Full Steam Ahead! 2nd Edition

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About the 2nd Edition Book Release
Written by Ken Blanchard & Jesse Lyn Stoner

New edition of an international bestseller that has been translated into twenty-one languages.

Packed with practical suggestions and examples from real companies, Full Steam Ahead! shows how to:

Create a vision that touches the hearts and spirits of everyone on your team.
Create a vision for your own life that provides meaning and direction.
Apply the lessons at three levels: company, teams and departments, and personal life.

What's New in the Second Edition

More information on vision for teams and departments
A new chapter on sustainability and how to stay the course
How to address issues that arise when people have experienced a failed effort in the past
Updated and new examples of companies and teams
A resource section that includes a team assessment

Ken Blanchard and Jesse Lyn Stoner show how to create a vision for your organization, your team, and your own life that will unleash your power and potential and allow you to go full steam ahead! The lessons of this book are revealed through the inspirational story of two people who discover the three elements of a compelling vision: significant purpose, clear values, and a picture of the future. Along the way, Blanchard and Stoner offer numerous examples of effective visions and show exactly how to create an enduring vision that will guide you on a daily basis.

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Author Information

Ken Blanchard, Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, is coauthor of The One Minute Manager^®, Gung Ho!, Whale Done!, and ten other bestsellers. His books have combined sales of more than 18 million copies in twenty-seven languages. is the author of several bestselling books, including the blockbuster international bestseller The One Minute Manager. More details

Jesse Lyn Stoner, founder of Seapoint Center, has spent more than twenty years working with leaders and studying vision in organizations. She has consulted in a wide range of industries, from Fortune 500 and small businesses to nonprofit and government agencies, helping organizations create shared visions and the strategies to achieve them. More details

Praise for Full Steam Ahead! 2nd Edition

"This engaging story is full of practical advice that you’ll be able to apply immediately. It’s essential reading for any leader who needs to answer the question, ‘Where are we going?’ Come to think of it, that would be all of us!"

—Jim Kouzes, coauthor of
The Leadership Challenge
and The Truth About Leadership

"In the past I’ve shared this book with friends and coaching peers alike and continue to do so in order to share the wisdom and effective guidance that Ken and Jesse provide on each and every page."

—John Calipari, Head Coach,
University of Kentucky
Men’s Basketball

"To me a clear vision answers the question, ‘What mountain do we want to climb?’ Full Steam Ahead! is a wonderful guidebook that will not only help you find your mountain but give you all the road maps and tools you’ll need to make it to the top. Highly recommended!"

—Garry Ridge,
CEO WD-40 Company