Mentoring works better when both people know what they're doing.
Practical, research-based books on mentoring by Robert Rosenfeld. One for each chair.
From Manager to Mentor
Conversations You Cannot Rehearse
For the person giving the hour.
Most managers who mentor are making it up as they go. That's more common than anyone admits, and less of a problem than you'd think, as long as you have the right tools. This book gives you practical, research-backed ways to make every mentoring conversation count.
Ideas
Short articles on mentoring, management and leadership, each built on research rather than one person's war stories.
The Accidental Mentee
Conversations Worth Showing Up For
For the person on the other side of the table. Out 24 November 2026.
Somewhere in your calendar is an hour with a senior person who has kindly agreed to help. This book shows you how to decide what you want, arrive prepared, and leave with something that changes what you do next.
About Robert
Robert Rosenfeld has taught managers how to lead since 1981, in over 30 countries and 80 organizations, and watched them ignore the advice and work it out anyway.