PEOPLE: Management Money Matters: Leadership Tactics for a Down Economy By Mary Kane Friday, March 13, 2009 3:40 PM RELATED CONTENT Money Matters: Strategies for Success Strong leadership is the cornerstone of a solid business. According to a January 2009 survey by The Ken Blanchard Companies, nearly 90 percent of employers polled said that developing high performers is an effective tactic for weathering this down economy, while nearly 80 percent felt that their role in creating success involved communicating a clear vision for the future. Source: Survey by The Ken Blanchard Companies, January 2009