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Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
The path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. In Getting there, thirty leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. They dispense not only essential and practical career advice, but also priceless wisdom applicable to...
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In Today's networked world society, mentoring is a crucial area for study that requires a deep international understanding for effective implementation. Despite the immense benefits of mentoring, current literature on this subject is surprisingly sparse. The Wiley International Handbook of Mentoring fills the need for a comprehensive volume of in-depth information on the different types of mentoring programs, effective mentoring practices, and emerging...
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English
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Tired of being singled out at her mostly-white private school as someone who needs support, high school junior Jade would rather participate in the school's amazing Study Abroad program than join Women to Women, a mentorship program for at-risk girls.
Publisher
Chandos Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Beyond Mentoring: A Guide for Librarians and Information Professionals looks at mentorship, mentorship programs, what works, what doesn't, and different techniques, such as group and peer mentoring. The book considers many aspects of mentoring, various programs, and their successes and failures, going beyond the usual types of mentoring by looking at newer models. An example of the cohort model from the American Library Association Emerging Leader...
Author
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"In 'The Mentor Leader', Tony Dungy shares the secrets of mentor leadership and why it's a vital part of developing a consistently winning team, Drawing on all-new stories and principles from his life and career, 'The Mentor leader' makes a case for the importance and effectiveness of mentor leadership; offers insight into some of Dungy's mentoring relationships; reveals the single most important thing that sets a mentor leader apart; and helps you...
Author
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Who's delivering for you? Who has your back? Who's burnishing your brand and expanding what you can get done in this world? Sponsorship is a two-way alliance where a leader partners with junior talent to build their skills and advocate for their promotion--all while receiving stellar performance and loyalty in return. Many know the benefit of finding a sponsor: men and women with sponsors are much more likely to progress to the next rung in their...
Author
Publisher
MIT Sloan Management Review
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Mentors seldom use their roles to engage in identity work that celebrates the unique characteristics of their mentees. But research shows that mentors have a critical opportunity to redefine the often-gendered rhetoric of success that rewards ideal working at the cost of well-being. Drawing from a recent study, the authors offer tips for mentors and mentees on challenging toxic behaviors and unreasonable expectations and instead prioritizing health,...
11) Powerful leadership through coaching: principles, practices, and tools for managers at every level
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"All great coaches know how to give feedback .A They keep a balanced and honest perspective that separates the person from the problem or issue. A They help coach in strengths while help them to improve upon areas of weakness with a continuous improvement mindset. Many people and teams are not empowered or even allowed to expand their roles, responsibilities, and job capabilities. Additionally, many people do not have a career path that inspires and...
Author
Publisher
Association for Talent Development
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Embrace the Power of Executive Coaching As businesses become more complex, they tend to lean on their high performers to fend off competitors, innovate, and pivot to unexplored markets. But who do these executives and leaders turn to when they need to refine their own skills? Executive coaches. In The Art of Executive Coaching, Dr. Nadine Greiner takes you behind the scenes with nine stories of executive coach Alice Well and her clients. Follow along...
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Series
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Leaders, coaches, and mentors are charged with helping others to stretch their limits. However, few people enjoy hearing the messy--and sometimes painful--feedback it takes to overcome a personal obstacle. Marcia Reynolds shows how to use the discomfort zone to help others grow, not suffer"--
15) War
Publisher
Yash Raj Films
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Hindi
Description
An Indian soldier is assigned to eliminate his former mentor, who has gone rogue.
16) Mentoring
Author
Publisher
O'Reilly
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Mentors are commonly assigned to junior members of a team, such as new hires straight out of school or student interns. Many organizations use mentors as part of their onboarding process for all new hires. Sometimes the mentor is another junior person on the team, perhaps herself only a year or two into the organization; someone who can still clearly remember the onboarding or internship process herself, and can closely relate to the new person. Other...
20) Mentoring
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Mentoring has been proven to be one of the most effective means of keeping new teachers in the profession. In this two-part video series, you'll see demonstrations of and discussions about the effective components of a good mentoring program. Donna Niday and Jean Boreen expand on and illustrate the concepts found in their books, mentoring beginning teachers and mentoring across boundaries. Each video takes you to schools and classrooms in Flagstaff,...
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