The One Minute Manager is a book written by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. It is a powerful tool not only for managing people but also for changing our behaviors to become a better person. It is the story of a young man and a successful manager who was able to effectively manage his subordinates and able to influence them on management in a minute. One Minute Manager conveys a difference between leadership and management. It focuses on some unexpected changes that might happen in the organization and how we should deal with them. Additionally, other functional areas of management discussed in the book would be the reward power of the leader who possesses it. Reward power is when a manager rewards his subordinates. In the case of the One Minute Manager, he rewards his subordinates by praising the employee's work well done over time and recognizing it with a handshake or a tap on the shoulder. Another power is exercised here: socialized power. It is a power aimed at helping others. As the One Minute Manager sets an example for his subordinates, the focus is on correcting or praising their behavior and not on the person creating harmony and positive cohesion in the organization. The employee-centered behavior of the One Minute Manager by being attentive to the satisfaction and harmony of employees is affirmed through his One Minute Management. Finally, the use of reinforcement theory manifests itself significantly, primarily in the use of positive reinforcement and extinction. One Minute Praising is a great example of positive reinforcement. This is when the One Minute Manager praises the positive behavior as it occurs and shakes the hand to reinforce the behavior as a positive consequence. One minute... in the middle of paper... is a better idea that would benefit the whole group and not just one. My boss would apply this strategy to be more effective in his leadership among his subordinates. Because most of the time she failed to lead her employees, she always focuses on people rather than behavior. Plus, a simple “thank you” would be nice to hear from him. My family and friends could also benefit from becoming more effective in dealing with people in their prospective profession and becoming a better person. I would definitely recommend this book to my family, friends, bosses, colleagues and people I deal with because it is not only encouraging, but it also demonstrates a high degree of respect and value towards others. I know it would be a daunting task to acquire the attitude of being a One Minute Manager, however, I know that with practice our attitudes will be changed..