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The New One Minute Manager Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ken Blanchard (Author), Dan Woren (Narrator), Spencer Johnson (Author),
4.6 out of 5 stars 6,192 ratings

A revised edition of the timeless business classic - updated to help today's listeners succeed more quickly in a rapidly changing world.

For decades The One Minute Manager has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are timeless, our world has changed drastically since the book's publication. The exponential rise of technology, global flattening of markets, instant communication, and pressures on corporate workforces to do more with less - including resources, funding, and staff - have all revolutionized the world in which we live and work.

Now Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have updated The One Minute Manger to introduce the book's powerful, important lessons to a new generation. In their concise, easy-to-understand story, they teach listeners three very practical secrets about leading others and explain why these techniques continue to work so well.

As compelling today as it was 30 years ago, this classic parable of a young man looking for an effective manager is more relevant and useful than ever.

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  1. Listening Length
    1 hour and 27 minutes
  2. Author
    Ken Blanchard, see all
  3. Narrator
    Dan Woren
  4. Audible release date
    May 5, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    HarperAudio
  7. ASIN
    B00UVXZCPO
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 1 hour and 27 minutes
Author Ken Blanchard, Spencer Johnson
Narrator Dan Woren
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 05, 2015
Publisher HarperAudio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00UVXZCPO
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Customers find the book a must-read for managing people, appreciating its accessible writing style and clear message delivery. Moreover, the updated version receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how it brings the management framework into the 21st century. However, the story quality receives mixed reactions, with some finding it relatable while others describe it as contrived. Additionally, opinions on value for money are divided, with some considering it a great value while others feel it's not worth the price.

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326 customers mention "Readability"318 positive8 negative

Customers find the book readable and well worth their time, with one customer noting it is very to-the-point.

"Read for a school assignment and enjoyed it very much!!!!! So much great information that can be applied to work and life!" Read more

"Read the book in just one sitting. It did not disappoint! It was very timely for me since I had some struggles managing my people in the office...." Read more

"Great book with a lot of good helps for anyone. Not just for management." Read more

"I was able to listen to this book in a few hours. It was time well spent and I was able to make a usable outline that I can follow and implement as..." Read more

309 customers mention "Information quality"295 positive14 negative

Customers appreciate the book's information quality, finding it excellent at helping people operate effectively.

"...So much great information that can be applied to work and life!" Read more

"Great book with a lot of good helps for anyone. Not just for management." Read more

"...Good quick read and gives a lot of good information." Read more

"...account that modern workers need to have a sense of value and meaning to their work...." Read more

234 customers mention "Ease of read"234 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, appreciating its simple and accessible writing style.

"Read the book in just one sitting. It did not disappoint! It was very timely for me since I had some struggles managing my people in the office...." Read more

"...It was time well spent and I was able to make a usable outline that I can follow and implement as I transition from doing to delegating." Read more

"...Reading it will be fast, getting to establish the neural pathways to actually practice...." Read more

"...I like how the story moved quickly enough so I never felt bored...." Read more

48 customers mention "Shortness of read"42 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the book's brevity, describing it as a quick read.

"Short and impactful, practical steps that simply being a effective manager. Well worth the short read many times over. Recommended." Read more

"Loved this quick read book makes so much sense , I was happy to see this is my management style and have encouraged others to read and follow." Read more

"Small book, easy to hold while reading! Useful information" Read more

"Remarkably, the brief, effective, and user-friendly insight found in this book proves the value of brief, effective and user-friendly insight...." Read more

33 customers mention "Update"33 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the updated version of the book, describing it as a nice update to an excellent book.

"...It's an excellent update that's tightened up around the edges just right...." Read more

"...to see a classic business story updated and refreshed to resonate with the current business environment and for a new generation of leaders!..." Read more

"...I was a huge fan of the original 1 Min. Mgr. and this updated version updates it well...." Read more

"I love this book! What an amazing update to a management masterpiece...." Read more

24 customers mention "Message clarity"24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the clarity of the book's message, with several noting its direct and simplified approach.

"...the first one, this one is just a slight change, and the overall message stays the same...." Read more

"I give it a 4 because it goes straight to the points that you want to learn but it does it all in the sense of a story which to me, I find a little..." Read more

"...of minds and hearts in discussing goals, praising and redirects is something worth pursuing. Heartily recommend this book." Read more

"...This did the trick. It is amazing how the simplicity of the message is so powerful." Read more

39 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with some finding it relatable and appreciating the parable format, while others criticize the contrived plot and strange writing style.

