Kenneth Blanchard is an American author and management expert, best known for his book The One Minute Manager. He is a prolific writer and has authored or co-authored over 30 books, including Raving Fans, Whale Done!, and Gung Ho! Blanchard is a sought-after speaker and consultant, and has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and The New York Times. Blanchard is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Massachusetts. He has served as a professor at the University of Massachusetts, the University of California, and the University of Southern California. He is the co-founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies, a global management training and consulting firm. Blanchard is a proponent of servant leadership, a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of serving others in order to achieve success. He believes that effective leadership is based on trust, respect, and collaboration. He has been recognized for his work in the field of leadership and management, and has received numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Training and Development.