John Chambers: Leadership Principles John Chambers, the former executive chairman and CEO at Cisco, served as the company’s global leader for more than two decades. John went from being a dyslexic kid from West Virginia to one of the world’s most successful business leaders. In his book, Connecting the Dots, John shares leadership principles that helped him outmaneuver competitors to grow a multi-billion dollar company. He has worked closely with government leaders from around the world, and he served on committees for two U.S. presidents, earning the first-ever Clinton Global Citizen Award as well as the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship. Harvard Business Review named him one of the best-performing CEOs in the world and he was named “Best Boss in America” by 20/20.

Ken Blanchard: The One Minute Manager Whether you’re managing a work team, heading up an organization, or being a parent to your child, effective leadership is crucial to achieving your desired outcome. For decades, Dr. Ken Blanchard, has influenced the day to day management of people and companies. His The One Minute Manager, coauthored with Spencer Johnson, has sold more than 13 million copies and remains on bestseller lists today. He has authored or coauthored 60 books, and has released, The New One Minute Manager, with updated information reflecting the changing world. Dr. Blanchard is the cofounder of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm.

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