"...throughout, to the simple concepts conveyed through a fun and relatable story. First time I've read an entire book in one sitting in a while...." Read more

"The story is a strangely written, but the content is solid. The best part is that this is a quick read...." Read more

"...for new managers who want to be successful, impactful and compassionate all at the same time...." Read more

""Who moved my cheese" was well, too cheesy for me...." Read more

16 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with some finding it valuable while others feel it isn't worth the price.

"It's valuable, but about 80% the same as in the original. Like all the 1mm books it's virtue is its brevity...." Read more

"A good read for any manager. Mildly expensive for the actual substance/content." Read more

"...Quick read with great value." Read more

"Common sense and too short for the money." Read more

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A book every manager must have
Read the book in just one sitting. It did not disappoint! It was very timely for me since I had some struggles managing my people in the office. I learned so much from this book.
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  • David
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025
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    Read for a school assignment and enjoyed it very much!!!!! So much great information that can be applied to work and life!
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  • Mark Anthony Gumera
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book every manager must have
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
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    Read the book in just one sitting. It did not disappoint! It was very timely for me since I had some struggles managing my people in the office. I learned so much from this book.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
    Read the book in just one sitting. It did not disappoint! It was very timely for me since I had some struggles managing my people in the office. I learned so much from this book.
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  • David Alejandre
    4.0 out of 5 stars Libro
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
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    Excelente contenido, 100% recomendable
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  • Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A read for all
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    Great book with a lot of good helps for anyone. Not just for management.
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  • xstitch28ct
    5.0 out of 5 stars fast read with practical takeaways
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
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    I was able to listen to this book in a few hours. It was time well spent and I was able to make a usable outline that I can follow and implement as I transition from doing to delegating.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The most important manager
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
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    I love this book coming upon starting my new career as a dedicated truck driver working for peneske . I'm ready to take this in a driver to success with the tools I learned great book
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  • MinnesotaDrew
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meh, at least it's a quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
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    It's a short book but not short enough for the small amount of useful information it contains. The book imparts three core pieces of advice, and its good advice for sure but it's spoon-fed in a painfully slow manner in a short (and yet all too-long) story that is neither believable nor compelling. I could rattle off those three things here and nullify any need to purchase the book, but I would feel pretty rude doing that in addition to leaving a poor review. I want to stress that it is good advice but it's also really basic and self-evident, I kind of worry for the person who genuinely *needs* this book. There is no doubt that if I reflect and focus harder on those three things that I will be a better manager, but it wasn't things I wasn't already aware of or not already trying to do. I would think (hope?) that all managers are in my boat there.

    When it's on sale you can get your money's worth if you whip through it and then pass it along. Maybe its most useful to someone who has been suddenly blindsided and thrown into management, it will give them three simple things to try to focus on and if you can do those basics you can be a decent manager almost no matter what else is going on.
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  • Paul Pearson
    5.0 out of 5 stars good book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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    great book arrived early
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  • JH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short easy but valuable
    Reviewed in Germany on February 1, 2022
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    As per title its a short book with a simple message. I have read the book a few times both original and "new", and recommend to everyone not just in leadership but anyone who works with teams in any way.
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  • Miquel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and powerfully simple.
    Reviewed in Spain on May 11, 2024
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    Short and to the point.
    Practical examples you can apply today in your company.

    My team already benefited from it after reading it slowly in under a week and implementing daily with them.
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  • dore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super simple and useful
    Reviewed in Japan on May 6, 2015
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    I am not a manager yet, but I see how I can help my manager, who recommended me this book, to make his work easier and better.
    Light and quick to read, I recommend for anyone who wants to improve their relationships both with work or at home.
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  • Umberto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always powerful and inspiring
    Reviewed in Italy on December 10, 2022
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    I read the “original” One minute manager at the early days of my career and I found it rich of hints to guide my work. Reading the “new” version today still provides me inspiration and renews energies to apply the simple three management secrets to become better as a manager and as a person. A must read classic! I really enjoyed!
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  • PC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable
    Reviewed in France on December 9, 2024
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    A faire lire à tout manager. Juste in-dis-pen-sa-ble
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