Ken Blanchard has published 6 novels, 2 novellas, 26 non-fiction books and 19 other books, beginning with The One Minute Manager (1982). The best-known is Raving Fans (1993). The latest is Servant Leadership in Action (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ken Blanchard
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Raving Fans
Ken Blanchard's most-read book.
Newest
Servant Leadership in Action
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
The One Minute Manager (1982)
Full Steam Ahead (2003)
The On-Time, On-Target Manager (2004)
Leading at a Higher Level (2006)
Built to Serve (2007)
Who Killed Change? (2009)
Novellas in order
Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager (2005)
The One Minute Entrepreneur (2008)
Non-fiction in order
Raving Fans (1993)
Putting The One Minute Manager To Work (1995)
Gung Ho! Turn On the People in Any Organization (1997)
Gung Ho! (1998)
Mission Possible (1999)
The 3 Keys to Empowerment (1999)
The One Minute Manager Balances Work and Life (One Minute Manager Library) (1999)
Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute (2001)
The Little Book of Coaching (2001)
Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision in Your Company and Your Life (2003)
Lead Like Jesus (2003)
Managing by Values (2003)
Heart of a Leader (2004)
The Leader Within (2004)
The One Minute Golfer (2004)
The Secret (2004)
Customer Mania! (2005)
The Masters Of Success (2005)
Leading at the Highest Level ("Financial Times") (2007)
4th Secret of the One Minute Manager (2008)
Lead Like Jesus Repack (2008)
Lead With Luv A Different Way To Create Real Success (2010)
Legendary Service (2014)
The New One Minute Manager (2015)
The Joy Model (2016)
Servant Leadership in Action (2018)
Other books in order
Big Bucks! (2000)
High Five! (2000)
High Five! The Magic of Working Together (2000)
One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams, The Rev. (One Minute Manager Library) (2000)
Generosity Factor (TM), The (2002)
Whale Done! (2002)
Servant Leader (2003)
The Leadership Pill (2003)
It Takes Less Than One Minute to Suit Up for the Lord (2004)
Invaluable Advice for Getting the Most Out of Life (2005)
One Solitary Life (2005)
Go Team! (2007)
Know Can Do! (2007)
Blueprint for Success (2008)
Energy Bus (2009)
Generosity Factor (2009)
Carpenter (2014)
Refire! Don't Retire (2015)
Simple Truths of Leadership (2022)
About Ken Blanchard
Kenneth Hartley Blanchard is an American author, business consultant and motivational speaker who has written more than 70 books, most of which were co-authored. His most successful book, The One Minute Manager, has sold more than 15 million copies and been translated into many languages. He is the co-creator with Dr. Paul Hersey of Situational Leadership, a theory they developed while working on the textbook Management of Organizational Behavior.
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Ken Blanchard FAQ
- How many books has Ken Blanchard written?
- Ken Blanchard has published 6 novels, 2 novellas, 26 non-fiction books and 19 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ken Blanchard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Raving Fans.
- What is Ken Blanchard's latest book?
- Servant Leadership in Action (2018).
- What is Ken Blanchard's most famous book?
- Raving Fans (1993) is Ken Blanchard's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.