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DECEMBER9 Powerful Practices of ReallyGreat MentorsHow to Inspire and Motivate AnyoneStephen E. Kohn and Vincent D. O’ConnellMost companies around the globe clearly believe that people should havethe opportunity to achieve as much as their initiative and native talentcan justify, but too many managers still lack the wherewithal to effectivelygroom junior employees who have the potential to climb the corporateladder. The support of a mentor is an integral part of any effort to maximizesomeone’s full potential. A mentor-protégé relationship has manyunique features, which both sides of the relationship need to understandand appreciate. Serving in the role of mentor to protégés involves providinghighly individualized guidance from someone with the appropriatebackground, life, and work experiences and, importantly, an avid interestin helping others reach their life and career goals.9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Mentors features a set of proventechniques for those who serve as mentors in a variety of contexts, butparticularly in the workplace.This new title completes a trilogy of practical books on management skillsalong with 9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Bosses and 9 PowerfulPractices of Really Great Teams by these two highly acclaimed authors.Pub Date: December 2013U.S. $14.99 (Can. $17.50)Paper5 1 ⁄4 x 8 1 ⁄4, 240 pp. (est.)EAN 978-1-60163-293-7Category: BusinessRights: WorldStephen E. Kohn is president of Work and People Solutions, a prominenthuman resources management, leadership development, and executive coachingfirm. He is one of the most senior and experienced executive coaches in thecountry, having advised senior managers on their leadership style for more thantwo decades. His firm’s clients have included The Guardian Life InsuranceCompany, BMW USA, and Ernst & Young. Kohn is an adjunct professor ofmanagement at Long Island University, teaching MBA courses focused onwork, people, and productivity. He lives in Briarcliff Manor, New York.Vincent D. O’Connell is Asia regional director for international training and performancemanagement consultants Globecon Institute. He creates and deliverscustomized curricula for corporate clients in Asia and the United States, particularlyin the areas of emotionally intelligent leadership practices, performancemanagement, key account management, and team building. O’Connell splits histime between McLean, Virginia, and Bangkok, Thailand.ALSO AVAILABLE:SuperstarLeadershipRick Conlow andDoug WatsabaughEAN 978-1-60163-265-4$16.99 (Can. $19.50)9 PowerfulPractices ofReally GreatBossesStephen E. Kohn andVincent D O’ConnellEAN 978-1-60163-272-2$14.99 (Can. $17.50)9 PowerfulPractices ofReally GreatTeamsStephen E. Kohn andVincent D O’ConnellEAN 978-1-60163-264-7$14.99 (Can. $17.50)20