This updated edition of management guru Ken Blanchard's classic work Leadership and the One Minute Manager(R) teaches leaders the world renowned method of developing self-reliance in those they manage: Situational Leadership(R) II.

From Leadership and the One Minute Manager(R) you'll learn why tailoring management styles to individual employees is so important; why knowing when to delegate, support, or direct is critical; and how to identify the leadership style suited to a particular person.

By consistently using Situational Leadership(R) II's proven model and powerful techniques, leaders can develop and retain competent, committed employees. This remarkable, easy-to-follow book is a priceless guide to personalized leadership that elicits the best performance from your staff--and the best bottom line for any business.