Thoughtful and rich with advice, The Mentor"s Guide explores the critical process of mentoring and presents practical tools for facilitating the experience from beginning to end. Now managers, teachers, and leaders from any career, professional, or educational setting can successfully navigate the learning journey by using the hands-on worksheets and exercises in this unique resource.Readers will learn how to:Assess their readiness to become a mentorEstablish the relationshipSet appropriate goalsMonitor progress and achievementAvoid common pitfallsBring 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