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A biography of sorts. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUTTERFLIES is a fantastical journey across sixty years in the life of the author who spent decades selflessly helping, mentoring and teaching young hockey players. Weaving real events with fanciful characters, places and situations to fit his narrative - the results of a fictive imagination. Turning a mundane guide to mentoring into a creative and interesting story.
A youth hockey volunteer for twenty years, travel back in time to the 70s and 80s when life was simpler. Follow along Jim's many escapades and adventures, meeting the teams and players he affected on his journey, and the many mentors who molded his life. See how the present world has changed our young people. Discover how to regain some of that simpler life for them today.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUTTERFLIES is a collection of short stories. Some humorous, most with valuable life lessons. Providing the first steps for you to become a mentor yourself, Jim shares his passionate belief system, moral values, and many "self-authored" golden rules. Along with a good dose of wisdom peppered into almost every page. Understand how each of us was transformed from young curious pupas into bright beautiful butterflies. Then apply the lessons to your own young charges, giving them a gift that may change their world.
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It's a simple question. At some point in life, most of us will assume the role of mentor, even if only for a short while. Mentoring a youngster, a relative, a coworker, a classmate, or maybe a friend is a demanding undertaking.
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Mentors shouldn't be confused with a role model (someone worthy of imitation), instructor or teacher (a person whose occupation is teaching), or parent (one who nurtures and raises a child). None of these descriptors include the term mentor in their definition, and many serving a role in these categories can be found lacking any mentoring skills whatsoever. But a good mentor on the other hand represents the Gold Standard. Good mentors are often good role models. By definition, good mentors are good teachers and instructors, and will more than likely be good parents as well.
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So, are you a good mentor?
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Available on Amazon.com in paperback, Kindle eBook or Audible Audiobook versions.
It's a simple question. At some point in life, most of us will assume the role of mentor, even if only for a short while. Mentoring a youngster, a relative, a coworker, a classmate, or maybe a friend is a demanding undertaking.
Mentors shouldn't be confused with a role model (someone worthy of imitation), an instructor or teacher (a person whose occupation is teaching), or parent (one who nurtures and raises a child). None of these descriptors include the term mentor in their definition, and many serving a role in these categories can be found lacking any mentoring skills whatsoever. But a good mentor, on the other hand, represents the Gold Standard. Good mentors are often good role models. By definition, good mentors are good teachers and instructors and will more than likely be good parents as well.
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So, are you a good mentor?
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This Abridged Edition sheds the anecdotal stories and much of the superfluous content – leaving behind a collection of guiding principles and rules with brief explanations, turning “Mentor” into a concise one hour read for our busy world.
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Available at Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle eBook versions
It's a simple question. At some point in life, most of us will assume the role of mentor, even if only for a short while. Mentoring a youngster, a relative, a coworker, a classmate, or maybe a friend is a demanding undertaking.
Mentors shouldn't be confused with a role model (someone worthy of imitation), an instructor or teacher (a person whose occupation is teaching), or parent (one who nurtures and raises a child). None of these descriptors include the term mentor in their definition, and many serving a role in these categories can be found lacking any mentoring skills whatsoever. But a good mentor, on the other hand, represents the Gold Standard. Good mentors are often good role models. By definition, good mentors are good teachers and instructors and will more than likely be good parents as well.
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So, are you a good mentor?
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This Teaching Edition DVD presents the content of the book in forty-two separate sections. Allowing the instructor to select specific rules to review – tailoring the experience to each particular student or group – keeping them engaged, and encouraging discussion at the conclusion of a section before proceeding to the next topic.
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Use the Contact Form to request a copy of the Standard or Teaching Edition DVD, available for $6.00 - including shipping.
You can find the book, Parts 1 thru 6, on YouTube.
