Learn Quote by Ken Blanchard
“'One Minute Mentoring' is written in the parable style Spencer Johnson and I popularized in 'The One Minute Manager.' It's an entertaining story about the mentorship between a young salesperson, Josh, and a seasoned executive named Diane. As the characters learn about mentoring, so does the reader.”
About This Quote
Source Book: One Minute Mentoring by Ken Blanchard, 1991
Mentoring works best when conveyed through simple, relatable stories that illustrate core principles.
In simple terms: Storytelling makes mentorship clear and memorable.
Key Takeaway
Use short, vivid stories to teach.
Themes
leadership
mentoring
storytelling
Mood
inspirational
educational
Type
teaching
storytelling
When to use this quote
- sales training
- executive coaching
- team onboarding
Key Concepts
parabolic narrative
behavioral change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you adapt a parable to a real‑world problem?
- What details make a story relatable?
A Different Perspective
Stories may oversimplify complex issues.
