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Mentoring Diverse Leaders: The Necessity of Identity Work

In: HRD Perspectives on Developmental Relationships

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  • Audrey J. Murrell

    (University of Pittsburgh)

  • Gloria O. Onosu

    (Purdue University)

Abstract

Mentoring is a widely accepted practice for effective leadership development. Mentoring offers both psychosocial and career benefits within developmental networks for both mentor and mentee. Mentoring also equips people to lead more effectively within organizations, helping them learn how to activate the power and access resources that promote systemic change. Yet, despite demonstrated benefits, developing diverse leaders continues to be a challenge for all different types of organizations. One reason why developing diverse leaders is complex—and why mentoring is so important—is that these leaders face unique challenges in cultivating positive leadership identities at work. Our chapter explores the notion that mentoring and positive identity construction is central to effective leadership development in organizations. We offer recommendations on how organizations and human resource development professionals can support the cultivation of inclusive mentoring as a tool for effective leadership development and the notion of “identity work” is covered in this chapter.

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  • Audrey J. Murrell & Gloria O. Onosu, 2022. "Mentoring Diverse Leaders: The Necessity of Identity Work," Springer Books, in: Rajashi Ghosh & Holly M. Hutchins (ed.), HRD Perspectives on Developmental Relationships, chapter 0, pages 175-195, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-85033-3_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-85033-3_8
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