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Mentor‐Leaders
Author(s) -
Bell Chip R.,
Goldsmith Marshall
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
leader to leader
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1531-5355
pISSN - 1087-8149
DOI - 10.1002/ltl.20085
Subject(s) - curiosity , public relations , management , psychology , political science , business , sociology , social psychology , economics
Mentor‐leaders, according to Bell and Goldsmith, are a new breed that is especially suited to the challenges of 21st‐century leadership. They make learning a competitive strategy for their companies, and they can be thought of as “change allies, not just change advocates.” They should be role models, as the authors write: “Mentor‐leaders must be first and foremost active and zealous learners.” Mentor‐leaders at such companies as Marriott and Lockheed are profiled; they model such behaviors as sincere curiosity, providing inspiration and helping to develop both the personal and professional growth of their associates.