The
One Minute Manager defines the genre of business fiction or the business parable. In fact, most people in business have at least heard of it, whether they’ve read it or not.
One of the reasons for the familiarity is that author Ken Blanchard smartly extended the One Minute brand with a variety of other books and co-authors. The
One Minute Entrepreneur is the latest in that string of books.
Written with his friend and successful speaker and businessperson Don Hutson,
The One Minute Entrepreneur follows the familiar short story model as a way to share the most important points.
The subtitle of this book is Discover Your Entrepreneurial Strengths, and the book does a nice job of identifying 20 of those strengths. Readers can also take advantage of an online self-assessment to help them better understand their personal strengths. This is a nice addition to an enjoyable and valuable book.
My major reflection on the book though goes beyond entrepreneurship. Yes, the story is set over the career of a person who becomes an entrepreneur. Yes, the context and messages are shared from that perspective. But the overall message, ideas and thoughts on life balance and perspective are valuable for anyone. It is for those purposes, as much as the business lessons, that I plan to share it with my fifteen-year-old.
If you are or are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, are interested in your own self development (even if you never want to own a business), or know someone who is graduating from high school or college this spring, this book would be a great choice.
Like other books in the series and genre, you won't have to invest too much reading time - it is an easy and quick read. And, like the best books in this genre, it provides lessons and food for thought that will last long past the short, enjoyable reading time.
This book isn't yet available yet (I read a pre-publication copy), but you can get
The One Minute Entrepreneur now as a part of a very special promotion. If you order through this special offer for $39 you will get the $19.95 book, a $99 CD/DVD downloadable training package featuring Dr. Ken Blanchard, and a $59 DVD featuring Don Hutson (total value: $177.95 for just $39). Learn more and
take advantage of this offer today.
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