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Patterned after Strunk and White's classic The Elements of Style, this short reference concisely summarizes the substantial existing research on the art and science of mentoring. Although there are a number of successful books addressing mentoring, this book reduces the wealth of published theory on the topic to the fifty most salient and pithy truths for supervisors in all fields. The book is arranged into six parts, which clearly organize these key elements of successful mentoring: 1) What Excellent Mentors Do, 2) Traits of Excellent Mentors, 3) Arranging the Mentor-Protege Relationship, 4) Mentoring and Integrity, 5) When Things Go Wrong, and 6) Welcoming Change and Saying Good-bye.

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This book represents a well-articulated approach to the principles of mentoring that is sure to be a landmark work. Jam-packed with exciting ideas, it highlights precisely why and how mentoring is undertaken in various workplace settings. The authors respond to the rapidly changing world of work by delivering an extraordinary range of tools and options for professionals who wish to be ethical, thoughtful teachers and coaches to their proteges. Well written and highly readable, it offers practical applications using exemplary case studies. This gem of a resource will aid the reader in understanding how to apply the mentoring microskills presented throughout. This is a must read for anyone who aspires to excellence as a leader and mentor. -- Mary H. Guindon, School of Professional Studies in Business and EducationJohns Hopkins University Johnson and Ridley carefully explain the skills, attitudes and values that make for effective mentoring. In this useful guide, they point ou

This book represents a well-articulated approach to the principles of mentoring that is sure to be a landmark work. Jam-packed with exciting ideas, it highlights precisely why and how mentoring is undertaken in various workplace settings. The authors respond to the rapidly changing world of work by delivering an extraordinary range of tools and options for professionals who wish to be ethical, thoughtful teachers and coaches to their proteges. Well written and highly readable, it offers practical applications using exemplary case studies. This gem of a resource will aid the reader in understanding how to apply the mentoring microskills presented throughout. This is a must read for anyone who aspires to excellence as a leader and mentor. -- Mary H. Guindon, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education<br>Johns Hopkins University <br> Johnson and Ridley carefully explain the skills, attitudes and values that make for effective mentoring. In this useful guide, they point ou

This book represents a well-articulated approach to the principles of mentoring that is sure to be a landmark work. Jam-packed with exciting ideas, it highlights precisely why and how mentoring is undertaken in various workplace settings. The authors respond to the rapidly changing world of work by delivering an extraordinary range of tools and options for professionals who wish to be ethical, thoughtful teachers and coaches to their proteges. Well written and highly readable, it offers practical applications using exemplary case studies. This gem of a resource will aid the reader in understanding how to apply the mentoring microskills presented throughout. This is a must read for anyone who aspires to excellence as a leader and mentor. -- Mary H. Guindon, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education Johns Hopkins University Johnson and Ridley carefully explain the skills, attitudes and values that make for effective mentoring. In this useful guide, they point ou

This book represents a well-articulated approach to the principles of mentoring that is sure to be a landmark work. Jam-packed with exciting ideas, it highlights precisely why and how mentoring is undertaken in various workplace settings. The authors respond to the rapidly changing world of work by delivering an extraordinary range of tools and options for professionals who wish to be ethical, thoughtful teachers and coaches to their proteges. Well written and highly readable, it offers practical applications using exemplary case studies. This gem of a resource will aid the reader in understanding how to apply the mentoring microskills presented throughout. This is a must read for anyone who aspires to excellence as a leader and mentor. -- Mary H. Guindon, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education<br>Johns Hopkins University <br> Johnson and Ridley carefully explain the skills, attitudes and values that make for effective mentoring. In this useful guide, they point out what helps and what could hurt these developmental relationships. A must read for mentors and proteges alike. I recommend it highly -- Winston E. Gooden, Ph.D., Dean, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology <br> Johnson and Ridley have distilled the essence of how to be a successful mentor in a well written succinct compendium they accurately describe as the nuts and bolts of effectively advancing the careers of junior colleagues in a caring, yet rigorous manner. The advice contained here holds significant value across work sites and professions, and can benefit both potential mentors and those wishing to find a mentor. I recommend this book to anyone hoping to guide the next generation in their field orhoping to find such a guide. --Gerald P. Koocher, Professor and Dean, School for Health Studies, Simmons College<br> The Elements of Mentoring is destined to become a classic due to its concise<br>approach and timeless value in helping to create win-win situations for individuals<br>committed to helping others achieve more. ...This excellent book has the potential to bring out your best: read it! --Leadership & Organization Development Journal <p><br>

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W. Brad Johnson is Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics & Law at the US Naval Academy and a Faculty Associate in the Graduate School of Business and Education at Johns Hopkins University. He is author of three books. Charles R. Ridley is Professor of Counselling Psychology and Associate Dean for Research at the Indiana University Graduate School. He has written one book published by Sage.

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