Mentor Myth

How to Take Control of Your Own Success

Debby Carreau

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English

Bibliomotion, Incorporated
05 May 2016

Personnel & human resources management; Office & workplace; Advice on careers & achieving success

Mentors are over-utilized, under-trained and, as studies show, under-deliver. From an employer's perspective, assigning a mentor is often a band-aid to a larger problem. From an employee's perspective, a lack of formal mentorship is seen as a serious, career-inhibiting problem, the equivalent of sailing a boat without a rudder. In The Mentor Myth, Debby Carreau represents this dichotomy, explaining that while a mentor's counsel can be invaluable, it is not the silver bullet human resources professionals often purport it to be. The opinions of a mentor are one data point, one piece in the much more complex game of navigating a career. In fact, the increasing overreliance on mentorship can actually be a hindrance to a successful career. Instead of continually looking outward for career guidance, aspiring professionals must realize that they possess all the tools necessary to take control of their own careers by using their own strengths, capabilities, and visions of success. Through her years of experience consulting, speaking, and writing about career development, Debby has created a comprehensive, easy-to-implement guide for taking ownership of your professional success. Debby begins by helping the reader create a professional roadmap, including how to build a personal brand, project the right amount of confidence, and manage time. She addresses mentors in the context of networks and sponsors, advising the reader how to incorporate outward influences rather than be defined by them.

By: Debby Carreau
Imprint: Bibliomotion, Incorporated
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781629561110
ISBN 10: 1629561118
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 05 May 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: The Mentor Myth, CHAPTER 1. Taking Control of Your Career, CHAPTER 2. Laying the Right Foundation: Education and New Jobs, CHAPTER 3. A Week Is 168 Hours — Use Them Wisely, CHAPTER 4. Everything Speaks: Personal Brand Matters, CHAPTER 5. The Four Cs You Won’t Learn in B-School, CHAPTER 6. Your Network and Sponsors, CHAPTER 7. Overpromise, Overdeliver, CHAPTER 8. Taking Action and Risks, CHAPTER 9. The Value of Failure and Resilience, Conclusion, Notes, References, Index, Acknowledgments, About the Author

Recognized in 2013 and 2014 as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women(TM), Debby Carreau is a proven leader, helping businesses deliver superior results by making better decisions about human capital. As CEO and Founder of Inspired HR, she uses her experience as a senior leader in Operations and Human Resource Management to advise businesses on optimizing the workplace experience and becoming an employer of choice. She helps businesses implement strategies to get the most out of their most valuable resource: people. Through her firm, Debby provides Human Resources support for over 200,000 employees across North America, cutting across a variety of industries such as construction, real estate development, hospitality, health and wellness, IT services, marketing and communications, insurance, large not-for-profits, and many others. Debby is often asked to speak and write about workplace issues and developing talent for organizations, and is frequently interviewed regarding career development, women in the workplace, and creating the best work environments. Debby's recent coverage includes Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, CNBC, MSNBC, and BBC. She consults CEOs globally about the importance of human capital for business results and is a master moderator and platform partner for Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In Foundation. She holds an MBA and a professional designation in Human Resources.

Reviews for Mentor Myth: How to Take Control of Your Own Success

Practical, down-to-earth book...providing solid basic advice for those starting out or needing a boost. -- Library Journal This book is an important resource for anyone trying to figure out how to have a fulfilling personal and professional life. Debby Carreau's unique perspective as a human resource consultant helps the reader think more clearly about how to create a career plan, manage their time, and get results. -- Kim Keating, board member of Lean In This book proves what I've always believed about mentoring--that it can be beneficial, but by no means does it guarantee success. Taking control of your own career--from following your passions to finding your own role models to emulate to understanding risk and the rewards of failure--is essential for anyone looking to make waves in the business world. The Mentor Myth shows you how. I highly recommend it. -- W. Brett Wilson, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and three-season panelist on CBC's Dragons' Den Read this book and learn how to own your career path. Debby Carreau delivers a clear, easy-to-follow guide to ensuring your success! -- Bernie Tanenbaum, managing partner of Lodestone Global A powerful tool for anyone wanting to take control of their own destiny and craft their journey to success. Debby will put you back in the driver's seat by taking responsibility for your own actions, emphasizing that mentorship is not what makes the greatest impact--you do. -- Jennifer Carlson, founder of Baby Gourmet