Praise for Lead with LUV by Ken Blanchard and Colleen Barrett

“Even the idea of Ken Blanchard and Colleen Barrett creating a book together staggers the imagination. As to the result, for the committed reader I fully expect it will be a truly life-altering event. This is a wonderful book with a wonderful message—it is to be savored and meditated upon and implemented.”

—Tom Peters, New York Times bestselling author of In Search of Excellence

“I LUVVED this book so much that it’s at the top of my Required Reading List for everyone I know or anyone who wants to understand what Real Leadership is all about. Ken and Colleen have finally incarnated the L word into what really counts in the noble process of leading. In their work and lives, they are living avatars of their words.”

—Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, University of Southern California; author of Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership

“Ken and Colleen are excellent examples of inspired leadership—they lead from their souls. When love permeates an organization in this way, great things can come from it. You will learn from Ken and Colleen how to lead with love, humility, heart, and soul. They have written an inspirational book for today’s leaders that will foster personal and professional fulfillment along with organizational success.”

—Deepak Chopra, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of Leadership

“Lead with LUV is an engaging and real conversation between two preeminent thought leaders—one who has pioneered the field of leadership development, and another who has piloted one of the world’s best companies. When there is so much hype about what makes companies great, it’s a real treat to hear an open, candid, and quiet dialogue on the critical themes of vision, values, love, and servant leadership. You’ll love the stories and the advice; but most importantly, you’ll love the message and the honesty. Business needs a whole lot more of what Ken Blanchard and Colleen Barrett discuss. Do yourself a favor and read this important book. You will feel refreshed, inspired, and filled with more hope when you do.”

—Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and The Truth about Leadership; Dean’s Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University

“Don’t mistake the simplicity of this book for the punch it packs. Great leaders know how to love—a concept that has only been validated over two millennia and 40 consecutive years of profitability at Southwest Airlines. Barrett and Blanchard invite you into an extraordinary conversation between two extraordinary leaders. Don’t miss it!”

—Kevin & Jackie Freiberg, coauthors of NUTS! Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success and BOOM! 7 Choices for Blowing the Doors Off Business-as-Usual

“Lead with LUV presents a lesson in the title itself. Being a fan of both Ken Blanchard and Colleen Barrett, I was delighted to listen in on this valuable conversation for creating high-performing leaders and teams.”

—Laurie Beth Jones, author of Jesus, CEO and The Path

“Twenty-five years ago, when I became the training manager for The Los Angeles Times, the publisher asked me what my management philosophy was. ‘The Gospel According to Ken Blanchard,’ I replied. Today, as I read Ken’s new book, Lead with LUV, I found myself smiling and nodding in agreement. Timeless wisdom is just that—timeless. It doesn’t change with management fads. Through good times and bad, ‘loving people to success’ still delivers the highest dividends. And Southwest Airlines is living proof!”

—BJ Gallagher, coauthor of A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Fable About Creativity and Courage

“As a police chief and a leader in the social sector of our world, I believe servant leadership is essential to create and maintain an environment that results in productive leaders. It is obvious that if you follow the principles in this book, starting with a well-known value system and people with the right attitude who are treated the best, those people will pass that treatment along to your customers.”

—Larry Zacharias, Chief of Police, University of Texas at Dallas; retired Chief, Richardson, TX Police Department

“I LUV this book! Two of the best-known and best-loved leaders of our generation share from both their heads and their hearts the lessons they have learned—in their businesses and in their lives—about how to lead with LUV.”

—Barbara A. Glanz, speaker and coauthor of The Simple Truths of Service

“This is leadership at its best. You will love it.”

—Jim Blanchard, retired Chairman and CEO, Synovus