Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success

by Janice Omadeke, Julienne Irons (Read by)

Overview

Unlock the power of mentorship in your journey to success in this practical and inspiring guide

What is a mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success? Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor? In Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success, veteran entrepreneur and innovator Janice Omadeke delivers an insightful discussion of mentorship, including what it is, how to find a qualified mentor, and how to make mentorship work for you. In the book, she explores the mentorship advice that helped her start a groundbreaking company after studying entrepreneurship and strategic management at MIT and Harvard.

You'll find practical steps you can take to build your own plan for finding the right mentor for you, or for becoming someone else's trusted advisor. You'll also discover compelling personal anecdotes and quotes from the author's own mentors that shed light on key issues arising from that unique relationship; contemporary research and data about mentorship; and strategies and techniques you can apply immediately to find a mentor or get more value from an existing mentor relationship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798874869359
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	10/29/2024
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 5.70(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Janice Omadeke is a visionary leader, renowned for her unique approach that combines compassion, empathy, and direct strategic guidance. Her expertise, which transcends traditional leadership paradigms, has garnered attention in prestigious platforms such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Inc. Beyond her entrepreneurial journey with The Mentor Method, which played a pivotal role in reshaping company cultures, Omadeke's impact extends far beyond, earning her a spot among Entrepreneur magazine's Women of Influence. Her philosophy centers on empowering others to believe in their potential with the same conviction and passion she brings to her work and mentorship.


Julienne Irons loves all things true crime but has a knack for creating fun voices, which makes her a great choice for children's books and adult novels. It's always fun for her to figure out where characters fit into the stories she gets to tell. She loves getting lost on adventures in inspiring riveting literary fiction, especially when the protagonist is either a woman or the story seeks to bring a voice to the voiceless. She's worked with the amazing Viola Davis on How to Get Away with Murder, Rob Lowe on Lone Star 911, and Nathan Fillion on The Rookie, and a number of other TV shows. With training from Tisch School of the Arts and various prestigious acting studios, she can bring any story to life with love and passion and truly enjoys the work she's so honored to create.

Table of Contents

About the Author ix

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 Laying the Foundation: The Parallels between Mentorship and Entrepreneurship 1

Chapter 2 The Inner Compass: Guiding You to Outstanding Mentorships 7

Chapter 3 Essential Mentorship Principles for All 19

Chapter 4 Finding Mentors and Developing Your Mentor Persona 45

Chapter 5 Creating a Narrative That Resonates 59

Chapter 6 Genuine Connections: Conducting Meetings with Future Mentors 69

Chapter 7 The Invitation: Asking Someone to Be Your Mentor 83

Chapter 8 Preparing for Mentor Interactions for Better Results 93

Chapter 9 Fostering a Powerful Connection: The Secrets of Effective Mentor Communication 109

Chapter 10 Navigating Mentor Relationships throughout Your Career 121

Chapter 11 Establishing Mentor Relationships in the Early Days of Entrepreneurship 137

Chapter 11A Full Circle: Embracing the Next Phase of Your Mentorship Journey 167

Chapter 12 Core Principles for Becoming an Effective Mentor 169

Chapter 13 Crafting Your Authentic Mentor Identity for a Fulfilling Experience 185

Conclusion 209

Notes 211

Acknowledgments 213

Index 215