a positive message that can truly help managers at any level to develop effective leadership.Marilyn Carlson NelsonChairman and CEO, Carlson CompaniesKen Blanchard has come up with a prescription for what ails American business — The Leadership Pill. Its active ingredients of integrity, partnership, and affirmation have been part of our daily diet at Carlson for sixty-five years, and we’ve never felt better!Kim Regenhard, VP Human ResourcesCustomer Services & Operations, AT&T WirelessThe Leadership Pill is entertaining and easy to read, and the action-oriented steps are truly valuable. The book includes the perfect “prescription” for anyone who has a desire not only to manage but to lead. I think Blanchard and Muchnick have created the next Management Book of the Year!Dan T. CathyPresident and COO, Chick-fil-A, Inc.The One Minute doctor has done it again with partner Marc Muchnick by prescribing a Rx labeled The Leadership Pill that when taken as directed is sure to lead to greater organizational healthiness.Mary Anne BrannonTechnical Operations, Development & Learning, Delta Air LinesWhat an easy-to-understand approach to building positive and productive relationships…both professionally and personally. It’s about doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons. When people understand their respective roles in the business, the results are more than just the dollar. The lessons of The Leadership Pill could make a “new course” for Delta.Marilyn WinnSenior VP, Human Resources, Harrah’s EntertainmentThe Leadership Pill is excellent in every way — a worthy successor to The One Minute Manager.Jeanine KestlerDell Computer Human Resources ExecutiveCreative and entertaining…captures the true essence of leadership.