Readers will learn how to:

• Assess their readiness to become a mentor
• Establish the relationship
• Set appropriate goals
• Monitor progress and achievement
• Avoid common pitfalls
• Bring the relationship to a natural conclusion

"The greatest gift one can give, other than love, is to help another learn! Every leader who cares about nurturing talent and facilitating excellence will find this book a joy to read and a jewel to share."
--Chip R. Bell, author of Managers as Mentors

Grounding the Work: Focusing on Learning.

Working the Ground: Considering Context.

To Everything There Is a Season: Predictable Phases.

Tilling the Soil: Preparing.

Planting Seeds: Negotiating.

Nurturing Growth: Enabling.

Reaping the Harvest: Coming to Closure.

Regenerating Personal Growth Through Mentoring.

"The greatest gift one can give, other than love, is to help another learn! The Mentor's Guide has made that gift-giving compelling, comfortable, and competent. Every leader who cares about nurturing talent and facilitating excellence will find this book a joy to read and a jewel to share." (Chip R. Bell, author of Managers as Mentors)

"Life is an adventure and The Mentor's Guide generates excitement and energy for the journey. Full of pragmatic, comprehensive ideas for those whose passion is developing leaders, it is guaranteed to be all you will need to cultivate a fruitful and fun mentoring journey. The adventure begins and ends within these pages!" (Carrole A. Wolin, President, National Institute for Leadership Development)

"Zachary has written a comprehensive and accessible review of the complex and sometimes contradictory process of mentoring. She conceptualizes mentoring as a relationship of adult learning and complements this analysis with numerous illustrations, exercises, and suggestions for good practice. Written in a conversational yet critical way, and full of recognizable vignettes, The Mentor's Guide is a wonderfully helpful compAndium of ideas and resources that can be read profitably by novice and experienced mentors alike." (Stephen Brookfield, distinguished professor, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis)