Chapter 4: Action Items

Mentoring, broadly defined to include modeling, peer- and leader-led professional development, can channel engaged employees into those that contribute and flourish. Millennials are poised to appreciate and grow within this approach. Below are several tips to consider.

   (1)  Through interaction and engagement, managers and other corporate leaders can model values-based decision making toward success for employees throughout the organization. Modeling and mentoring around purpose can be a powerful galvanizing force for cohesive, productive cultures.

   (2)  Managers can encourage reflection and values alignment explicitly through training and development opportunities. Consider both leader-led and group mentoring, engaging ...

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