The Mentee's Guide
Making Mentoring Work for You
1st Edition
Published on 30. July 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-470-34358-6 (ISBN)
Description
PRAISE FOR THE MENTEE'S GUIDE
"The Mentee's Guide inspires and guides the potential mentee, provides new insights for the adventure in learning that lies ahead, and underscores my personal belief and experience that mentoring is circular. The mentor gains as much as the mentee in this evocative relationship. Lois Zachary's new book is a great gift."
?Frances Hesselbein, chairman and founding president, Leader to Leader Institute
"Whether you are the mentee or mentor, born or made for the role, you will gain much more from the relationship by practicing the fun and easy A-to-Z principles of The Mentee's Guide by the master of excellence, Lois Zachary."
?Ken Shelton, editor, Leadership Excellence
"With this deeply practical book filled with stories and useful exercises, Lois Zachary completes her groundbreaking trilogy on mentoring. Must-reading for those in search of a richer understanding of this deeply human relationship as well as anyone seeking a mentor, whether for new skills, job advancement, or deeper wisdom."
?Laurent A. Parks Daloz, senior fellow, the Whidbey Institute, and author, Mentor: Guiding the Journey of Adult Learners
"The Mentee's Guide inspires and guides the potential mentee, provides new insights for the adventure in learning that lies ahead, and underscores my personal belief and experience that mentoring is circular. The mentor gains as much as the mentee in this evocative relationship. Lois Zachary's new book is a great gift."
?Frances Hesselbein, chairman and founding president, Leader to Leader Institute
"Whether you are the mentee or mentor, born or made for the role, you will gain much more from the relationship by practicing the fun and easy A-to-Z principles of The Mentee's Guide by the master of excellence, Lois Zachary."
?Ken Shelton, editor, Leadership Excellence
"With this deeply practical book filled with stories and useful exercises, Lois Zachary completes her groundbreaking trilogy on mentoring. Must-reading for those in search of a richer understanding of this deeply human relationship as well as anyone seeking a mentor, whether for new skills, job advancement, or deeper wisdom."
?Laurent A. Parks Daloz, senior fellow, the Whidbey Institute, and author, Mentor: Guiding the Journey of Adult Learners
Reviews / Votes
"A companion to the bestselling books, The Mentor's Guide and Creating a Mentoring Culture, this practical volume offers ideas and suggestions for making the most of a valuable mentoring opportunity for the mentee. The book provides a roadmap with guideposts along the path from selecting a mentor to transitioning into the role of mentor, creating a viable culture of mentoring and facilitating effective relationships. It is comprehensive, accessible and illustrated with extensive real-life examples from those who have experienced powerful mentoring relationships.Although the guide primarily focuses on mentoring related to work and professional development, its wisdom is applicable to personal mentoring as well. In conclusion, it assists all of us take charge of envisioning and realizing our futures, leading to better lives and more rewarding and valuable work."
-NACADA Journal, Issue 30(1) (Spring 2010)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Tables: 31 B&W, 0 Color
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
585 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-34358-6 (9780470343586)
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07/2009
Jossey-Bass
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06/2009
Jossey-Bass
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Persons
The Authors
Lois J. Zachary is president of Leadership Development Services, LLC, a Phoenix-based consulting firm providing leadership development, coaching, education, and training for corporate and nonprofit organizations. She is an internationally recognized expert in mentoring and the author of the best-selling companion titles The Mentor's Guide and Creating a Mentoring Culture, both from Jossey-Bass.
Lory A. Fischler is senior associate with Leadership Development Services. She serves as the company's program development specialist and is responsible for building client-customized mentoring and leadership training programs. She is also the creator of Leadership Development Services' unique Effective Meeting Model (c) as well as a work style inventory that promotes self-understanding and team interaction.
Lois J. Zachary is president of Leadership Development Services, LLC, a Phoenix-based consulting firm providing leadership development, coaching, education, and training for corporate and nonprofit organizations. She is an internationally recognized expert in mentoring and the author of the best-selling companion titles The Mentor's Guide and Creating a Mentoring Culture, both from Jossey-Bass.
Lory A. Fischler is senior associate with Leadership Development Services. She serves as the company's program development specialist and is responsible for building client-customized mentoring and leadership training programs. She is also the creator of Leadership Development Services' unique Effective Meeting Model (c) as well as a work style inventory that promotes self-understanding and team interaction.
Content
Foreword by Carol B. Muller ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
The Authors xvii
1 The Power and Process of Mentoring 1
2 Preparing Yourself to Make the Most of Mentoring 15
3 Finding and Getting to Know Your Mentor 39
4 Establishing Agreements with Your Mentor 55
5 Doing the Work 79
6 Coming to Closure with Your Mentor 99
7 Making the Transition from Mentee to Mentor 113
Appendix: Digging Deeper: An Annotated List of Helpful Resources 131
References 141
Index 145
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
The Authors xvii
1 The Power and Process of Mentoring 1
2 Preparing Yourself to Make the Most of Mentoring 15
3 Finding and Getting to Know Your Mentor 39
4 Establishing Agreements with Your Mentor 55
5 Doing the Work 79
6 Coming to Closure with Your Mentor 99
7 Making the Transition from Mentee to Mentor 113
Appendix: Digging Deeper: An Annotated List of Helpful Resources 131
References 141
Index 145