A Peek Inside the Book
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction: Why Now Is the Right Time for Mentoring
PART 1: BERT’S ADVICE
Part 1 Introduction: Why Does This Book Exist…and Who Can Benefit from It?
Chapter 1: What It Takes to Be a Great Mentor (the Core Attributes)
Chapter 2: What Makes a Good Mentee?
Chapter 3: One-on-One, Across the Table
Chapter 4: Moving Along in the Relationship
Chapter 5: Mentoring Aspiring Leaders and Managers
Chapter 6: Closing the Loop…and a Few Final Insights for You to Share
Chapter 7: Epilogue to Part 1 (Bert’s Advice) Goodbye, Bert; Hello, Sherry: The “Bridge” Between Parts 1 and 2
PART 2: SHERRY’S ADVICE
Part 2 Introduction: Mentoring: A Powerful Tool to Retain Key Employees and Grow Tomorrow’s Leaders
Chapter 8: Step 1: Define Your “Why”
Chapter 9: Step 2: Find Your Program Champion
Chapter 10: Step 3: Set Goals and Metrics
Chapter 11: Step 4: Build Your Program
Chapter 12: Step 5: Recruit and Connect
Chapter 13: Step 6: Nurture Your People and Your Program
Chapter 14: Step 7: Measure to Improve
Chapter 15: Epilogue to Part 2 (Sherry’s Advice)
Chapter 16: Bonus Chapter: The Case for Virtual Mentoring—Tips for Mentors, Mentees, and Program Managers
Acknowledgments
About the Authors