The portable mentor : your anywhere, anytime career coach and problem solver

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. About the Author: Cy Charney (Thornhill, ON) is president of Charney and Associates, an organizational and individual performance-improvement consulting firm. He is the author of The Manager's Tool Kit and The Trainer's Tool Kit (0-8144-7944-8). 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 voicemail and writing skills. You're a savvy, up-and-coming professional, but you're smart enough to know you don't have all the answers. Even if your boss or another colleague could qualify as a mentor, he or she is just as busy as you are and doesn't have the time to address even half your questions. But you're in luck, because you've got The Portable Mentor, a one-stop resource jam-packed with hundreds of bite-sized tips and strategies for dealing with all your concerns. From goal-setting to decision-making, project management to career planning, this "24-7" coach, adviser, and problem solver will help you: be more productive; build better relationships with peers and supervisors; enhance crucial skills like writing, speaking, listening, time management, and negotiation; take better care of yourself---physically and mentally; get ahead more quickly, and set the stage for further advancement. Looks like you've got a mentor after all!