The Mentee's Guide - Making Mentoring Work for You
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Table of Contents

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

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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© as well as a work style inventory that promotes self-understanding and team interaction.

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“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)

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