{"product_id":"managers-as-mentors-isbn-9781609947101","title":"Managers As Mentors","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe updated third edition of “the essential handbook for all those who are trusted advisors to aspiring leaders” (Jim Kouzes, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis latest edition of the classic \u003ci\u003eManagers as Mentors\u003c\/i\u003e is a rapid-fire read that guides leaders in helping associates grow in today’s tumultuous organizations. Thoroughly revised throughout with twelve new chapters, this edition places increased emphasis on the mentor acting as a learning catalyst with the protégé rather than simply handing down knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with previous editions, a fictional case study of a mentor-protégé relationship runs through the book. But now this is augmented with interviews with six top US CEOs. New chapters cover topics such as the role of mentoring in spurring innovation and mentoring a diverse and dispersed workforce accustomed to interacting digitally. Also new to this edition is the Mentor’s Toolkit, six resources to help in developing the mentor-protégé relationship. This hands-on guide teaches leaders to be the kind of confident coaches integral to learning organizations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Tightly written . . . helpful techniques.” —\u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book will help you become the mentor you always wanted and honor the terrific ones you had.” —Mark Goulston, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eJust Listen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBeginning Our Journey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part I: Mentoring Is . . .\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1:  Panning for Insight:  The Art of Mentoring\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2:  Mentoring in Action:  The Act of Mentoring Up Close\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3:  Assessing Your Mentoring Talents: A Self-Check Scale\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4:  Case Study: Every Knock’s a Boost: An Interview with Mark Tercek, CEO of The Nature Conservancy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part II: Surrendering––Leveling the Learning Field\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5:  Kindling Kinship: The Power of Rapport \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6:  The Elements of Trust Making: “This Could Be the Start of Something Big!”\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7:  The Person in the Mirror: Mentor Humility Creates Protégé Confidence\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8:  Inside the Mind of the Protégé: When Fear and Learning Collide\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9:  Case Study:  Fail Faster: An Interview with Liz Smith, CEO of Bloomin’ Brands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part III: Accepting––Creating a Safe Haven for Risk Taking\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10:  Invitations to Risk: Acceptance as a Nurturer of Courage \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11:  Socrates’ Great Secret: Awesome Queries\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12:  The Ear of an Ally: The Lost Art of Listening  \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: “Give-and-Take” Starts with “Give”: Distinguished Dialogues \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14:  Case Study: Simply Listen: An Interview with Deanna Mulligan, CEO of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part IV: Gifting––The Main Event \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15:  Avoiding Thin Ice: The Gift of Advice \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16:  Reporting on Blind Spots: The Gifts of Feedback and Feedforward\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17:  Linking Proficiency to Purpose: The Gift of Focus\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18:  The Bluebirds’ Secret: The Gift of Balance\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19:  Inviting Your Protégé to Enchantment: The Gift of Story\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20:  Case Study:  Grace under Fire: An Interview with Joe Almeida, CEO of Convidien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part V: Extending—Nurturing a Self-Directed Learner\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21:  Beyond the Relationship: Ensuring the Transfer of Learning\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22:  “If You Want Something to Grow, Pour Champagne on It!”\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23:  Managing Sweet Sorrow: Life after Mentoring\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 24:  Case Study:  Fly High, Dive Deep: An Interview with Fred Hassan, Managing Director of Warburg Pincus, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part VI: Special Conditions\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 25:  Unholy Alliances: Mentoring in Precarious Relationships\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 26:  Arduous Alliances: Mentoring in Precarious Situations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 27:  Case Study: Respect Everyone: An Interview with Frances Hesselbein, CEO of Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part VII:  The Mentor’s Toolkit\u003cbr\u003e Tool #1:  Quick Tips for Mentors and Protégés\u003cbr\u003e Tool #2:  Mentoring Competence Measure\u003cbr\u003e Tool #3:  Mentoring FAQs\u003cbr\u003e Tool #4:  More Reading on Mentoring\u003cbr\u003e Tool #5.  Elements of a Learning Plan \u003cbr\u003e Tool #6:  The Eagle: An Inspirational Story\u003cbr\u003e Notes \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Thanks\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e About the Authors“Continual learning is a key to effective leadership…Managers as Mentors is a practical yet powerful book for helping leaders make continual learning a valuable addition to their strategy.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University Men’s Basketball, 2010 NCAA Champions\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Mentoring is the highest of the teaching arts, and in this new edition, Chip Bell and Marshall Goldsmith have skillfully crafted the essential handbook for all those who are trusted advisors to aspiring leaders.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Managers as Mentors will be the indispensable handbook of managers\/leaders across the sectors.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO, The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute, and former CEO, Girls Scouts of the USA\u003c\/b\u003eChip R. Bell is senior partner of the Chip Bell Group and former director of management and organization development for NCNB (now Bank of America). A renowned keynote speaker and trainer, he is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including, most recently, Wired and Dangerous.","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303923175653,"sku":"NP9781609947101","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781609947101.jpg?v=1767732201","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/managers-as-mentors-isbn-9781609947101","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}