One Minute Mentoring

The bestselling co-author of the legendary The One Minute Manager® and a former Twitter executive join forces to create the ultimate guide to creating powerful mentoring relationships While most people agree that having a mentor is a good thing, they don't know how to find one or use one for their own career development. And despite widespread approval for the idea of being a mentor, most people don't think they have the time or skills to do so. Positive mentoring relationships can change the way we lead and help us succeed. In One Minute Mentoring, legendary management guru Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz, a former Twitter executive and early employee, combine their knowledge to provide a systematic approach to leadership development through intergenerational mentoring, giving readers great insight into the power and influence of mentoring and encouraging them to pursue their own mentoring relationships. Using his classic business parable format, Blanchard explains why developing effective communication and relationships across generations can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. One Minute Mentoring is the go-to source for learning why mentoring is the secret ingredient to professional and personal success. This quick-reading story provides a clear roadmap for success:- A Proven Mentoring Model: Learn the simple, six-step MENTOR model (Mission, Engagement, Network, Trust, Opportunity, and Review) to build powerful connections that last.- Intergenerational Mentoring: Discover why pairing younger and older professionals-like the legendary Ken Blanchard and a former Twitter executive-is a game-changer for growth.- Coaching vs. Mentoring: Understand the crucial difference between a coach who hones short-term skills and a mentor who guides your long-term career path.- Work-Life Balance: Find out how mentoring can re-energize your passion for work without sacrificing your personal life, whether you're starting out or nearing retirement.

Ken Blanchard, PhD, is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. He has co-authored 60 books, including Raving Fans and Gung Ho! (with Sheldon Bowles). His groundbreaking works have been translated into over 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies. In 2005 he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. The recipient of numerous leadership awards and honors, he is cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a leading international training and consulting firm.