Learning From Other Women: How to Benefit From the Knowledge, Wisdom, and Experience of Female Mentors [Hardcover]

Carolyn S. Duff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

Based on interview with 200 career women at all levels in a variety of organizations (including NYNEX, Kodak, J.P. Morgan, and Corning), this work seeks to show women how they can successfully initiate and maintain mentoring relationships with more senior women. Topics covered include how to prepare to be someone's protege, how to identify the right mentor, getting beyond the fears and stereotypes that keep women apart, how to anticipate and avoid challenges to the mentoring relationship, and more. The book offers concrete strategies, rather than just theory, for developing a powerful woman-to-woman learning connection.

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Now that women have achieved a presence in the work force, Duff argues, they are turning to each other for career guidance and support. It's not that men cannot be good mentors, but, as Duff notes, "men have not shared the female experience." Duff, president of a consulting business that focuses on workplace gender issues (and author, with Barbara Cohen, of When Women Work Together: Using Our Strengths To Overcome Our Challenges), has drawn on the experiences of 200 career women to create a guide to female mentoring. She presents tips on how to connect with a mentor, how to choose the right person in an organization, and how to nurture the mentoring relationship. Additionally, Duff offers focused worksheet exercises, Internet sites, and an extensive bibliography. Worthy reading even though much has been written about this subject; recommended for most career collections.ABellinda Wise, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Their true stories throughout her book give it unusual strength and a lively authentic flavor. -- Boston Globe, September 26, 1999

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 1 edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814404553
• ISBN-13: 978-0814404553
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,858,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific book; lots of useful references, April 15, 2000

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This review is from: Learning From Other Women: How to Benefit From the Knowledge, Wisdom, and Experience of Female Mentors (Hardcover)

I was a bit skeptical, but what a surprise. Insightful, down to earth, full of references to help you probe further. Lots of information for those needing mentors and those who want to mentor others. Well worth the time. Highly recommended. I picked up a few tips to get a mentoring program started in my company.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Women working together to create successful careers, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Learning From Other Women: How to Benefit From the Knowledge, Wisdom, and Experience of Female Mentors (Hardcover)

Carolyn Duff's book offers invaluable career support and insight. It offers hope and direction for a generation of women searching to build careers that are both ambitious and fulfilling. This book addresses the whole woman providing steps and various mentoring styles that can facilitate a gratifying career for the modern woman. Whether starting your career or well on your way and in a position to mentor someone else, this book is a concise and informative source of information.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new view of women at work: working together for success, July 29, 1999

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This review is from: Learning From Other Women: How to Benefit From the Knowledge, Wisdom, and Experience of Female Mentors (Hardcover)

For women who still think women at work are bitchy, backbiting and catty, this book is a real eye-opener. It recounts the experiences of women in many industries and at many levels of corporations who have been helped to succeed--by other women. The book gives practical tips on how to select and benefit from a female mentor, and how to be an effective mentor. As women become dominant in the workforce, it is essential for us to form alliances so that we can learn from one another and prosper.