The Portable Mentor: Your Anywhere, Anytime Career Coach and Problem Solver [Paperback]

Cy Charney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 2003

"Up-and-coming professionals may have smarts, but they don't have all the answers. Every day presents issues they've never had to consider before. They'll be thankful for The Portable Mentor. This one-stop resource is jam-packed with hundreds of bite-sized tips and strategies for dealing with common yet critical concerns, from goal-setting, decision-making, and project management to self-development and career planning. A "24-7" coach, adviser, and problem solver, The Portable Mentor will help readers: * Be more productive and make better decisions * Build better relationships with peers and supervisors * Enhance skills like writing, speaking, listening, time management, and negotiation * Take better care of their physical and mental well-being * Get ahead and lay the groundwork for further advancement Read start-to-finish or consulted as needed, this A-Z companion gives rising professionals practical guidance when they need it: every day."

Editorial Reviews

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"A must-have book for busy professionals,one-stop resources features hundreds of bite-sized tips and strategies[project management to self-development and career planning] -- Today's Black Woman

This book will [...] help with,from absenteeism, assertiveness to voice mail and writing skills. -- The Kansas City Star

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"Paul Tulenko, syndicated columnist: ""In each of the chapters you are presented with a panoply of tips, suggestions, comments and so-forth on the specific subject. It's a fun book that has a great number of good suggestions and ideas to spark that fertile mind of yours to come up with a meaningful answer to your problem(s). The author is a Canadian and the language is wonderful. This book rates 4 stars. (Only the Bible and the Constitution rate six stars).""

The Kansas City Star: ""There’s a ton of information packed into this book...this book will let you zero in on whatever topic you need help with, from absenteeism and assertiveness to voice mail and writing skills.""

Today’s Black Woman: “A must-have book for busy professionals, this one-stop resources features hundreds of bite-sized tips and strategies for dealing with common, yet critical concerns, from goal setting, decision-making, and project management to self-development and career planning.”"

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 2 edition (September 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814472125
• ISBN-13: 978-0814472125
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,246,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless classic~every office should have one!, December 22, 2008

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This review is from: The Portable Mentor: Your Anywhere, Anytime Career Coach and Problem Solver (Paperback)

I bought this book years ago, and it still has such timeless information, resources and support info to help any new and seasoned manager deal with day-to-day issues (person and professional).