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

Janice Omadeke (Author)

9781394243228, Wiley

Hardback, published 25 March 2024

240 pages
23.4 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm, 0.431 kg

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
  • Strategies and techniques you can apply immediately to find a mentor or get more value from an existing mentor relationship


Perfect for both established and early-career professionals, Mentorship Unlocked is also an essential read for managers, executives, and other business leaders who aim to better understand one of the most powerful types of relationships crucial to success. 

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

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
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