Beyond the Myths and Magic of Mentoring: How to Facilitate an Effective Mentoring Process, New and Revised Edition

Preface

Every week I get calls from people who say, “I'm reading your book Beyond the Myths and Magic of Mentoring, and it is so helpful.” My usual response is, “Well, I'm a lot smarter today than when I wrote that book!”

It is a different world in so many ways. Organizations are leaner, flatter, and sometimes described as meaner. The surplus labor pool has dried up, and in many countries there is a critical shortage of skilled workers. The dot com businesses and stock market gains have made instant millionaires of many people. The thirty-something employees want more than a job—and certainly are not seeking long-term careers. They will change jobs seven or more times during their career life, sometimes just to be where they feel appreciated. ...