The Authorized Biography of Ken Blanchard, One of the World’s Most Influential Business Leaders, Authors, and Speakers
SAN DIEGO, CA—October 21, 2025—Catch People Doing Things Right, the inspiring new biography by Martha C. Lawrence, shines a light on one of the most powerful ideas in modern leadership: recognizing and celebrating what people do well. The book honors the timeless philosophy that has guided Dr. Ken Blanchard throughout his life, the belief that people perform best when they feel valued and appreciated.
Drawing on personal papers, letters, and interviews, Lawrence provides a candid and loving portrait of the man behind The One Minute Manager and dozens of other influential books. The message of Catch People Doing Things Right is rooted in the same leadership philosophy that inspired Dr. Blanchard and his wife Marjorie Blanchard to found Blanchard® more than 45 years ago. From the start, their guiding idea has been simple yet revolutionary: when you catch people doing things right, you create a culture of trust, energy, innovation, and excellence.
For Lawrence, the message is deeply personal. “I’ve seen firsthand how a few words of genuine recognition can change the trajectory of someone’s day—or even their career,” she said. “Catch People Doing Things Right not only chronicles the life of one of the most influential leadership thinkers of our time, it also invites each of us to bring that same spirit of encouragement into our own lives. We all have the power to make people feel seen, valued, and capable.”
More than a business biography, this book is an American success story, one of a man who achieved greatness not through competition and control, but by lifting others up and helping them reach their full potential. It’s a timely reminder that positive leadership isn’t just good for business, it’s good for humanity.
Catch People Doing Things Right is available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and wherever books are sold.
About Blanchard
Blanchard is a global leader in leadership development, consulting, and coaching. For more than 45 years, Blanchard has partnered with organizations to maximize individual achievement and organizational performance, bringing measurable progress and true transformation. Blanchard’s SLII® is the global leadership model of choice, powering inspired leaders for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. Blanchard also offers a suite of award-winning solutions through flexible delivery modalities to meet the specific needs of clients and learners.
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