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    opportunity to chat with you for a few minutes today. Let's start with something very basic - the definition of the word "mentor." Webster's Dictionary defines a "mentor" as "a close, trusted, and experienced counselor or guide" and secondarily as "a teacher, tutor, or coach." Webster's definition of "mentor" doesn't put much meat on the bones of what we think of as a mentor. My interest and belief in the importance of mentoring are, of course, informed in large part by my personal experiences

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    Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders By Edward L. Smither Nashville, TN: B & H Academic, 2009, 272 pp, $14.74 paperback. Edward L. Smither, a gifted writer and scholar in historical theology and intercultural studies, and professor at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, has given the present-day pastor a useful tool to aid in the area of mentoring in Augustine as Mentor. He authored this book with the intentions of helping other spiritual leaders in the area of mentoring

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    attended three excellent institutions of higher education and currently am serving full-time within a ministry of consequence - one that actively seeks to make disciples both locally and internationally. Throughout my life I have had men and women mentor me. I thank God for my parents, for my coaches, for multiple Sunday school teachers, employers, professors, and pastors who shared their life with me. I am indebted to them. Today, my desire, like that of my

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    Management Decision Emerald Article: A reconceptualization of mentoring and sponsoring Earnest Friday, Shawnta S. Friday, Anna L. Green Article information: To cite this document: Earnest Friday, Shawnta S. Friday, Anna L. Green, (2004),"A reconceptualization of mentoring and sponsoring", Management Decision, Vol. 42 Iss: 5 pp. 628 - 644 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00251740410538488 Downloaded on: 26-10-2012 References: This document contains references to 54 other

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    1. In your own words, describe what a mentor does. The role of a mentor is to mentor someone to stand up and take the job you currently have so that you may move forward. We walk on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. 2. What legislation, regulations, code of conduct or policy of your organization would impact
upon your mentoring programs? List all that apply. - Anti-violation, e.g. physical abuse, verbal abuse is unacceptable - Respect and Understanding - Confidentiality, unless

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    as paperwork, rather than reflecting or discussing about the progress, areas of concern or issues that have arisen (Lofthouse & Thomas, 2014). Another issue that often arises is the various roles that the mentor may hold. According to Lofthouse and Thomas, (2014), the various roles that a mentor has and the expectations of each role that they are expected to perform in, may affect the amount of mentoring time available to the mentee. This will often leave the mentee feeling frustrated as they will

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    Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships (2012). This book serves as an excellent introduction for an individual new to the mentoring role; it is also a resource for current mentors. Zachary (2012) provides solid examples, concrete exercises, and a roadmap for building an effective mentoring relationship. Mentors in the business world, nonprofit organizations, and educational settings would benefit from reading this book. Author’s Background and Credentials Dr. Lois Zachary is president of

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    1. In your own words, describe what a mentor does: A mentor is somebody who is experienced and is able to lead a person/small group of people efficiently and give necessary and beneficial advice. The mentoring process focuses on the personal development of the mentee, through the season of relationship and communication with the mentee. 2. What legislation, regulations, code of conduct or policy or your organization would impact upon your mentoring programs? List all that apply. Inside mentoring

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    Joshuah Genson GEY 4635 M 5pm Self-Assessment Through the years I have had the pleasure of both volunteering and working for a variety of different places and organizations. Since the age of fifteen I have held four jobs and have volunteered for a tremendous amount of groups, all which have taught me different valuable life lesson and all of which have shaped me into the person that I am today. Most notable and enjoyable of all of my jobs and volunteering I would have to say was my time as a high

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    As a faculty member, the author of this paper selected Mentoring for leadership success as the leadership strategy course .The writer begins the thesis with different learning style and its accommodation .The author design the course for the competent, experienced clinical nurses ,selected from different units of the institution and to accommodate the different learning styles of each learner .the design start with a mission, vision, value statement which is compatible with the course and the institutional

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