Spotlight of The Mentorship Edge by Deborah Heiser PhD (#Contests,Win a Signed Copy of The Book #iReadBookTours)

 
 

 

The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical

 Mentoring by Deborah Heiser, PhD
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  224 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, business and personal development

 

About the Book:

Written by Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist with more than twenty years of experience as a researcher and
coach, The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring explores how we connect to others, feel valued, get pleasure from life, and believe our lives have meaning through forming mentor relationships with others. This book covers both personal and professional mentorship in various fields, including business, research, entrepreneurship, and even art.

The traditional hierarchical mentorship we’re all familiar with is simple and often very effective. But there is also lateral mentoring, where you connect with a friend or colleague―someone you can be vulnerable with―whether they work in your department, another department, or outside of your organization entirely. Lateral mentoring solves many common problems with mentorship, like feeling intimidated by those above us at work, while still providing all of the key benefits that mentorship has been proven to give.

The goal of this book is to inspire individuals to engage in mentoring naturally, whether hierarchically or laterally, in work settings and in their home life. Heiser shares the insights gained from in-depth research and her extensive experience running The Mentor Project, a mentoring organization with more than 100 mentors at the absolute top of their fields.

Whether you have an emotional desire to give back to others to solidify your legacy and ensure that all the boxes you’ve checked over the previous decades mattered, or you’re seeking to connect with more successful individuals as a mentee, The Mentorship Edge is an essential guide to understanding the value of different types of mentorship and taking the first steps towards using this special type of relationship to create a better life for yourself.

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About the Author: 

 

DEBORAH HEISER, PhD, is CEO and Founder of The Mentor Project, a nonprofit that enlists the help of numerous thought leaders and accomplished professionals to offer mentoring services to students. She is The International Association of Top Professionals 2025 Top CEO and Mentor of the Year, and also an applied developmental psychologist, a TEDx speaker, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, and a Psychology Today contributor. 

 

Connect With The Author:

 

Author Website: https://deborahheiser.com/publications/

Substack: https://deborahheiserphd.substack.com/p/the-mentorship-edge

 

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Review of An American Story: Everyone's Invited by Wilmer Valderrama (#Memoir)

I want to welcome Wilmer Valderrama to Books R US. Wilmer has recently published a memoir called An American Story: Everyone's invited. Thanks to the publisher, Harper Select, I received a copy to review.

 

 

An American Story: Everyone's Invited

Author: W. Valderrama

Publisher: Harper Select

Publication Date: Sept 17 2024

Genre: Biography, Memoir

 

The remarkable true story of a young immigrant from Venezuela who had a dream to change the world, a talent for entertaining, and a determined spirit to build a new life, taking as many as possible with him on the journey.

An American Story is the stirring memoir by actor, producer, and activist Wilmer Valderrama, delving into his upbringing in Venezuela where he was raised by two hard working parents as they navigated their family through a rapidly changing country and the rise of Hugo Chavez. With the economy crashing around them and their livelihood disappearing, the family decides to flee the country. Suddenly, the young boy who had loved riding his horse and dreaming of being Zorro from his favorite black and white tv show had to grow up quickly, journeying as a teenager from a tiny little pueblo in Venezuela to the big city of Los Angeles.

 

My Thoughts:

Wilmer's story was inspiring, authentic, compelling, and captivating. The book drew me in from the first page. It was easy to read, and Wilmer wrote from his heart. Despite being born in the USA, he faced numerous hardships that he had to overcome. English is a difficult language, and he had to adapt to a new culture and way of life because he lived in Venezuela until age 13. I never knew how difficult it was for an actor to gain popularity in the industry, but after reading the book, I now know how challenging it may be. Wilmer auditioned for numerous commercials and parts, but one major problem was, "This kid has an accent." Well, that accent helped him get the part as Fez. As I was reading, whenever that statement came up, I had to laugh because that did not hold him back, and he succeeded. I loved the book, and the section with the pictures tied the book together. Great Job, Wilmer! 

 

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Disclaimer: I was given a copy of the book by the publisher for my honest review and I was not compensated for my review