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This guide is for leaders who want to develop self-directed learners in their organizations. The book includes practical ideas and self-assessments of skills and attitudes, along with a section on mentoring in precarious organizational conditions and difficult relationships. An ongoing fictional case and real-life case studies demonstrate techniques. This third edition contains 12 new chapters and new interviews with six US CEOs. There is more emphasis on creating non-toxic relationships. Also new is part 7, a mentor's toolkit of quick tips, FAQs, measurement instruments, a sample learning plan, and a list of recommended books. Bell is a management consultant. Goldsmith has written many books on leadership. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATEDLeaders Creating LeadersThis latest edition of the classic Managers as Mentors 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.As 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.
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